Nova Scotia’s population in 2024 is estimated at 1,076,374 residents. Within the province, Cape Breton accounts for 112,699 people, representing about 10.5% of the provincial population. As one of the largest population centres in Nova Scotia, Cape Breton plays a significant role in the province’s demographic and cultural landscape.
Cape Breton Regional municipality Statistics
- Population, 2021: 93,694
- Population, 2016: 94,285
- Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021: -0.6
- Total private dwellings: 46,471
- Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 42,316
- Population density per square kilometre: 38.7
- Land area in square kilometres: 2,419.7
Population by Age and Gender
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Demographics by Race
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 1,985 | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 575 | 0.6% |
| Black | 1,250 | 1.4% |
| Filipino | 285 | 0.3% |
| Arab | 220 | 0.2% |
| Latin American | 80 | 0.1% |
| Southeast Asian | 140 | 0.2% |
| West Asian | 75 | 0.1% |
| Korean | 0 | 0.0% |
| Japanese | 0 | 0.0% |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 50 | 0.1% |
| Multiple visible minorities | 75 | 0.1% |
| Not a visible minority | 87,085 | 94.8% |
| Total | 91,820 | 100.0% |
Religion of the Population
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Income Statistics
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FAQ
What is the population of Cape Breton in 2024?
The population of Cape Breton in 2024 is 112,699 residents.
What percentage of Nova Scotia’s population lives in Cape Breton?
Cape Breton accounts for about 10.5% of Nova Scotia’s population.
What is the median age in Cape Breton?
The median age in Cape Breton is 43.4 years, reflecting an older-than-average population.
What are the largest visible minority groups in Cape Breton?
The largest visible minority groups are South Asian (1,990), Black (1,255), and Chinese (610) residents.
How many private dwellings are there in Cape Breton?
As of 2021, there were 48,020 private dwellings, with 43,799 occupied by usual residents.
Source:
- Statistics Canada. Table 17-10-0148-01 Population estimates, July 1, by census metropolitan area and census agglomeration, 2021 boundaries
- Statistics Canada. Table 98-10-0005-01 Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations
- Statistics Canada. Table 98-10-0351-01 Visible minority by gender and age: Canada, provinces and territories
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