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Demographics

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Total Population

9,404

Median Household Income

55,600

Total Visible Minorities

395

Median Age

48.8

Period Of Immigration

The largest influx of immigrants to Canada was pre-1981, where 125 people surveyed called Canada their new home.

Labour Force

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Total Labour
Force

4,020

Employment
Rate

45.9%

Participation
Rate

52.1%

Unemployment
Rate

11.9%

Taxation

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Federal General
Corporate Tax

15

Federal Small
Business Corporate

9

Quality of Life

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Average Yearly
Rainfall(mm)

1,370

Average Yearly
Snowfall(cm)

254

Highest Temperature
(Celsius)

30

Lowest Temperature
(Celsius)

-24

Average Rainfall

Umbrellas and raincoats are most handy in the month of September when it rains an average of 98 mm. This is 11.1% of the annual rain experienced in Amherst, NS. The month of October is also rainy with an average rainfall of 97.2 mm. Following October is November, when 95.9 mm is the average rainfall.

Average Sunshine

Sunscreens are most handy in the month of July when the sun shines an average of 229 hours. This is 12.93% of the annual sunshine experienced in Amherst, NS. The month of August is also sunny with an average sunshine of 218 hours. Following August is June, when 208.5 hours is the average number of sun hours.

Real Estate

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Number of
Renters

1,915

Number of
Home Owners

2,565

Most Popular
Dwelling Size

3 Bedrooms

Least Popular
Dwelling Size

4 or More Bedrooms

Transportation

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Most Used
Transportation

Vehicle Driver

Busiest Time
On Roads

7:00AM - 7:59AM

Residents Who
Work Locally

2,060

Vehicle Drivers

77.60%

Education

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Dominant Level
of Education

High School

Most Popular
Field of Study

Business Admin

Most Popular
Educational Destination

Canada

Least Popular
Field of Study

Agriculture

Utilities

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Companies

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Largest Industry
by Business Count

Real Estate

Smallest Industry
by Business Count

Mining & Oil

Most Popular
Business Size

1-4 Employees

Least Popular
Business Size

200-499 Employees

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