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Saltspring Island, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
11,635
Population
165/sq mi density
$77,500
Median Income
$55,350 per capita
$800,000
Home Value
$1,050
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
265 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 5.4% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$800,000 home value, $1,050/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
11,635
Population Density
165
per square mile
Land Area
70.6
square miles (182.9 km²)
Median Age
56.4 yrs
45% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 4.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
94.1%
Black
0.7%
Hispanic
0.6%
Asian
4.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 8.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
89.5%
Spanish
2.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 11,635 |
| Population Density | 165 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 70.6 sq mi |
| Median Age | 56.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.0% |
| Female | 52.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
Language
| English Only | 89.5% |
| Spanish | 2.1% |