B+
32%
Household income NAT. AVG.
175%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
16%
In labour force NAT. AVG.
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IndexEdwardsvilleCape BretonNova Scotia
Median household income$108,849$60,933$71,343
Unemployment rate17.7%7.7%5.7%
In labour force74.1%51.1%61.2%

Key findings

  • The median household income in Edwardsville is 32% higher than the national average
  • The unemployment rate in Edwardsville is 175% higher than the national average
  • In Edwardsville 4.3% of people earn $20,000 or less
  • In Edwardsville 6.4% of people earn between $80,000 and $100,000
  • In Edwardsville 2.1% 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.

      Edwardsville median earnings by income bracket

      Edwardsville employment by industry

      Labour TypePercent
      Construction industry4.7%
      Manufacturing sector4.7%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services9.4%
      Public administration4.7%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities4.7%
      Education, health & social services20.0%
      Other23.5%

      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 Edwardsville, Cape Breton, NS data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.