Nelson, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
11,106
Population
2,410/sq mi density
$72,500
Median Income
$46,040 per capita
$580,000
Home Value
$1,130
Median Rent
22.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 9.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$580,000 home value, $1,130/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
11,106
Census 2021
Population Density
2,410
per square mile
Land Area
4.6
square miles (11.9 km²)
Median Age
42.4 yrs
9% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 6.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
90.6%
Black
0.8%
Hispanic
0.8%
Asian
6.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 85.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 11.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
85.9%
Spanish
2.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 11,106 |
| Population Year | 2021 |
| Population Density | 2,410 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 42.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.1% |
| Female | 51.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.8% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
Language
| English Only | 85.9% |
| Spanish | 2.8% |