Median Income
$68,000
10% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.9%
74% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.8%
172% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.0%
3% lower than US avg
How Shuswap Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population319
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Economy
C+
Median Income$68,000
Per Capita$40,400
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty12.0%
Commute19 min
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units155
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+35.7%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Shuswap a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Shuswap 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. Shuswap has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Shuswap is $68,000, 10% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.8%, unemployment is notably high. 12.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Education
8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.7% have completed high school.
Shuswap has a population of 319 with a density of 74 people per square mile. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.6%), with 3.2% Asian.
Population
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 84.4% |
| 7% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 15.6% |
The median household income in Shuswap is $68,000, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $68,000 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $40,400 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.8% |
| 172% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
| 3% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 18.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 58.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.3% |
| Housing Units | 155 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Shuswap vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Shuswap vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 74/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |