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Westville, NS
Full City Profile · Nova Scotia
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,540
Population
644/sq mi density
$60,800
Median Income
$37,520 per capita
$130,000
Home Value
$765
Median Rent
15.7% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
245 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$60,800 median income, 17.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $765/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,540
Census 2021
Population Density
644
per square mile
Land Area
5.5
square miles (14.2 km²)
Median Age
47.2 yrs
21% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
96.9%
Black
0.4%
Hispanic
0%
Asian
1.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.9%
Spanish
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 3,540 |
| Population Year | 2021 |
| Population Density | 644 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 47.2 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.5% |
| Female | 52.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
Language
| English Only | 97.9% |
| Spanish | 0.6% |