Yarmouth Profile

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

National Rank:413 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

Yarmouth Population

Total Population (2021)

10,067

Total Population (2016)

9,845

Population Growth

+2.3% (+222)

Growth Rank

#476 of 688Same geo level

Male

49.5%4,985

Female

50.5%5,080

Male-to-Female Ratio

0.981

Average Age

46.7

Median Age

50.4

Age Rank

#552 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

370(3.7%)

5–9

465(4.6%)

10–14

525(5.2%)

15–19

535(5.3%)

20–24

435(4.3%)

25–29

405(4.0%)

30–34

485(4.8%)

35–39

545(5.4%)

40–44

565(5.6%)

45–49

630(6.3%)

50–54

745(7.4%)

55–59

895(8.9%)

60–64

860(8.5%)

65–69

800(7.9%)

70–74

760(7.5%)

75–79

530(5.3%)

80–84

290(2.9%)

85+

225(2.2%)

Yarmouth Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

2.2

Total Private Dwellings

5,072

Occupied Private Dwellings

4,430

Size Distribution

1 Person

1,265 (28.6%)

2 Persons

1,855 (41.9%)

3 Persons

595 (13.4%)

4 Persons

475 (10.7%)

5+ Persons

230 (5.2%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

935(21.1%)

Couples without children

1,565(35.3%)

One-parent families

340(7.7%)

One-person households

1,265(28.6%)

Multigenerational

85(1.9%)

Multiple-family

20(0.5%)

Yarmouth Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$68,900After tax

Median Household Income

$60,000After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$36,680After tax

Median Individual Income

$32,000After tax

Income Rank

#574 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

75.4%

Employment Income

59.0%

Government Transfers

24.6%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

645(7.8%)

$10k–$20k

1,190(14.3%)

$20k–$30k

1,615(19.4%)

$30k–$40k

1,225(14.7%)

$40k–$50k

1,065(12.8%)

$50k–$60k

740(8.9%)

$60k–$70k

490(5.9%)

$70k–$80k

415(5.0%)

$80k–$90k

305(3.7%)

$90k–$100k

200(2.4%)

$100k+

430(5.2%)

Yarmouth Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

51.7%

Unemployment Rate

12.9%

Total Labour Force

5,085

Employed

4,435

Unemployed

655

Not in Labour Force

3,500

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

15.0%

Children (0–17)

14.6%

Adults (18–64)

11.0%

Seniors (65+)

24.5%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.3010 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.259

Yarmouth Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

8,275 (82.9%)

French Only

5 (0.1%)

English & French

1,705 (17.1%)

Neither

5 (0.1%)

Mother Tongue

English

8,985 (90.0%)

French

740 (7.4%)

Non-official languages

105 (1.1%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

English

8,985(90.0%)

French

740(7.4%)

Arabic

5(0.1%)

Tagalog

5(0.1%)

Mandarin

5(0.1%)

Spanish

5(0.1%)

Polish

5(0.1%)

Vietnamese

5(0.1%)

Korean

5(0.1%)

Yarmouth Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

4,090(92.3%)

Semi-detached

60(1.4%)

Row house

60(1.4%)

Duplex

35(0.8%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

110(2.5%)

Other attached

5(0.1%)

Movable

70(1.6%)

Community snapshot

About Yarmouth

Yarmouth is a municipal district in southwestern Nova Scotia surrounding—but not including—the separate Town of Yarmouth. Acadian and fishing communities, Cape Forchu approaches, and countryside toward the Argyle district share the municipal district’s land. About 10,000 people live in the Municipal District of Yarmouth.

Known for

Municipal district, not the Town of Yarmouth
Surrounds the separate town at Yarmouth Harbour
Cape Forchu lighthouse approaches and coastal villages
Acadian and fishing communities of Yarmouth County
Countryside toward the District of Argyle

See & do

Cape Forchu Lightstation
Iconic “crossing-hands” lighthouse west of the town.
Coastal villages and harbour roads
Fishing communities outside town limits.
District beaches and shore access
Public coastline beyond the urban harbour.
Rural community halls
Local gatherings in unincorporated settlements.
Approaches to the Town of Yarmouth (separate)
Ferry port and downtown services used by district residents.

Data source → Census methodology & attribution

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