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Oldest Cities in Nova Scotia

Top 73 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Nova Scotia

1 Annapolis, Subd. A 57.2
2 Clare 56.0
3 Queens 55.6
4 Chester 55.6
5 Pictou, Subd. A 54.4
6 Kings, Subd. D 52.8
7 Cumberland, Subd. C 52.8
8 Pictou, Subd. C 52.0
9 Cumberland, Subd. B 51.6
10 Argyle 51.6
11 Bridgewater 51.6
12 Pictou, Subd. B 51.6
13 Cape Breton 50.4
14 Barrington 50.0
15 Annapolis, Subd. C 50.0
16 West Hants 48.8
17 Kings, Subd. C 48.8
18 Amherst 48.8
19 Colchester, Subd. B 48.8
20 Truro 47.6
21 New Glasgow 47.6
22 Kings, Subd. B 47.2
23 Colchester, Subd. C 47.2
24 Kentville 45.6
25 Kings, Subd. A 45.6
26 East Hants 44.4
27 Convoy Place 41.8
28 Hammonds Plains 41.8
29 Westmount 41.8
30 Princeville 41.8
31 Imperoyal 41.8
32 Bible Hill 41.8
33 Enfield 41.8
34 Harbourview 41.8
35 Sydney 41.8
36 Downtown Dartmouth 41.8
37 Williams Lake 41.8
38 Clayton Park 41.8
39 Inverness, Subd. A 41.8
40 Antigonish, Subd. B 41.8
41 Timberlea 41.8
42 Beaver Bank 41.8
43 Greenwood 41.8
44 North Sydney 41.8
45 Willowdale 41.8
46 Port Wallace 41.8
47 Dartmouth 41.8
48 Lower Sackville 41.8
49 Downtown Halifax 41.8
50 Halifax West End 41.8
51 Bedford 41.8
52 Woodlawn 41.8
53 Halifax South End 41.8
54 Glace Bay 41.8
55 Armdale 41.8
56 Halifax North End 41.8
57 Sydney Mines 41.8
58 Eastern Passage 41.8
59 Fall River 41.8
60 Spryfield 41.8
61 Rockingham 41.8
62 Millview 41.8
63 Antigonish, Subd. A 41.8
64 Forest Hills 41.8
65 Fairview 41.8
66 Albro Lake 41.8
67 Woodside 41.8
68 Manor Park 41.8
69 Burnside 41.8
70 Quinpool District 41.8
71 New Waterford 41.8
72 Wolfville 41.6
73 Halifax 40.4

Cities with the oldest median ages in Nova Scotia often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Annapolis, Subd. A has a median age of 57.2 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Annapolis, Subd. A's residents are over 57.2 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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