Amherst, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,404
Population
2,019/sq mi density
$55,600
Median Income
$37,360 per capita
$139,000
Home Value
$770
Median Rent
20.1% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$55,600 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,000 home value, $770/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
9,404
Census 2021
Population Density
2,019
per square mile
Land Area
4.7
square miles (12.1 km²)
Median Age
48.8 yrs
25% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
95%
Black
1.7%
Hispanic
0.2%
Asian
2.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 3.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
95.6%
Spanish
1.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 9,404 |
| Population Year | 2021 |
| Population Density | 2,019 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 48.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.0% |
| Female | 53.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.2% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
Language
| English Only | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 1.3% |