| Index | Central Kootenay E | British Columbia | National |
| Median household income | $65,367 | $86,325 | $82,436 |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 3.9% | 6.4% |
| In labour force | 61.7% | 64.2% | 63.9% |
| Labour Type | Percent |
| Construction industry | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing sector | 3.3% |
| Financial & insurance services | 0.9% |
| Wholesale & retail services | 8.7% |
| Public administration | 3.2% |
| Transportation, warehousing & utilities | 2.2% |
| Education, health & social services | 11.9% |
| Other | 22.8% |
| City | Population | Household Income | National Avg. |
| Central Kootenay F, BC | 4,086 | $87,884 | 6.6% |
| Nelson, BC | 11,592 | $67,302 | 18.4% |
| Central Kootenay E, BC | 4,061 | $65,367 | 20.7% |
| City | Population | Household Income | National Avg. |
| San Castle, FL | 4,061 | n/a | |
| Boyertown, PA | 4,061 | n/a | |
| Dannemora, NY | 4,060 | n/a | |
| Clearwater, SC | 4,060 | n/a | |
| Crescent Springs, KY | 4,062 | n/a | |
| Central Kootenay E, BC | 4,061 | $65,367 | 20.7% |