Median Income
$63,200
16% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.0%
67% lower than US avg
Unemployment
11.1%
208% higher than US avg
How Owen Sound Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population21,612
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density2,312/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Economy
C+
Median Income$63,200
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment11.1%
PovertyN/A
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units9,895
Rent Burden24.2%
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+31.6%
Graduate+4.2%
Is Owen Sound a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Owen Sound receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Owen Sound has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Owen Sound is $63,200, 16% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.1%, unemployment is notably high.
Education
11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.6% have completed high school.
Owen Sound has a population of 21,612 with a density of 2,312 people per square mile. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.
Population
21,612
Total Population
2021 Census
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Owen Sound vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.2% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 5.9% |
Social Characteristics
Owen Sound vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Owen Sound is $63,200, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.1% (above the 3.6% US average).
Income: Owen Sound vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $63,200 |
| 16% below US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.1% |
| 208% above US avg |
| |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 58.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.0% |
| Housing Units | 9,895 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Owen Sound vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Owen Sound vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5672°N, 80.9435°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |