Truro, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,954
Population
894/sq mi density
$54,800
Median Income
$39,480 per capita
$194,000
Home Value
$860
Median Rent
27.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$54,800 median income, 15.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$194,000 home value, $860/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
12,954
Census 2021
Population Density
894
per square mile
Land Area
14.5
square miles (37.5 km²)
Median Age
47.6 yrs
22% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 4.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 4.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
89.6%
Black
4.2%
Hispanic
0.3%
Asian
4.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92%
Spanish
1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 12,954 |
| Population Year | 2021 |
| Population Density | 894 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 14.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 47.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.1% |
| Female | 53.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.3% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
Language
| English Only | 92.0% |
| Spanish | 1.0% |