Shelburne, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,644
Population
487/sq mi density
$53,200
Median Income
$39,240 per capita
$150,000
Home Value
$705
Median Rent
14.6% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$53,200 median income, 13.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $705/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,644
Census 2021
Population Density
487
per square mile
Land Area
3.4
square miles (8.8 km²)
Median Age
50.8 yrs
31% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
45.9%
Male
53.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
95.7%
Black
3.1%
Hispanic
0%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97%
Spanish
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,644 |
| Population Year | 2021 |
| Population Density | 487 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 50.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 45.9% |
| Female | 53.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 97.0% |
| Spanish | 0.6% |