New Glasgow, located in Pictou County, is one of Nova Scotia’s most notable communities. In 2024, the population of New Glasgow is 36,316, according to recent estimates. With Nova Scotia’s total population reaching 1,076,374 in 2024, New Glasgow accounts for around 3.4% of the province’s population. This makes the town a mid-sized but influential hub in northern Nova Scotia, known for its industrial history, cultural presence, and growing residential communities.
New Glasgow Town Statistics
- Population, 2021: 9,471
- Population, 2016: 9,075
- Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021: 4.4
- Total private dwellings: 4,782
- Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 4,445
- Population density per square kilometre: 951.3
- Land area in square kilometres: 9.96
Population by Age and Gender
Demographics by Race
| Demographic | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 100 | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 60 | 0.7% |
| Black | 510 | 5.6% |
| Filipino | 85 | 0.9% |
| Arab | 35 | 0.4% |
| Latin American | 15 | 0.2% |
| Southeast Asian | 20 | 0.2% |
| West Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Korean | 0 | 0.0% |
| Japanese | 0 | 0.0% |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multiple visible minorities | 25 | 0.3% |
| Not a visible minority | 8,290 | 90.7% |
| Total | 9,140 | 100.0% |
Religion of the Population
Income Statistics
FAQ
The population of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, in 2024 is 36,316.
New Glasgow represents around 3.4% of Nova Scotia’s total population of 1,076,374 in 2024.
The median age in New Glasgow is 48.5 years, reflecting an aging population.
The largest visible minority groups are Black (2.02%), Filipino (0.67%), and South Asian (0.45%).
As of the 2021 Census, New Glasgow had 17,071 private dwellings, with 15,483 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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