"Average income in 2010 was $39,415 in BC, roughly $1200 less than the national average of $40,650. The average income in the Kootenay Development region was $36,633 indicating that people in the Kootenay region have less earning potential than the average Canadian and average BC resident.
Median income in 2010 was $28,765 in BC, compared to the national average of $29,878. This difference is similar to that shown for average income. However, some stark differences are reported across the Basin Boundary region. Median incomes are very high in some East Kootenay communities, with many of the more rural communities displaying significantly lower median income levels. Gender differences can also be seen in Basin Boundary income profiles. In 2009, for example, female incomes were lower than the provincial average in all Basin Boundary jurisdictions.
