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Population and Dwelling Counts Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Population in 2001 (1) 80,639     908,007    
Population in 1996 (2) 81,517     909,282    
1996 to 2001 population change (%) - 1.1     - 0.1    
Total private dwellings 36,383     403,819    
Population density per square kilometre 15.2     17.2    
Land area (square km) 5,307.31     52,917.43    
     
Age Characteristics of the Population Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total - All persons (3) 80,635 39,200 41,435 908,005 439,085 468,920
Age 0-4 4,335 2,250 2,090 47,455 24,325 23,135
Age 5-14 10,800 5,440 5,360 117,570 59,840 57,730
Age 15-19 5,565 2,845 2,720 61,750 31,560 30,190
Age 20-24 4,195 2,070 2,115 56,180 27,370 28,815
Age 25-44 23,005 11,240 11,765 267,640 129,380 138,255
Age 45-54 11,670 5,695 5,970 138,280 67,835 70,440
Age 55-64 8,750 4,295 4,455 92,565 45,545 47,020
Age 65-74 6,520 3,130 3,385 66,650 31,165 35,485
Age 75-84 4,220 1,750 2,470 44,410 17,495 26,915
Age 85 and over 1,585 480 1,105 15,505 4,575 10,930
Median age of the population 39.6 38.9 40.2 38.8 38.0 39.5
% of the population ages 15 and over 81.2 80.4 82.0 81.8 80.8 82.8
     
Common-law Status Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total - Population 15 years and over (4) 65,505 31,510 33,990 742,980 354,925 388,060
Not in a common-law relationship 60,095 28,825 31,265 684,185 325,570 358,615
In a common-law relationship 5,410 2,685 2,725 58,800 29,355 29,445
     
Legal Marital Status Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total - Population 15 years and over (5) 65,505 31,510 33,990 742,980 354,925 388,060
Single (6) 17,640 9,445 8,200 230,960 120,760 110,195
Married (7) 35,885 17,935 17,950 381,415 190,695 190,720
Separated (8) 2,320 1,050 1,270 24,915 11,185 13,725
Divorced (9) 5,000 2,270 2,730 51,945 22,590 29,360
Widowed (10) 4,655 810 3,850 53,750 9,695 44,055
     
Language(s) First Learned and Still Understood Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total - All persons (19) 79,605 38,795 40,810 897,565 435,115 462,455
English only 76,245 37,220 39,025 832,655 403,615 429,040
French only 1,515 750 770 34,025 16,305 17,720
Both English and French 115 45 65 2,560 1,195 1,365
Other languages (20) 1,730 775 955 28,330 13,995 14,330
     
Mobility Status - Place of Residence 1 Year Ago Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 1 year and over (21)       888,620 430,480 458,140
Lived at the same address 1 year ago       772,155 374,555 397,595
Lived within the same province/territory 1 year ago, but changed address       96,530 46,090 50,445
Lived in a different province/territory or country 1 year ago       19,930 9,830 10,100
     
Mobility Status - Place of Residence 5 Years Ago Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 5 years and over (22)       849,765 410,430 439,330
Lived at the same address 5 years ago       543,440 264,285 279,155
Lived within the same province/territory 5 years ago, but changed address       244,020 115,905 128,120
Lived in a different province/territory or country 5 years ago       62,305 30,240 32,060
     
Immigration Characteristics Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total - All persons 79,600 38,790 40,810 897,570 435,115 462,455
Canadian-born population (23) 75,830 36,995 38,835 853,655 413,745 439,910
Foreign-born population (24) 3,660 1,750 1,915 41,320 19,905 21,415
Immigrated before 1991 2,900 1,355 1,545 31,030 14,965 16,060
Immigrated between 1991 and 2001 (25) 760 400 365 10,285 4,935 5,350
Non-permanent residents (26) 115 50 65 2,595 1,465 1,135
     
Aboriginal Population Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total - All persons 79,605 38,795 40,805 897,570 435,115 462,455
Aboriginal identity population (27) 990 450 535 17,010 8,320 8,690
Non-Aboriginal population 78,615 38,345 40,275 880,555 426,795 453,765
     
Visible Minority Status Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population by visible minority groups 79,600 38,790 40,810 897,570 435,115 462,455
Visible minority population (31) 1,555 675 880 34,525 16,660 17,870
Chinese 165 50 115 3,285 1,615 1,670
South Asian 25 15 10 2,895 1,540 1,350
Black 1,125 485 640 19,670 9,155 10,515
Filipino 25 10 10 655 230 425
Latin American 0 0 0 520 225 300
Southeast Asian 0 0 0 795 470 320
Arab 105 55 55 3,610 1,925 1,685
West Asian 15 10 0 385 185 200
Korean 25 10 15 585 275 305
Japanese 45 15 30 420 165 250
Visible minority, n.i.e (28) 20 10 10 1,165 595 570
Multiple visible minorities (29) 0 0 0 535 270 270
All others (30) 78,045 38,120 39,925 863,045 418,455 444,585
     
Religion Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total - Religion 79,605 38,795 40,810 897,570 435,115 462,455
Catholic (57) 12,725 5,975 6,745 328,695 157,150 171,550
Protestant 50,365 23,885 26,485 438,155 206,175 231,980
Christian Orthodox 85 50 30 3,580 1,830 1,755
Christian, n.i.e. (58) 1,120 525 600 10,100 5,170 4,935
Muslim 130 75 50 3,545 1,905 1,650
Jewish 115 40 70 2,120 985 1,130
Buddhist 50 25 25 1,735 860 875
Hindu 25 0 20 1,235 610 625
Sikh 0 0 0 270 155 115
Eastern religions (59) 75 50 25 565 320 245
Other religions (60) 185 85 100 1,155 490 660
No religious affiliation (61) 14,730 8,080 6,650 106,405 59,475 46,930
     
School Attendance Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population 15 years and over attending school full time 6,650 3,105 3,550 82,685 40,080 42,605
Age group 15-19 attending full time (50) 4,120 2,005 2,120 46,965 23,730 23,235
Age group 20-24 attending full time 1,410 640 770 22,375 10,135 12,240
Total population 15 years and over attending school part time 1,500 705 795 21,195 9,520 11,675
Age group 15-19 attending part time (50) 85 55 30 1,070 590 480
Age group 20-24 attending part time 210 90 115 3,165 1,640 1,525
     
Highest Level of Schooling Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total population aged 20-34 13,350 6,525 6,825 170,615 82,220 88,395
% of the population aged 20-34 with less than a high school graduation certificate 21.2 25.0 17.6 16.1 19.1 13.4
% of the population aged 20-34 with a high school graduation certificate and/or some postsecondary (46) 25.8 25.8 25.8 28.3 28.9 27.7
% of the population aged 20-34 with a trades certificate or diploma 16.0 19.2 12.8 13.9 17.1 11.0
% of the population aged 20-34 with a college certificate or diploma (47) 20.3 15.9 24.5 18.9 16.0 21.6
% of the population aged 20-34 with a university certificate, diploma or degree 16.7 14.0 19.3 22.8 18.9 26.3
Total population aged 35-44 13,685 6,790 6,890 151,650 73,475 78,175
% of the population aged 35-44 with less than a high school graduation certificate 22.9 24.9 21.0 23.0 24.8 21.3
% of the population aged 35-44 with a high school graduation certificate and/or some postsecondary (46) 19.7 20.4 18.9 19.1 18.1 20.0
% of the population aged 35-44 with a trades certificate or diploma 20.9 25.2 16.7 18.9 24.2 14.0
% of the population aged 35-44 with a college certificate or diploma (47) 19.6 15.1 23.9 19.4 15.1 23.5
% of the population aged 35-44 with a university certificate, diploma or degree 16.9 14.3 19.4 19.6 17.8 21.2
Total population aged 45-64 20,265 9,860 10,410 229,300 112,390 116,905
% of the population aged 45-64 with less than a high school graduation certificate 34.8 36.1 33.7 33.7 33.6 33.8
% of the population aged 45-64 with a high school graduation certificate and/or some postsecondary (46) 16.1 14.4 17.6 16.0 14.8 17.1
% of the population aged 45-64 with a trades certificate or diploma 15.9 20.5 11.5 17.0 21.9 12.2
% of the population aged 45-64 with a college certificate or diploma (47) 15.5 10.3 20.6 15.2 11.2 19.1
% of the population aged 45-64 with a university certificate, diploma or degree 17.6 18.7 16.6 18.1 18.5 17.7
     
Earnings in 2000 Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
All persons with earnings (counts) (48) 40,095 21,590 18,505 468,830 246,110 222,720
Average earnings (all persons with earnings ($)) 23,046 27,786 17,516 26,632 32,328 20,338
Worked full year, full time (counts) (49) 19,580R 12,185 7,395 234,950R 135,960 98,990
Average earnings (worked full year, full time ($)) 33,570 37,243 27,520 37,872 43,166 30,601
     
Income in 2000 Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons 15 years of age and over with income (53) 60,725     691,585    
Median total income of persons 15 years of age and over ($) (54) 16,937     18,735    
Composition of total income (100%) (62) 100.0     100.0    
Earnings - % of income 66.8     71.4    
Government transfers - % of income 17.9     16.1    
Other money - % of income 15.3     12.5    
     
Language Used Most Often at Work Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total - Population 15 years and over who worked since 2000 (44) 41,570 22,330 19,235 485,595 254,855 230,740
English 41,300 22,255 19,040 473,965 249,320 224,645
French 155 50 110 7,355 3,525 3,825
Non-official language 30 10 15 1,545 810 735
English and French 55 10 50 2,090 950 1,140
English and non-official language 20 0 15 595 235 360
French and non-official language 0 0 0 10 0 10
English, French and non-official language 0 0 10 35 15 25
     
Place of Work Status Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Employed labour force 15 years and over (32) 34,830 18,915 15,915 402,290 211,465 190,830
Worked at home 3,185 1,710 1,475 26,990 13,690 13,295
Worked outside Canada 90 60 35 2,265 1,755 510
No fixed workplace address 3,440 2,735 700 40,765 32,915 7,850
Worked at usual place 28,110 14,410 13,700 332,280 163,100 169,180
     
Mode of Transportation to Work Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total -All modes (33) 31,550 17,145 14,405 373,045 196,020 177,030
Car, truck, van, as driver 25,865 14,350 11,515 280,365 154,420 125,945
Car, truck, van, as passenger 2,750 1,315 1,440 35,870 14,985 20,880
Public transit 265 135 135 18,020 7,655 10,360
Walked or bicycled 2,280 1,085 1,195 33,130 15,265 17,865
Other method 385 265 125 5,665 3,690 1,975
     
Unpaid Work Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Persons reporting hours of unpaid work (34) 58,705 27,770 30,930 659,480 306,020 353,455
Persons reporting hours of unpaid housework (35) 57,920 27,225 30,695 650,310 300,065 350,245
Persons reporting hours looking after children, without pay (36) 24,130 10,565 13,570 268,755 114,540 154,215
Persons reporting hours of unpaid care or assistance to seniors (37) 12,125 4,755 7,370 135,240 54,200 81,040
     
Labour Force Indicators Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Participation rate (38) 59.8 67.1 53.0 61.6 68.0 55.8
Employment rate (39) 54.0 60.8 47.7 54.9 60.3 50.0
Unemployment rate (40) 9.7 9.4 10.0 10.9 11.3 10.4
     
Industry Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total - Experienced labour force (41) 37,890 20,625 17,260 442,425 234,445 207,985
Agriculture and other resource-based industries 3,600 2,670 930 29,000 23,600 5,405
Manufacturing and construction industries 6,815 5,335 1,480 70,955 55,845 15,105
Wholesale and retail trade 6,005 2,885 3,115 71,085 36,020 35,070
Finance and real estate 1,210 450 755 20,620 8,140 12,480
Health and education 6,990 1,705 5,285 80,700 19,660 61,040
Business services 4,355 2,710 1,640 70,270 42,210 28,065
Other services 8,930 4,870 4,055 99,790 48,970 50,820
     
Occupation Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total - Experienced labour force (41) 37,890 20,625 17,265 442,420 234,440 207,980
Management occupations 3,555 2,320 1,230 42,305 27,020 15,290
Business, finance and administration occupations 4,310 1,005 3,305 70,735 18,210 52,525
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 1,565 1,230 335 22,580 18,505 4,080
Health occupations 2,045 355 1,690 26,850 5,090 21,760
Social science, education, government service and religion 2,965 1,135 1,830 33,375 12,175 21,205
Art, culture, recreation and sport 820 335 485 11,125 4,650 6,475
Sales and service occupations 10,490 4,205 6,285 120,290 48,785 71,505
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 5,530 5,245 285 66,100 63,090 3,010
Occupations unique to primary industry 3,480 2,685 795 24,825 20,970 3,855
Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities 3,130 2,115 1,015 24,240 15,960 8,290
     
Selected Family Characteristics Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of families 23,950     262,905    
Number of married-couple families 17,755     188,805    
Average number of persons in married-couple families 3.0     3.0    
Number of common-law couple families (11) 2,780     29,965    
Average number of persons in common-law-couple families (11) 2.8     2.7    
Number of lone-parent families (12) 3,410     44,135    
Average number of persons in lone-parent families (12) 2.5     2.5    
Number of female lone-parent families (12) 2,825     36,695    
Average number of persons in female lone-parent families (12) 2.6     2.5    
Number of male lone-parent families (12) 590     7,440    
Average number of persons in male lone-parent families (12) 2.4     2.4    
Median family income, 2000 ($) - All census families (51) 42,347     46,523    
Median family income, 2000 ($) - Couple families (52) 45,743     51,641    
Median family income, 2000 ($) - Lone-parent families 20,805     23,021    
     
Selected Household Characteristics Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total - All private households 31,965     360,020    
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) with children (13) 9,415     104,465    
Households containing a couple (married or common-law) without children (14) 10,805     109,070    
One-person households 7,470     89,005    
Other household types (15) 4,270     57,485    
Median household income, 2000 ($) - All households 36,548     39,908    
Median household income, 2000 ($) - One-person households 16,676     17,882    
Median household income, 2000 ($) - Two-or-more-persons households 43,213     48,042    
Number of rented dwellings (55) 8,165     103,305    
Average gross monthly payments for rented dwellings ($) 528     590    
Number of owner-occupied dwellings (56) 23,160     252,150    
Average monthly payments for owner-occupied dwellings ($) 575     633    
     
Selected Occupied Private Dwelling Characteristics Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Total number of dwellings (16) 31,965     360,020    
Number of owned dwellings (17) 23,705     254,720    
Number of rented dwellings (18) 8,200     103,655    
Number of dwellings constructed before 1991 27,160     311,370    
Number of dwellings constructed between 1991 and 2001 4,805     48,650    
Average value of dwelling ($) 99,117     101,515    
     
Health Status Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Self-rated health, 2005 (62) 53.2 46.2 59.7 57.7 56.2 59.1
Low 95% confidence interval 47.9 38.2 53.3 55.8 53.4 56.6
High 95% confidence interval 58.5 54.2 66.1 59.6 59.0 61.6
Adult obesity, 2005 (63) 18.0 18.2 17.8 20.7 20.8 20.6
Low 95% confidence interval 14.3 12.6 13.1 19.1 18.5 18.4
High 95% confidence interval 21.6 23.8 22.5 22.3 23.1 22.8
Self-rated mental health, 2005 (64) 69.5 67.5 71.4 70.9 70.4 71.4
Low 95% confidence interval 65.3 60.6 66.4 69.2 68.0 69.0
High 95% confidence interval 73.8 74.5 76.4 72.6 72.8 73.8
     
Determinants of health Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Current smoker, 2005 (65) 23.8 27.4 20.5 22.6 23.7 21.6
Low 95% confidence interval 18.9 19.8 15.1 21.0 21.4 19.6
High 95% confidence interval 28.7 34.9 25.9 24.3 26.1 23.6
Physical activity, 2005 (66) 50.5 55.2 46.1 48.0 49.7 46.4
Low 95% confidence interval 45.5 47.4 40.2 46.2 47.0 43.9
High 95% confidence interval 55.4 63.1 52.0 49.7 52.3 48.9
Life stress, 2005 (67) 24.6 26.1 23.2 20.9 18.0 23.5
Low 95% confidence interval 19.7 18.5 17.1 19.2 15.5 21.2
High 95% confidence interval 29.5 33.8 29.2 22.6 20.5 25.9
Sense of community belonging, 2005 (68) 66.2 65.8 66.6 70.5 71.0 70.0
Low 95% confidence interval 60.9 58.5 60.0 68.8 68.7 67.7
High 95% confidence interval 71.5 73.1 73.1 72.2 73.3 72.3
     
Health system Zone 2 (HR) Nova Scotia
Total Male Female Total Male Female
Mammography, 2005 (69)     58.6     49.9
Low 95% confidence interval     46.5     45.6
High 95% confidence interval     70.7     54.3
Influenza immunization, 2005 (70) 39.7 37.1 42.1 37.4 33.1 41.4
Low 95% confidence interval 35.2 29.9 37.0 35.6 30.5 39.0
High 95% confidence interval 44.2 44.3 47.2 39.2 35.7 43.8
Has a regular medical doctor, 2005 (71) 95.5 93.3 97.5 94.6 92.2 96.8
Low 95% confidence interval 93.6 90.0 95.9 93.8 90.8 95.9
High 95% confidence interval 97.3 96.5 99.2 95.3 93.6 97.6
     

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