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Portland Hills, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
3,403
Population
372/sq mi density
$61,563
Median Income
$39,739 per capita
$197,102
Home Value
$762
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
238 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$61,563 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$197,102 home value, $762/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,403
Population Density
372
per square mile
Land Area
9.1
square miles (23.7 km²)
Median Age
41.8 yrs
7% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
96.7%
Black
1.2%
Hispanic
0.1%
Asian
1.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
89.4%
Spanish
3.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 3,403 |
| Population Density | 372 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 9.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.7% |
| Female | 50.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.1% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Language
| English Only | 89.4% |
| Spanish | 3.6% |