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41%
Household income NAT. AVG.
146%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
5%
In labour force NAT. AVG.
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IndexCambridge BayNunavutNational
Median household income$116,231$116,500$82,436
Unemployment rate15.8%14.7%6.4%
In labour force67.3%63.8%63.9%

Key findings

  • The median household income in Cambridge Bay is 41% higher than the national average
  • The unemployment rate in Cambridge Bay is 146% higher than the national average
  • In Cambridge Bay 6.6% of people earn $20,000 or less
  • In Cambridge Bay 10.3% of people earn between $80,000 and $100,000
  • In Cambridge Bay 6.6% of people earn $300,000 or more

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      $77,479 $116,231 $232,462
      City
      $77,658 $116,500 $233,000
      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.

      Cambridge Bay median earnings by income bracket

      Cambridge Bay employment by industry

      Labour TypePercent
      Construction industry9.7%
      Manufacturing sector1.4%
      Financial & insurance services1.3%
      Wholesale & retail services5.9%
      Public administration17.1%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities4.5%
      Education, health & social services12.6%
      Other12.2%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Cambridge Bay, NU1,867$116,23141.0%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      East Atlantic Beach, NY1,867n/a 
      Fort Montgomery, NY1,867n/a 
      Olton, TX1,867n/a 
      Bourbon, MO1,866n/a 
      St. Johnsville, NY1,866n/a 
      Cambridge Bay, NU1,867$116,23141.0%
      Source: The Cambridge Bay, NU data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.