New Glasgow, NS Demographics
What is the population of New Glasgow, NS?
Population by gender
| % of Total | ||
| Total Population | 9,465 | |
| Male Population | 4,385 | 46.3% |
| Female Population | 5,080 | 53.7% |
| Average Age | 45.9 |
Male Population 46.3%
Female Population 53.7%
Population by age group
| % of Total | ||
| Under 14 | 1,360 | 14.4% |
| 15 to 24 | 995 | 10.5% |
| 25 to 34 | 985 | 10.4% |
| 35 to 44 | 1,085 | 11.5% |
| 45 to 54 | 1,120 | 11.8% |
| 55 to 64 | 1,435 | 15.2% |
| Over 65 | 2,490 | 26.3% |
Under 14 14.4%
15 to 24 10.5%
25 to 34 10.4%
35 to 44 11.5%
45 to 54 11.8%
55 to 64 15.2%
Over 65 26.3%
There are 9,465 residents in New Glasgow, NS, with an average age of 45.9. Males make up 46.3% of the population, while females account for 53.7%. Locals over 65 years old represent the largest age group in New Glasgow, NS (2,490 individuals), followed by those aged 55 to 64 (1,435 people).
What is the marital status of New Glasgow, NS residents?
| % of Total | ||
| Married | 3,225 | 39.8% |
| Common Law | 815 | 10.1% |
| Single | 2,295 | 28.3% |
| Separated | 330 | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 720 | 8.9% |
| Widowed | 720 | 8.9% |
Married 39.8%
Common Law 10.1%
Single 28.3%
Separated 4.1%
Divorced 8.9%
Widowed 8.9%
A total of 2,295 people in New Glasgow, NS have never been married (which represents 28.3% of the population). Wedded people in New Glasgow, NS (3,225 locals) account for 39.8% of the resident pool. Meanwhile, approximately 10.1% of locals live common law (that’s a total of 815 people).
What are the employment statistics in New Glasgow, NS?
| Unemployment rate | 12 | 37.0% |
| % of Total | ||
| Management | 50 | 1.2% |
| Business, finance and administration | 660 | 15.8% |
| Natural and applied sciences | 245 | 5.9% |
| Health | 450 | 10.8% |
| Education, law, community and government services | 605 | 14.5% |
| Art, culture, recreation and sport | 70 | 1.7% |
| Sales and service | 1,285 | 30.8% |
| Trades and transport | 555 | 13.3% |
| Natural resources and agriculture | 70 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing and utilities | 185 | 4.4% |
Management 1.2%
Business, finance and administration 15.8%
Natural and applied sciences 5.9%
Health 10.8%
Education, law, community and government services 14.5%
Art, culture, recreation and sport 1.7%
Sales and service 30.8%
Trades and transport 13.3%
Natural resources and agriculture 1.7%
Manufacturing and utilities 4.4%
New Glasgow, NS has an unemployment rate of 11.9%. Regarding the most common jobs in New Glasgow, NS, people working in Sales and service account for the largest share of the local workforce (1,285 individuals), followed by those in Business, finance and administration (660 individuals) and Education, law, community and government services (605 individuals).
What language is most spoken in New Glasgow, NS?
| % of Total | ||
| English | 9,150 | 98.9% |
| French | 85 | 0.9% |
| English and French | 5 | 0.0% |
| Neither English nor French | 10 | 0.1% |
The majority of New Glasgow, NS residents (that’s 98.9%) speak English.
What is the median household income in New Glasgow, NS?
| Median household income | $58,000 | |
| Median after-tax household income | $52,400 |
The median household income in New Glasgow, NS is $58,000, while the median after-tax household income sits at $52,400 per year.
How many households are there in New Glasgow, NS?
Homeownership
| % of Total | ||
| Total households | 4,440 | |
| Owned households | 2,505 | 56.4% |
| Rented households | 1,935 | 43.6% |
Owned households 56.4%
Rented households 43.6%
Household size
| Average household size | 2.1 | |
| % of Total | ||
| 1 person | 1,785 | 40.1% |
| 2 person | 1,465 | 32.9% |
| 3 person | 590 | 13.3% |
| 4 person | 410 | 9.2% |
| 5 person | 200 | 4.5% |
1 person 40.1%
2 person 32.9%
3 person 13.3%
4 person 9.2%
5 person 4.5%
Households by age of primary maintainer
| % of Total | ||
| Under 34 | 670 | 15.1% |
| 35 to 44 | 590 | 13.3% |
| 45 to 54 | 675 | 15.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 895 | 20.1% |
| Over 65 | 1,615 | 36.3% |
Under 34 15.1%
35 to 44 13.3%
45 to 54 15.2%
55 to 64 20.1%
Over 65 36.3%
There is a total of 4,440 households in New Glasgow, NS, 56.4% of which are owner-occupied and 43.6% of which have renters living in them. Meanwhile, the average household size in New Glasgow, NS is 2.1 people. Of the total households here, those with 1 person living in them account for the largest share of the market (1,785 households), followed by establishments occupied by 2 people (1,465 households). Moreover, families whose primary maintainer is over 65 years old represent the largest percentage of the total households in New Glasgow, NS, at 36.3%.
What are the housing characteristics of New Glasgow, NS?
Year built
| % of Total | ||
| Before 1945 | 1,390 | 31.2% |
| Between 1946 and 1960 | 580 | 13.0% |
| Between 1961 and 1970 | 565 | 12.7% |
| Between 1971 and 1980 | 610 | 13.7% |
| Between 1981 and 1990 | 390 | 8.8% |
| Between 1991 and 2000 | 390 | 8.8% |
| Between 2001 and 2010 | 260 | 5.8% |
| After 2011 | 270 | 6.1% |
Before 1945 31.2%
Between 1946 and 1960 13%
Between 1961 and 1970 12.7%
Between 1971 and 1980 13.7%
Between 1981 and 1990 8.8%
Between 1991 and 2000 8.8%
Between 2001 and 2010 5.8%
After 2011 6.1%
No. of bedrooms
| % of Total | ||
| No bedrooms | 30 | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 705 | 15.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 1,245 | 28.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 1,545 | 34.8% |
| 4 or more bedrooms | 920 | 20.7% |
No bedrooms 0.7%
1 bedroom 15.9%
2 bedrooms 28%
3 bedrooms 34.8%
4 or more bedrooms 20.7%
Property type
| % of Total | ||
| Single-detached homes | 2,610 | 58.6% |
| Apartments | 5 | 0.1% |
| Attached homes | 1,770 | 39.8% |
| Movable homes | 65 | 1.5% |
Single-detached homes 58.6%
Apartments 0.1%
Attached homes 39.8%
Movable homes 1.5%
| Median home value | $174,000 | |
| Average home value | $195,000 |
Home improvement needed
| % of Total | ||
| Regular maintenance | 2,865 | 64.5% |
| Major repairs | 430 | 9.7% |
| Minor repairs | 1,145 | 25.8% |
Regular maintenance 64.5%
Major repairs 9.7%
Minor repairs 25.8%
Single-detached houses account for 58.6% of the residential buildings in New Glasgow, NS. Apartments make up 0.1% of the New Glasgow, NS housing market. Meanwhile, the median home value here is $174,000 and the average figure sits at $195,000. Of all the properties in New Glasgow, NS, 3 bedrooms units include 1,545 (the highest share) and 2 bedrooms units have 1,245 (second-highest share). Regarding year of construction, properties built before 1945 and between 1971 and 1980 hold the highest counts, at 1,390 and 610, respectively. Notably, when it comes to the condition of these homes, most of them require regular maintenance (64.5%) and minor repairs (25.8%).
What is the education level in New Glasgow, NS?
| % of Total | ||
| No diploma | 1,385 | 17.7% |
| High school diploma | 2,365 | 30.2% |
| Apprenticeship diploma | 595 | 7.6% |
| College diploma | 1,645 | 21.0% |
| University diploma (below bachelor level) | 155 | 2.0% |
| University degree | 1,690 | 21.6% |
No diploma 17.7%
High school diploma 30.2%
Apprenticeship diploma 7.6%
College diploma 21%
University diploma (below bachelor level) 2%
University degree 21.6%
Approximately 30.2% of the population in New Glasgow, NS has a high school diploma (that’s 2,365 residents). New Glasgow, NS locals holding a college diploma (1,645 people) account for 21% of the resident pool. Additionally, 21.6% of them hold a university degree (1,690 people).
What is the average commute time in New Glasgow, NS?
| Average commute time | 15min | |
Commuting mode
| % of Total | ||
| By car, truck or van | 2,830 | 89.3% |
| By public transit | 15 | 0.5% |
| By bicycle/by walking | 220 | 6.9% |
| By other methods | 105 | 3.3% |
By car, truck or van 89.3%
By public transit 0.5%
By bicycle/by walking 6.9%
By other methods 3.3%
Commuting destinations
| % of Total | ||
| Commute within the same municipality | 1,420 | 51.3% |
| Commute to another municipality within the same province | 1,285 | 46.4% |
| Commute to a different province | 65 | 2.4% |
Commute within the same municipality 51.3%
Commute to another municipality within the same province 46.4%
Commute to a different province 2.4%
Commuting duration
| % of Total | ||
| Less than 15 minutes | 2,075 | 65.2% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 715 | 22.5% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 150 | 4.7% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 105 | 3.3% |
| More than 60 minutes | 135 | 4.2% |
Less than 15 minutes 65.2%
15 to 29 minutes 22.5%
30 to 44 minutes 4.7%
45 to 59 minutes 3.3%
More than 60 minutes 4.2%
Most employed people in New Glasgow, NS (2,075 individuals) travel less than 15 min to get to work, followed by those who commute 15 to 29 min (715 individuals). All in all, the average commute time in New Glasgow, NS is 15 min. The preferred commuting mode here is by car, truck or van and most employed New Glasgow, NS locals commute within the same municipality to get to work.
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.