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Sooke, BC
Full City Profile · British Columbia
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
15,086
Population
691/sq mi density
$90,000
Median Income
$48,280 per capita
$650,000
Home Value
$1,400
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
248 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$90,000 median income, 6.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$650,000 home value, $1,400/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
15,086
Census 2021
Population Density
691
per square mile
Land Area
21.9
square miles (56.6 km²)
Median Age
44.8 yrs
15% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
94.8%
Black
0.6%
Hispanic
0.6%
Asian
3.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 6.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
91.6%
Spanish
1.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 15,086 |
| Population Year | 2021 |
| Population Density | 691 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 21.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 44.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.1% |
| Female | 50.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
Language
| English Only | 91.6% |
| Spanish | 1.9% |