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IndexCape BretonNova ScotiaNational
Median household income$60,933$71,343$82,436
Unemployment rate7.7%5.7%6.4%
In labour force51.1%61.2%63.9%

Key findings

  • The median household income in Cape Breton is 26% lower than the national average
  • The unemployment rate in Cape Breton is 20% higher than the national average
  • In Cape Breton 10.8% of people earn $20,000 or less
  • In Cape Breton 10.3% of people earn between $80,000 and $100,000
  • In Cape Breton 1.0% of people earn $300,000 or more

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      $40,617 $60,933 $121,866
      City
      $47,557 $71,343 $142,686
      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.

      Cape Breton median earnings by income bracket

      Cape Breton employment by industry

      Labour TypePercent
      Construction industry3.9%
      Manufacturing sector2.0%
      Financial & insurance services0.9%
      Wholesale & retail services7.7%
      Public administration4.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities2.5%
      Education, health & social services12.9%
      Other15.8%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Membertou 28B, NS1,070$45,79244.5%
      Cape Breton, NS94,573$60,93326.1%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Sunrise, FL94,657n/a 
      North Vancouver, BC94,662$132,87361.2%
      Quincy, MA94,389n/a 
      Plantation, FL94,366n/a 
      Dearborn, MI94,328n/a 
      Cape Breton, NS94,573$60,93326.1%
      Source: The Cape Breton, NS data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.