Median Income
$50,400
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.0%
67% lower than US avg
Unemployment
28.9%
703% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
31.2%
152% higher than US avg
How Membertou Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,103
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density1,931/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
D
Median Income$50,400
Per Capita$31,450
Unemployment28.9%
Poverty31.2%
Commute19 min
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units405
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation157 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+30.5%
Graduate+1.8%
Is Membertou a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Membertou receives an overall livability score of 1.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Membertou faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Membertou is $50,400, 33% below the national average of $75,149. At 28.9%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 31.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Education
11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.5% have completed high school.
Membertou has a population of 1,103 with a density of 1,931 people per square mile. The median age is 30.4 years, 22% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.6%).
Population
30.4yrs
Median Age
22% below US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Membertou vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 81.9% |
| 4% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 18.1% |
Social Characteristics
Membertou vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Membertou is $50,400, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 28.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 31.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.
Income: Membertou vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $50,400 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $31,450 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 28.9% |
| 703% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 31.2% |
| 152% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 19.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.0% |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 12.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.4% |
| Housing Units | 405 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Membertou vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Membertou vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,931/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1152°N, 60.1893°W |
| Timezone | America/Glace_Bay |