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Yellowknife, NT
Full City Profile · Northwest Territories
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
20,340
Population
510/sq mi density
$148,000
Median Income
$78,100 per capita
$448,000
Home Value
$1,820
Median Rent
15.8% income on rent
31°F
Avg Temperature
233 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$148,000 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$448,000 home value, $1,820/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
20,340
Census 2021
Population Density
510
per square mile
Land Area
39.9
square miles (103.4 km²)
Median Age
35.2 yrs
10% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.0%
Male
50.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 13.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
80%
Black
4.4%
Hispanic
0.5%
Asian
13.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 76.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 19.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
76.3%
Spanish
4.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 20,340 |
| Population Year | 2021 |
| Population Density | 510 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 39.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.0% |
| Female | 50.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.5% |
| Asian | 13.3% |
Language
| English Only | 76.3% |
| Spanish | 4.3% |