Kentville, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

3.1 /5.0
B Good
6,630 Population 1,005/sq mi density
$68,500 Median Income $44,520 per capita
$250,000 Home Value
$900 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$68,500 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Population Overview

Total Population
6,630
Census 2021
Population Density
1,005
per square mile
Land Area
6.6
square miles (17.1 km²)
Median Age
45.6 yrs
17% above US avg (38.9 yrs)

Gender Distribution

47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
47%
53%

Race & Ethnicity

White 91.1% US: 61.6%
Black 2.8% US: 12.4%
Hispanic 0.5% US: 18.7%
Asian 4.8% US: 5.9%
Other 0.8%
City vs. U.S. Average
White
91.1%
Black
2.8%
Hispanic
0.5%
Asian
4.8%
Thin line = U.S. average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.2% US: 78.5%
Spanish 1.5% US: 13.4%
Other Languages 6.3%
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.2%
Spanish
1.5%
Thin line = U.S. average

Social Characteristics

Complete Demographics Data

Population

Total Population6,630
Population Year2021
Population Density1,005 / sq mi
Land Area6.6 sq mi
Median Age45.6 years

Gender

Male47.0%
Female53.0%

Race & Ethnicity

White91.1%
Black or African American2.8%
Hispanic or Latino0.5%
Asian4.8%

Language

English Only92.2%
Spanish1.5%

Social Indicators