Barrington, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,523
Population
27/sq mi density
$68,500
Median Income
$43,720 per capita
$180,000
Home Value
$675
Median Rent
8.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$68,500 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $675/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
6,523
Census 2021
Population Density
27
per square mile
Land Area
244.0
square miles (632.0 km²)
Median Age
50.0 yrs
29% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.4%
Male
50.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 98.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.9% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
98.5%
Black
0.5%
Hispanic
0%
Asian
0.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.9%
Spanish
1.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 6,523 |
| Population Year | 2021 |
| Population Density | 27 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 244.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 50.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.4% |
| Female | 50.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 98.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
Language
| English Only | 96.9% |
| Spanish | 1.8% |