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IndexSouthwoodCalgaryAlberta
Median household income$76,160$97,218$94,624
Unemployment rate6.4%6.1%5.1%
In labour force76.4%72.4%70.9%

Key findings

  • The median household income in Southwood is 8% lower than the national average
  • The unemployment rate in Southwood is equal to the national average
  • In Southwood 6.2% of people earn $20,000 or less
  • In Southwood 12.5% of people earn between $80,000 and $100,000
  • In Southwood 2.4% of people earn $300,000 or more

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      $64,805 $97,218 $194,436
      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.

      Southwood median earnings by income bracket

      Southwood employment by industry

      Labour TypePercent
      Construction industry8.2%
      Manufacturing sector4.4%
      Financial & insurance services2.1%
      Wholesale & retail services13.0%
      Public administration2.5%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities4.4%
      Education, health & social services12.0%
      Other28.6%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Chestermere, AB24,643$126,19153.1%
      Tsuu T'ina Nation 145 (Sarcee 145), AB2,651$100,94822.5%
      Calgary, AB1,371,990$97,21817.9%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Dallas, TX1,338,846n/a 
      San Diego, CA1,414,545n/a 
      San Antonio, TX1,529,133n/a 
      Philadelphia, PA1,581,531n/a 
      Phoenix, AZ1,658,422n/a 
      Calgary, AB1,371,990$97,21817.9%
      Source: The Southwood, Calgary, AB data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.