Truro Profile

Explore population, households, income, employment, languages, and dwellings for Truro. Compare trends since 2016 and dig into the full demographic profile below.

National Rank:329 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

Truro Population

Total Population (2021)

12,954

Total Population (2016)

12,261

Population Growth

+5.7% (+693)

Growth Rank

#288 of 688Same geo level

Male

46.1%5,970

Female

53.9%6,985

Male-to-Female Ratio

0.855

Average Age

46.2

Median Age

47.6

Age Rank

#530 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

480(3.7%)

5–9

585(4.5%)

10–14

600(4.6%)

15–19

570(4.4%)

20–24

810(6.3%)

25–29

945(7.3%)

30–34

785(6.1%)

35–39

730(5.6%)

40–44

625(4.8%)

45–49

750(5.8%)

50–54

775(6.0%)

55–59

940(7.3%)

60–64

930(7.2%)

65–69

855(6.6%)

70–74

820(6.3%)

75–79

635(4.9%)

80–84

505(3.9%)

85+

620(4.8%)

Truro Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

2.0

Total Private Dwellings

6,658

Occupied Private Dwellings

6,347

Size Distribution

1 Person

2,725 (42.9%)

2 Persons

2,200 (34.7%)

3 Persons

730 (11.5%)

4 Persons

465 (7.3%)

5+ Persons

230 (3.6%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

900(14.2%)

Couples without children

1,520(24.0%)

One-parent families

630(9.9%)

One-person households

2,720(42.9%)

Multigenerational

60(0.9%)

Multiple-family

15(0.2%)

Truro Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$58,850After tax

Median Household Income

$49,600After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$35,400After tax

Median Individual Income

$30,600After tax

Income Rank

#672 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

74.4%

Employment Income

56.3%

Government Transfers

25.5%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

805(7.7%)

$10k–$20k

1,590(15.1%)

$20k–$30k

2,230(21.2%)

$30k–$40k

1,595(15.2%)

$40k–$50k

1,335(12.7%)

$50k–$60k

885(8.4%)

$60k–$70k

615(5.9%)

$70k–$80k

405(3.9%)

$80k–$90k

325(3.1%)

$90k–$100k

240(2.3%)

$100k+

485(4.6%)

Truro Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

48.2%

Unemployment Rate

15.9%

Total Labour Force

6,180

Employed

5,195

Unemployed

980

Not in Labour Force

4,600

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

20.3%

Children (0–17)

20.2%

Adults (18–64)

18.7%

Seniors (65+)

24.4%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.3330 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.291

Truro Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

11,625 (92.3%)

French Only

10 (0.1%)

English & French

915 (7.3%)

Neither

45 (0.4%)

Mother Tongue

English

11,555 (91.8%)

French

130 (1.0%)

Non-official languages

745 (5.9%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

English

11,555(91.8%)

Punjabi

160(1.3%)

French

130(1.0%)

Tagalog

105(0.8%)

Arabic

55(0.4%)

Spanish

40(0.3%)

Mandarin

30(0.2%)

Cantonese

30(0.2%)

Hindi

30(0.2%)

Portuguese

25(0.2%)

Truro Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

2,585(40.7%)

Semi-detached

235(3.7%)

Row house

50(0.8%)

Duplex

680(10.7%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

2,665(42.0%)

Apt. ≥ 5 storeys

5(0.1%)

Other attached

35(0.6%)

Movable

100(1.6%)

Community snapshot

About Truro

Truro is a town in central Nova Scotia at the hub of the province’s highway and rail network, near the Salmon River and the Minas Basin’s tidal flats. Victorian architecture, Victoria Park’s gorge trails, and a role as “Hubtown” for the Maritimes define the community. About 13,000 people live in Truro.

Known for

Hubtown at Nova Scotia’s highway and rail crossroads
Victoria Park gorge and waterfall trails
Victorian downtown architecture
Salmon River and Minas Basin tidal country
Service centre for Colchester County

See & do

Victoria Park
Urban forest, gorge trails, and Jacob’s Ladder stairs.
Downtown Truro / Inglis Place
Historic commercial streets and local shops.
Salmon River waterfront
Tidal river walks near the town centre.
Truro Farmers’ Market
Local produce and makers in season.
Nearby Fundy tidal flats / Cobequid Bay
Extreme tides a short drive from Hubtown.

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