Median Income
$57,200
24% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.9%
77% lower than US avg
Unemployment
6.6%
83% higher than US avg
How Thetford-Mines Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population26,072
Median AgeN/A
Density299/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,200
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment6.6%
PovertyN/A
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units12,215
Rent Burden11.0%
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
AQIN/A
Rain54.4 in/yr
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+21.3%
Graduate+2.1%
Is Thetford-Mines a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Thetford-Mines receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Thetford-Mines has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Thetford-Mines is $57,200, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%.
Education
7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.3% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Thetford-Mines has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches, including 95.6 inches of snow.
Thetford-Mines has a population of 26,072 with a density of 299 people per square mile.
Population
26,072
Total Population
2021 Census
Race & Ethnicity
Thetford-Mines vs U.S. Average
Social Characteristics
Thetford-Mines vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Thetford-Mines is $57,200, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.6% (above the 3.6% US average).
Income: Thetford-Mines vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $57,200 |
| 24% below US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.6% |
| 83% above US avg |
| |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 66.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.6% |
| Housing Units | 12,215 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Thetford-Mines vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Thetford-Mines vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Thetford-Mines has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 54.4 inches.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 54.4 inches |
| 43% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 95.6 inches/yr |
Geography
| Area | 87.3 sq mi (226.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 299/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0937°N, 71.3054°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |