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39%
Household income NAT. AVG.
22%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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In labour force NAT. AVG.
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IndexParrsboroNova ScotiaNational
Median household income$49,892$71,343$82,436
Unemployment rate5.0%5.7%6.4%
In labour force48.9%61.2%63.9%

Key findings

  • The median household income in Parrsboro is 39% lower than the national average
  • The unemployment rate in Parrsboro is 22% lower than the national average
  • In Parrsboro 15.1% of people earn $20,000 or less
  • In Parrsboro 8.3% of people earn between $80,000 and $100,000
  • In Parrsboro 0.3% of people earn $300,000 or more

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      $33,258 $49,892 $99,784
      City
      $47,557 $71,343 $142,686
      State
      $54,951 $82,436 $164,872
      Nation
      According to the PEW research center, the middle class is defined as a range from two thirds (2/3) of the median household income to a multiple of two (2) times the median household income. Displayed above are the city, state and national median household income averages. Simply enter your median household income to determine if your income falls into the middle class or if your household income is considered upper or lower class.

      Parrsboro median earnings by income bracket

      Parrsboro employment by industry

      Labour TypePercent
      Construction industry5.6%
      Manufacturing sector4.4%
      Financial & insurance services1.0%
      Wholesale & retail services8.8%
      Public administration3.8%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities3.2%
      Education, health & social services7.4%
      Other14.0%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Kings, Subd. B, NS12,020$60,36826.8%
      Cumberland, Subd. B, NS7,048$55,58532.6%
      Parrsboro, NS1,114$49,89239.5%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      New Market, AL1,115n/a 
      Kaanapali, HI1,115n/a 
      Punaluu, HI1,113n/a 
      La Fontaine, IN1,113n/a 
      Edwardsburg, MI1,115n/a 
      Parrsboro, NS1,114$49,89239.5%
      Source: The Parrsboro, NS data and statistics displayed above are derived from Statistics Canada and updated for 2021 by Environics Analytics.