Truro, NS

Nova Scotia

Truro is a small city in Nova Scotia with a population of 12,954. Residents earn $54,800 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
12,954 Population 894/sq mi density
$54,800 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$54,800 median income, 15.9% unemployment
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,800
27% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.3%
58% lower than US avg
Unemployment 15.9%
342% higher than US avg

How Truro Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population12,954
Median AgeN/A
Density894/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%

Economy

C+
Median Income$54,800
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment15.9%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units6,345
Rent Burden27.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+30.8%
Graduate+7.1%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Truro a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Truro receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Truro has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Truro is $54,800, 27% below the national average of $75,149. At 15.9%, unemployment is notably high.

Education

14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.8% have completed high school.

Truro has a population of 12,954 with a density of 894 people per square mile.

Population

12,954
Total Population
2021 Census
894
People / sq mi
14.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.1%
Female 53.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Truro vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Truro vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Truro is $54,800, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.9% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Truro vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,800
27% below US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.9%
342% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied42.5%
Renter-Occupied57.5%
Housing Units6,345

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Truro vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Truro vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Area14.5 sq mi (37.5 km²)
Population Density894/sq mi
Coordinates45.3669°N, 63.2654°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.3%
58% below US avg
High School+30.8%
Graduate Degree+7.1%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density894/sq mi
Total Area14.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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