Ethelbert, MB

Manitoba

Ethelbert is a small town in Manitoba with a population of 648. Residents earn $43,600 per year, which is 42% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
648 Population 2/sq mi density
$43,600 Median Income $30,300 per capita
$75,000 Home Value
$540 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$43,600 median income, 8.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, $540/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $43,600
42% lower than US avg
Home Value $75,000
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.3%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent $540
54% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.5%
136% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 34.4%
177% higher than US avg

How Ethelbert Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population648
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 92%

Economy

D
Median Income$43,600
Per Capita$30,300
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty34.4%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$540
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units310
Rent Burden18.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation1,122 ft (342 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+45.0%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute21 min

Is Ethelbert a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ethelbert receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Ethelbert has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ethelbert is $43,600, 42% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 34.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Ethelbert is $75,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $540 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 45.0% have completed high school.

Ethelbert has a population of 648 with a density of 2 people per square mile. The median age is 48.4 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.2%), with 4.3% Asian.

Population

648
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
438.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.9%
Female 43.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Ethelbert vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only73.1%
7% below US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages26.9%

Social Characteristics

Ethelbert vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ethelbert is $43,600, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 34.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Ethelbert vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$43,600
42% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,300

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.5%
136% above US avg
Poverty Rate34.4%
177% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.4 min
Drive Alone80.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home38.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Ethelbert is $75,000, 73% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $540 (54% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$75,000
73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$540
54% below US avg
Rent Burden18.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.9%
Renter-Occupied16.1%
Housing Units310

Property Tax

7.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.3%
78% below US avg
High School+45.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area438.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.4 min
Drive Alone80.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home38.3%

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