Nisga'a, BC

British Columbia

Nisga'a is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 1,794. Residents earn $81,000 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
1,794 Population 2/sq mi density
$81,000 Median Income $36,800 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 19.2% unemployment
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
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

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+30.8%
Graduate+3.2%

Community

Commute20 min

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

1,794
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
39.2yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
772.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.5%
Female 46.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Nisga'a vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.9%
2% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg
Other Languages19.8%

Social Characteristics

Nisga'a vs U.S. Average

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: Nisga'a vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,000
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,800

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment19.2%
433% above US avg
Poverty Rate19.0%
53% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.1 min
Drive Alone58.6%
Public Transit2.6%
Work from Home4.3%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied53.9%
Renter-Occupied14.8%
Housing Units575

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Nisga'a vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Nisga'a vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area772.7 sq mi (2,001.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates0.0000°N, 0.0000°W
5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.4%
84% below US avg
High School+30.8%
Graduate Degree+3.2%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2/sq mi
Total Area772.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.1 min
Drive Alone58.6%
Public Transit2.6%
Work from Home4.3%

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