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Lake Cowichan, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
3,325
Population
1,045/sq mi density
$68,000
Median Income
$42,880 per capita
$472,000
Home Value
$980
Median Rent
16.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
185 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$68,000 median income, 9.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$472,000 home value, $980/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,325
Census 2021
Population Density
1,045
per square mile
Land Area
3.2
square miles (8.2 km²)
Median Age
52.0 yrs
34% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.0%
Male
50.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.1% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
96.2%
Black
0.9%
Hispanic
0.5%
Asian
2.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
93.5%
Spanish
1.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 3,325 |
| Population Year | 2021 |
| Population Density | 1,045 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 52.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.0% |
| Female | 50.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
Language
| English Only | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 1.5% |