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Household income NAT. AVG.
38%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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In labour force NAT. AVG.
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IndexNielsonPrince GeorgeBritish Columbia
Median household income$113,233$90,299$86,325
Unemployment rate4.0%4.9%3.9%
In labour force75.6%72.4%64.2%

Key findings

  • The median household income in Nielson is 37% higher than the national average
  • The unemployment rate in Nielson is 38% lower than the national average
  • In Nielson 0.0% of people earn $20,000 or less
  • In Nielson 12.8% of people earn between $80,000 and $100,000
  • In Nielson 5.8% of people earn $300,000 or more

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      $60,193 $90,299 $180,598
      City
      $57,544 $86,325 $172,650
      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.

      Nielson median earnings by income bracket

      Nielson employment by industry

      Labour TypePercent
      Construction industry8.5%
      Manufacturing sector9.1%
      Financial & insurance services1.1%
      Wholesale & retail services4.0%
      Public administration2.8%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities6.8%
      Education, health & social services17.1%
      Other22.7%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Fraser-Fort George A, BC3,892$124,27050.7%
      Fort George (Shelley) 2, BC119$40,00051.5%
      Prince George, BC82,094$90,2999.5%

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      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Medford, OR82,098n/a 
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      Longview, TX82,183n/a 
      Buena Park, CA82,228n/a 
      Melbourne, FL82,281n/a 
      Prince George, BC82,094$90,2999.5%
      Source: The Nielson, Prince George, BC data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.