West Hants, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
19,509
Population
40/sq mi density
$69,500
Median Income
$41,720 per capita
$230,000
Home Value
$850
Median Rent
16.2% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$69,500 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$230,000 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
19,509
Population Density
40
per square mile
Land Area
482.8
square miles (1,250.5 km²)
Median Age
48.8 yrs
25% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.5% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
96%
Black
2.5%
Hispanic
0.2%
Asian
1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.1%
Spanish
1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 19,509 |
| Population Density | 40 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 482.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 48.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.5% |
| Female | 51.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.2% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
Language
| English Only | 97.1% |
| Spanish | 1.0% |