Saltspring Island, BC - Summary

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Demographics

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Total Population

11,635

Median Household Income

77,500

Total Visible Minorities

620

Median Age

56.4

Period Of Immigration

The largest influx of immigrants to Canada was pre-1981, where 1,355 people surveyed called Canada their new home.

Labour Force

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Total Labour
Force

5,500

Employment
Rate

53.0%

Participation
Rate

56.1%

Unemployment
Rate

5.5%

Taxation

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Federal General
Corporate Tax

Federal Small
Business Corporate

Real Estate

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Number of
Renters

945

Number of
Home Owners

4,170

Transportation

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Most Used
Transportation

Vehicle Driver

Busiest Time
On Roads

8:00AM - 8:59AM

Residents Who
Work Locally

2,320

Vehicle Drivers

75.61%

Education

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Dominant Level
of Education

University

Utilities

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Welcome to the Townfolio for Saltspring Island, BC where you will find a full community profile. What is Townfolio? Where does the data come from? How to use this data Request more info