Median Income
$81,000
8% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
5.4%
84% lower than US avg
Unemployment
19.2%
433% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
19.0%
53% higher than US avg
How Nisga'a Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,794
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C+
Median Income$81,000
Per Capita$36,800
Unemployment19.2%
Poverty19.0%
Commute20 min
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units575
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+30.8%
Graduate+3.2%
Is Nisga'a a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Nisga'a receives an overall livability score of 2.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Nisga'a has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Nisga'a is $81,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 19.2%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 19.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Education
5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.8% have completed high school.
Nisga'a has a population of 1,794 with a density of 2 people per square mile. The median age is 39.2 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.9%).
Population
39.2yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 79.9% |
| 2% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 19.8% |
The median household income in Nisga'a is $81,000, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 19.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $81,000 |
| 8% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $36,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 19.2% |
| 433% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 19.0% |
| 53% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 58.6% |
| Public Transit | 2.6% |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 53.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.8% |
| Housing Units | 575 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Nisga'a vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Nisga'a vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 772.7 sq mi (2,001.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |