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Socioeconomic Profile
Census 202126,929
Population
$59,200
Median Income
10.8%
Unemployment
66.7%
Homeownership
👥 Population
47.2
Median Age
2.7%
Growth (2016–2021)
💰 Income
$67,000
Median Household Income
$81,000
Average Household Income
16.2%
Low Income Prevalence (LIM-AT)
💼 Labour
57.9%
Participation Rate
51.7%
Employment Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
🎓 Education (25–64)
No Certificate
4,050
High School
6,150
Postsecondary
12,565
Bachelor's+
4,995
🏠 Housing
$277,200
Avg. Dwelling Value
$907
Avg. Monthly Rent
$1,030
Avg. Mortgage Cost
🌍 Diversity
1,620
Visible Minorities
1,400
Immigrants
1,220
Indigenous Identity
According to the 2021 Census, Kentville had a population of 26,929 (+2.7% change from 2016) with a median age of 47.2. The median after-tax household income was $59,200, and the unemployment rate was 10.8%. Homeownership rate was 66.7% with an average dwelling value of $277,200.
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2021