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21%
Household income NAT. AVG.
48%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
6%
In labour force NAT. AVG.
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IndexBow IslandAlbertaNational
Median household income$65,476$94,624$82,436
Unemployment rate3.4%5.1%6.4%
In labour force60.3%70.9%63.9%

Key findings

  • The median household income in Bow Island is 21% lower than the national average
  • The unemployment rate in Bow Island is 48% lower than the national average
  • In Bow Island 6.4% of people earn $20,000 or less
  • In Bow Island 13.6% of people earn between $80,000 and $100,000
  • In Bow Island 1.7% of people earn $300,000 or more

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      $43,646 $65,476 $130,952
      City
      $63,076 $94,624 $189,248
      State
      $54,951 $82,436 $164,872
      Nation
      According to the PEW research center, the middle class is defined as a range from two thirds (2/3) of the median household income to a multiple of two (2) times the median household income. Displayed above are the city, state and national median household income averages. Simply enter your median household income to determine if your income falls into the middle class or if your household income is considered upper or lower class.

      Bow Island median earnings by income bracket

      Bow Island employment by industry

      Labour TypePercent
      Construction industry12.4%
      Manufacturing sector3.2%
      Financial & insurance services1.8%
      Wholesale & retail services5.4%
      Public administration1.4%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities2.2%
      Education, health & social services9.5%
      Other23.6%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Bow Island, AB1,945$65,47620.6%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Flomaton, AL1,945n/a 
      Malad City, ID1,945n/a 
      Murphys, CA1,944n/a 
      Junction City, KY1,944n/a 
      Cowpens, SC1,944n/a 
      Bow Island, AB1,945$65,47620.6%
      Source: The Bow Island, AB data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.