Cape Breton, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
93,694
Population
100/sq mi density
$62,400
Median Income
$40,360 per capita
$160,000
Home Value
$800
Median Rent
16.1% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$62,400 median income, 19.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,000 home value, $800/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
93,694
Population Density
100
per square mile
Land Area
934.3
square miles (2,419.7 km²)
Median Age
50.4 yrs
30% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.5% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
94.6%
Black
1.4%
Hispanic
0.1%
Asian
3.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
95.2%
Spanish
0.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 93,694 |
| Population Density | 100 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 934.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 50.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.9% |
| Female | 52.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.1% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
Language
| English Only | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 0.8% |