Median Income
$77,000
2% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
4.4%
87% lower than US avg
Unemployment
14.0%
289% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.4%
16% higher than US avg
How Cowichan Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,420
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density271/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C+
Median Income$77,000
Per Capita$28,120
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty14.4%
Commute21 min
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units590
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+31.2%
Graduate+1.1%
Is Cowichan a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Cowichan receives an overall livability score of 2.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Cowichan has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Cowichan is $77,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 14.0%, unemployment is notably high. 14.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Education
4.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.2% have completed high school.
Cowichan has a population of 2,420 with a density of 271 people per square mile. The median age is 30.2 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.4%).
Population
30.2yrs
Median Age
22% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.6% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 5% |
The median household income in Cowichan is $77,000, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $77,000 |
| 2% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $28,120 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 14.0% |
| 289% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% |
| 16% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.2% |
| Public Transit | 1.6% |
| Work from Home | 11.9% |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 41.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.9% |
| Housing Units | 590 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Cowichan vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Cowichan vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |