Population, Households and Housing Stock
Age of Population

Population

  1. Number
  2. Percentage

Age Range

  1. All Households
  2. 65 and over

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Nova Scotia — Age of Population (65 and Over)

  65 - 74 75 - 84 85+ Total 65+ Total
Nova Scotia 126,065 61,755 18,425 206,245 955,860
Cape Breton 14,740 7,160 2,200 24,105 96,640
Chester MD 1,930 955 285 3,175 10,560
Halifax 48,385 22,855 6,780 78,015 461,135
Kentville 3,700 1,885 455 6,040 26,600
Kings, Subd. A SC 2,820 1,400 520 4,745 22,025
Lunenburg MD 4,565 2,080 550 7,195 25,385
New Glasgow 5,175 2,320 775 8,280 33,780
Queens RGM 1,910 955 300 3,160 10,265
Truro 6,180 3,280 1,040 10,505 45,325
West Hants RM 2,685 1,380 420 4,485 19,125
Source: CMHC, adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Canada and National Household Survey) (opens in new window)