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Living in Duncan

Duncan is a city in Canada, and the figures below are its published values. The population of Duncan totalled 5,363 at the end of 2022. Duncan registered an unemployment rate of 9.75% at the end of 2021. Duncan had a foreign population of 515 at the end of 2021.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Duncan?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in CanadaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Duncan.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Duncan yet. We do not infer one from another place.

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Duncan?

The unemployment rate is about 9.8 % (2021).

  • Unemployment rate: 9.75 % · Statistics Canada5
Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Duncan is 9.8%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Canada per band1 city: 0% to under 2%10–210 cities: 2% to under 4%102–497 cities: 4% to under 6%974–6119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–10Duncan 9.8%75 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–1251 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–1418 cities: 14% to under 16%1814–168 cities: 16% to under 18%816–181 city: 18% to under 20%118–202 cities: 20% to under 22%220–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary (regional)1,981 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca7Official
Unemployment rate9.75 %country median 8.3%31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Duncan. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Job Bank and public employment services — Public employment service

Government of Canada

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Duncan. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Duncan's nearest major airport was 8 km away.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km8 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official
Nearest Major Airport IataYAQ3 Aug 2026OurAirports2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Duncan. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

IRCC newcomer language-learning services finder — State Language Course

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

For newcomers to Canada.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Duncan.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Duncan?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.6 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 5.56 µg/m³ · data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Duncan annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.6PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in CanadaAnnual PM2.5 in Duncan is 5.6 µg/m³. Of 92 cities with data, 33 have annual PM2.5 of 3 to under 4 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Canada per band2 cities: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³21–216 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³162–333 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³333–413 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³134–512 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³125–6Duncan 5.61 city: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³16–71 city: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³17–81 city: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³18–92 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³29–102 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³210–111 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–142 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³215–163 cities: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³316–171 city: 17 µg/m³ to under 18 µg/m³117–181 city: 20 µg/m³ to under 21 µg/m³120–211 city: 40 µg/m³ to under 41 µg/m³140–41

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.56 µg/m³31 Dec 2024data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context

Cities of a similar size in Canada

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Canada cities
Montréal-Ouest5,368 residentsDeer Lake5,374 residentsMemramcook5,352 residentsChisasibi5,399 residentsGrand Falls5,313 residentsThe Pas5,416 residents

Population and city profile

An area of 2.1 km² comprised Duncan at the end of 2021. The population density of Duncan stood at 2,444.5 people per km² at the end of 2021.

How many people live in Duncan?

The published population was 5,363 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada4

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Duncan residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport90.4%Foreign residents 9.6%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area2.06 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Foreign-resident share11.09 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Foreign residents515 people31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
Population density2,445 people/km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada6Official
Population5,363 people31 Dec 2022Statistics Canada4Official
Population over time22 published observations, 2001–2022
Population in Duncan by year, residents4,8405,0275,2155,402200120052009201520225,363residents

Population rose 9.7% between 2001 and 2022, from 4,890 to 5,363.

Is Duncan a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on safety · range 37–59%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 43–63%
Student56%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 44–68%
Family47%strong on family, weak on safety · range 35–59%
Retirement55%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 41–69%
Foreign residents515 people31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Population5,363 people31 Dec 2022Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)1,981 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Unemployment rate9.75 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
PM2.5 — annual mean5.56 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca
City area2.06 km²31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Duncan when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Duncan?

The published population was 5,363 people in 2022. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is the air quality good in Duncan?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.6 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Duncan?

The unemployment rate is about 9.8 % (2021). Source: Statistics Canada.

What is the typical salary around Duncan?

The median gross salary is 1,981 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Duncan?

515 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada.

Is Duncan a good place to live?

Duncan may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Duncan, Canada: salary, jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/duncan/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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Sources

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  1. data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-26
  2. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  3. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  4. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-03
  7. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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