City / Town · Nova Scotia

Truro location & demographic data

A data profile of Truro, Nova Scotia — home to about 20,816 people. Explore demographics, housing, and building-permit activity, all from Neighbourly's Canadian location intelligence platform.

Truro at a glance

Key demographic and housing indicators for Truro.

Population
20,816
Median age
47.2
years
Median household income
$57,600
per year
Homeownership rate
49%
51% rent
Median home value
$200,000
Median rent
$870
per month
Avg. commute
19 min
Unemployment
15%
Avg. household size
2
people

About Truro

Truro is home to approximately 20,816 residents, with a median age of 47.2. The median household income is $57,600 and 49% of homes are owner-occupied. The median home value sits around $200,000, with median rent near $870 per month. Residents of Truro report an average commute of about 19 min.

Truro demographics in detail

Age, income, education, and household breakdowns for Truro.

Age distribution

0–1413%
15–2411%
25–4423%
45–6427%
65+26%

Household income

Under $40k33%
$40–79k35%
$80–99k11%
$100–149k13%
$150k+8%

Education (age 25+)

No certificate19%
High school31%
College / trade29%
Bachelor’s or higher21%

Household composition

One-person39%
Couples41%
Multigenerational1%

Truro — frequently asked questions

What is the population of Truro?

Truro has a population of approximately 20,816 residents.

What is the median household income in Truro?

The median household income in Truro is $57,600 per year.

What is the average home price in Truro?

The median dwelling value in Truro is approximately $200,000.

What is the homeownership rate in Truro?

About 49% of homes in Truro are owner-occupied, while roughly 51% are rented.

How much is rent in Truro?

The median monthly rent in Truro is around $870.

What is the median age in Truro?

The median age in Truro is 47.2 years.

What is the average commute time in Truro?

Residents of Truro have an average commute of about 19 min.

What percentage of Truro residents have a university degree?

About 21% of Truro residents aged 25 and over hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.

How many households in Truro earn over $150,000?

Roughly 8% of households in Truro have an income of $150,000 or more per year.

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This profile is built from Neighbourly's live Canadian datasets.

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