Median Income
$114,000
52% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Unemployment
7.2%
100% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
3.7%
70% lower than US avg
How Wemindji Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,562
Median Age28.6 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
A
Median Income$114,000
Per Capita$43,500
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty3.7%
Commute13 min
Housing
Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units395
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+23.0%
Graduate+0.9%
Is Wemindji a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Wemindji receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Wemindji has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Wemindji is $114,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 52% above $75,149. This places Wemindji among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Education
6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.0% have completed high school.
Wemindji has a population of 1,562 with a density of 10 people per square mile. The median age is 28.6 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.7%).
Population
28.6yrs
Median Age
26% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 14.1% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 85% |
The median household income in Wemindji is $114,000, which is 52% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $114,000 |
| 52% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $43,500 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.2% |
| 100% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 12.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 56.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.0% |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 15.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 8.9% |
| Housing Units | 395 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Wemindji vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Wemindji vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 149.6 sq mi (387.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |