Yarmouth, NS

Nova Scotia

Yarmouth is a small town in Nova Scotia with a population of 181. Residents earn $48,000 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
181 Population 1,500/sq mi density
$48,000 Median Income
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$48,000 median income, 23.1% unemployment
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,000
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.1%
79% lower than US avg
Unemployment 23.1%
542% higher than US avg

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

People

Population181
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,500/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

C
Median Income$48,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment23.1%
PovertyN/A
Commute12 min

Climate

Avg TempN/A
Elevation72 ft (22 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+21.4%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute12 min

Is Yarmouth a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yarmouth receives an overall livability score of 2.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Yarmouth has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yarmouth is $48,000, 36% below the national average of $75,149. At 23.1%, unemployment is notably high. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 21.4% have completed high school.

Yarmouth has a population of 181 with a density of 1,500 people per square mile. The median age is 35.2 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.2%).

Population

181
Total Population
2021 Census
1,500
People / sq mi
35.2yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Yarmouth vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.2%
24% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg
Other Languages2.8%

Social Characteristics

Yarmouth vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yarmouth is $48,000, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 23.1% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 12 minutes.

Income: Yarmouth vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,000
36% below US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment23.1%
542% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time12.4 min
Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.1%
79% below US avg
High School+21.4%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,500/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute12.4 min
Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

Argyle, NS 7,870 pop · 13.2 mi Clare, NS 7,678 pop · 28.0 mi Barrington, NS 6,523 pop · 33.4 mi Shelburne, NS 1,644 pop · 39.8 mi Digby, NS 2,001 pop · 57.3 mi Cornwallis, MB 4,568 pop · 61.5 mi Queens, NS 10,422 pop · 62.2 mi Grand Manan, NB 2,595 pop · 69.2 mi Fundy Bay, NB 1,167 pop · 70.4 mi Liverpool, NS 2,546 pop · 70.8 mi Annapolis, Subd. D, NS 3,049 pop · 74.0 mi Annapolis, Subd. C, NS 5,218 pop · 74.0 mi Annapolis, Subd. B, NS 4,587 pop · 74.0 mi Annapolis, Subd. A, NS 5,980 pop · 74.0 mi
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