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Guysborough, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,585
Population
6/sq mi density
$54,000
Median Income
$38,760 per capita
$120,000
Home Value
$552
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
218 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$54,000 median income, 18.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $552/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
4,585
Census 2021
Population Density
6
per square mile
Land Area
816.7
square miles (2,115.3 km²)
Median Age
58.4 yrs
50% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
94.7%
Black
4.7%
Hispanic
0%
Asian
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96%
Spanish
2.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 4,585 |
| Population Year | 2021 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 816.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 58.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.7% |
| Female | 50.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Language
| English Only | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 2.1% |