Median Income
$60,800
19% lower than US avg
Home Value
$150,000
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
2.3%
93% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$564
52% lower than US avg
Unemployment
16.1%
347% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
17.4%
40% higher than US avg
How Fort-Coulonge Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,312
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density1,150/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C
Median Income$60,800
Per Capita$38,500
Unemployment16.1%
Poverty17.4%
Commute31 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$564
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units575
Rent Burden9.6%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation371 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+25.2%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Fort-Coulonge a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Fort-Coulonge receives an overall livability score of 2.9 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. Fort-Coulonge has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Fort-Coulonge is $60,800, 19% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.1%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Fort-Coulonge is $150,000, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $564 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
2.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 25.2% have completed high school.
Fort-Coulonge has a population of 1,312 with a density of 1,150 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 (99.2%).
Population
1,312
Total Population
2021 Census
48.4yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Fort-Coulonge vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 16.0% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Spanish | 80.6% |
| 502% above US avg |
| Other Languages | 3.4% |
Social Characteristics
Fort-Coulonge vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Fort-Coulonge is $60,800, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
Income: Fort-Coulonge vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $60,800 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $38,500 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 16.1% |
| 347% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% |
| 40% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.4% |
| Public Transit | 2.3% |
| Work from Home | 9.3% |
The median home value in Fort-Coulonge is $150,000, 47% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $564 (52% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $150,000 |
| 47% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $564 |
| 52% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 9.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 61.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.3% |
| Housing Units | 575 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Fort-Coulonge vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Fort-Coulonge vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8420°N, 76.7390°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |