Municipality of the District of Yarmouth

Yarmouth, officially named the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth, is a district municipality in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Statistics Canada classifies the district municipality as a municipal district.

Yarmouth
District municipality
Municipality of the District of Yarmouth
Flag
Seal
Motto(s): 
Justice and Prudence
Location of the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth
Coordinates: 43.875597°N 66.1212°W / 43.875597; -66.1212
Country Canada
Province Nova Scotia
CountyYarmouth
IncorporatedApril 17, 1879
Electoral Districts     
Federal
West Nova
ProvincialYarmouth
Government
 • TypeMunicipal Council
 • Municipal SeatHebron
 • WardenLeland Anthony
 • Councillors
 • MLAZach Churchill (L)
 • MPColin Fraser (L)
Area
 • Land586.65 km2 (226.51 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)[1][2]
 • Total9,845
 • Density16.8/km2 (44/sq mi)
 • Change 2011-16
2.6%
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-3 (ADT)
Area code(s)902
Dwellings4,981
Median Income*$44,323 CDN
WebsiteOfficial website
  • Median household income, 2005 (all households)

The district municipality forms the western part of Yarmouth County. It is one of three municipal units in the county, the other two being the Town of Yarmouth and the Municipality of the District of Argyle.

Demographics

In the 2016 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth recorded a population of 9,845 living in 4,250 of its 4,981 total private dwellings, a change of -2.6% from its 2011 population of 10,105. With a land area of 586.65 km2 (226.51 sq mi), it had a population density of 16.8/km2 (43.5/sq mi) in 2016.[3]

Ethnic Groups (2006)[6]
Ethnic Origin Population Pct (%)
Canadian 5,350 52.5%
English 3,915 38.4%
French 3,415 33.5%
Scottish 2,005 19.7%
Irish 1,415 13.9%
Métis 870 8.5%
German 715 7.0%
North American Indian 465 4.6%
Acadian 295 2.9%
Religion (2011)[7]
Religion Population Pct (%)
Catholic 3,240 32.68%
Baptist 2,560 25.82%
No religious affiliation 2,400 24.20%
Other Christian 810 8.17%
Anglican 325 3.28%
United Church 290 2.92%
Pentecostal 245 2.47%
Presbyterian 35 0.35%

Education:

  • No certificate, diploma or degree: 35.32%
  • High school certificate: 18.16%
  • Apprenticeship or trade certificate or diploma: 13.43%
  • Community college, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma: 20.06%
  • University certificate or diploma: 12.96%

Unemployment rate:

  • 10.9%

Average house value:

  • $141,461

Communities

Communities include:

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See also

References
  1. 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Yarmouth Municipal District, Nova Scotia
  2. Statistics Canada Population and dwelling counts, for Canada and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2006 and 2001 censuses - 100% data
  3. "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Nova Scotia)". Statistics Canada. February 8, 2017. Retrieved February 12, 2017.
  4. Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census
  5. Town of Yarmouth (January 10, 2008). Municipal Planning Strategy (Report). Town of Yarmouth. p. 7.
  6. 2006 Statistics Canada Census Ethnocultural Portrait of Canada: Yarmouth Municipal District, Nova Scotia
  7. Statistics Canada National Household Survey, for Municipality of Yarmouth, 2011 census - 100% data

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