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Ladysmith, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,990
Population
1,933/sq mi density
$81,000
Median Income
$48,360 per capita
$552,000
Home Value
$1,120
Median Rent
17.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
225 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 8.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$552,000 home value, $1,120/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
8,990
Census 2021
Population Density
1,933
per square mile
Land Area
4.7
square miles (12.0 km²)
Median Age
52.8 yrs
36% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.6%
Male
52.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
94.6%
Black
0.6%
Hispanic
0.3%
Asian
3.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
91.9%
Spanish
1.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 8,990 |
| Population Year | 2021 |
| Population Density | 1,933 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 52.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.6% |
| Female | 52.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.3% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
Language
| English Only | 91.9% |
| Spanish | 1.1% |