Halifax, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
439,819
Population
208/sq mi density
$81,000
Median Income
$50,880 per capita
$348,000
Home Value
$1,170
Median Rent
21.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$81,000 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$348,000 home value, $1,170/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
439,819
Census 2021
Population Density
208
per square mile
Land Area
2,114.1
square miles (5,475.6 km²)
Median Age
40.4 yrs
4% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 8.3% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
83.2%
Black
4.7%
Hispanic
0.5%
Asian
8.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 84.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 13.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
84.6%
Spanish
2.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 439,819 |
| Population Year | 2021 |
| Population Density | 208 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2,114.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.7% |
| Female | 51.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.2% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.5% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
Language
| English Only | 84.6% |
| Spanish | 2.3% |