StatisticPortland EstatesHalifaxNova Scotia
Population3,099451,852978,623
Population density (sq km)1,5318018
Median age49.139.944.8
Male/Female ratio1.2:11.0:11.0:1
Married couples82%66%67%
Families w/ kids at home42%39%36%
Speak English only87.1%86.8%89.1%
Speak French only0.3%0.1%0.1%

Key Findings

  • The population density in Portland Estates is 1818% higher than Halifax
  • The median age in Portland Estates is 23% higher than Halifax
  • In Portland Estates 4.21% of the population is South Asian
  • In Portland Estates 2.73% of the population is Chinese
  • In Portland Estates 2.13% of the population is Arab

Compare Halifax, NS Demographics

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      Visible Minority Population

      DataPercent
      South Asian4.2%
      Chinese2.7%
      Arab2.1%
      Black1.6%
      Filipino1.3%

      Immigrants By Place Of Birth

      DataPercent
      United Kingdom1.7%
      China1.2%
      India1.2%
      Other West Central Asia And Middle East1.0%
      United States1.0%

      Household income distribution

      Family breakdown

      Portland Estates age breakdown

      Source: The Portland Estates, Halifax, NS data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.