Plaster Rock, NB

New Brunswick

Plaster Rock is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 1,002. Residents earn $50,400 per year, which is 33% below the national average.

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,002 Population 862/sq mi density
$50,400 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 16.8% income on rent
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$50,400 median income, 13.7% unemployment
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $50,400
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.8%
86% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.7%
281% higher than US avg

How Plaster Rock Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,002
Median AgeN/A
Density862/mi²
Male / Female46% / 53%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,400
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment13.7%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units480
Rent Burden16.8%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+41.6%
Graduate+1.2%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Plaster Rock a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Plaster Rock receives an overall livability score of 1.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Plaster Rock faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Plaster Rock is $50,400, 33% below the national average of $75,149. At 13.7%, unemployment is notably high.

Education

4.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 41.6% have completed high school.

Plaster Rock has a population of 1,002 with a density of 862 people per square mile.

Population

1,002
Total Population
2021 Census
862
People / sq mi
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.3%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Plaster Rock vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.0%
19% above US avg
Spanish4.5%
67% below US avg
Other Languages2.5%

Social Characteristics

Plaster Rock vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Plaster Rock is $50,400, which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.7% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Plaster Rock vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$50,400
33% below US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.7%
281% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden16.8%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.8%
Renter-Occupied30.2%
Housing Units480

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Plaster Rock vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Plaster Rock vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density862/sq mi
Coordinates46.9065°N, 67.3900°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
4.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.8%
86% below US avg
High School+41.6%
Graduate Degree+1.2%
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density862/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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