Median Income
$75,000
0% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.0%
82% lower than US avg
Unemployment
6.3%
75% higher than US avg
How Fort Macleod Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,297
Median AgeN/A
Density379/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment6.3%
PovertyN/A
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,325
Rent Burden16.7%
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+31.1%
Graduate+1.7%
Is Fort Macleod a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Fort Macleod receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Fort Macleod has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Fort Macleod is $75,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%.
Education
6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.1% have completed high school.
Fort Macleod has a population of 3,297 with a density of 379 people per square mile.
Population
3,297
Total Population
2021 Census
Race & Ethnicity
Fort Macleod vs U.S. Average
Social Characteristics
Fort Macleod vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Fort Macleod is $75,000, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average).
Income: Fort Macleod vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $75,000 |
| 0% below US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.3% |
| 75% above US avg |
| |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 77.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.6% |
| Housing Units | 1,325 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Fort Macleod vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Fort Macleod vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 8.7 sq mi (22.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 379/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.7167°N, 113.4186°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |