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Digby, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,001
Population
1,642/sq mi density
$43,200
Median Income
$31,040 per capita
$170,000
Home Value
$730
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
241 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$43,200 median income, 17.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $730/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,001
Census 2021
Population Density
1,642
per square mile
Land Area
1.2
square miles (3.2 km²)
Median Age
55.2 yrs
42% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
45.0%
Male
55.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
92.1%
Black
1.6%
Hispanic
0%
Asian
2.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
90%
Spanish
3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,001 |
| Population Year | 2021 |
| Population Density | 1,642 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 55.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 45.0% |
| Female | 55.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
Language
| English Only | 90.0% |
| Spanish | 3.0% |