Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Cole Harbour 30 has a population of around 208 people. The Indian reserve's population is in increased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Cole Harbour 30 has increased by ▲ 2.46%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 203 | 208 | +2.46% |
2026 Population Projection
Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.49% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Cole Harbour 30's population is projected to reach approximately 213 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 1,121.05 people per km².
| Population in 2021 | Projected Population in 2026 | Projected Density in 2026 (per km²) |
|---|---|---|
| 208 | 213 | 1,121.05 |
This projection is an estimate calculated by CAPopulation from the compound annual growth rate between the 2016 and 2021 censuses. Official 2026 complete census data expected to be released in late 2027.
Cole Harbour 30 Population Trend & Context
Cole Harbour 30 had a 2021 census population of 208 — an increase of 5 (▲ 2.46%) people from the 203 recorded in 2016.
The Indian reserve's population has grown slightly over this period, reflecting broader growth trends among Nova Scotia Indian reserves. The Indian reserve's median age of 62.8 years — above the national median of 41.9 — suggests a mature, established community rather than a rapidly growing one.
Population By Genders
The male population of Cole Harbour 30 is around 85 while the female population is around 125.
Of the 208 total population in Cole Harbour 30, the largest gender is female with around 125 female within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | 125 | +32.00% |
Is Cole Harbour 30 a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Cole Harbour 30 compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Nova Scotia, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.
Employment & Economy
Income & Affordability
Commute
Housing Character
Household Composition
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Cole Harbour 30 Population Compared to Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia's population in 2021 was 969,383, spread across the area. Here's how Cole Harbour 30 compares to the Indian reserve's key indicators:
| Indicator | Cole Harbour 30 | Nova Scotia |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $0 | $71,500 |
| Unemployment rate | 25.0% | 12.7% |
| Median age | 62.8 | 45.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.9% | 27.1% |
| Immigrants (%) | 0.0% | 7.5% |
Population by Age Characteristics
Cole Harbour 30 has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 75 to 79 years old, accounting for 17.10% of the total population. The Indian reserve median age is 62.80.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|
Broader Age Groups
If the Indian reserve's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 65 years and over age group. The group accounts for 51.20% of the population. The other age groups, 15 to 64 years and 0 to 14 years, account for 43.90% and 9.80%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Cole Harbour 30 are within the 65 years and over age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 to 64 years | 40.00% | 50.00% | 90.00% |
| 65 years and over | 41.20% | 52.00% | 51.20% |
| 15 to 64 years | 47.10% | 40.00% | 43.90% |
| 0 to 14 years | 10.00% | 5.00% | 20.00% |
| 0 to 14 years | 11.80% | 4.00% | 9.80% |
Population of Cole Harbour 30 by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Cole Harbour 30 is quite diverse, which contributes to the Indian reserve's vibrant cultural landscape. Cole Harbour 30 is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the Indian reserve appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.
The top 5 ethnicities and origins in Cole Harbour 30 are English, which accounts for 19.05% of the total population, followed by French (19.05%), Mi'kmaq (16.67%), Canadian (16.67%), and Irish (16.67%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Cole Harbour 30 include Scottish, Acadian, German, Belgian, and Haitian.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 29.41% | 12.50% | 19.05% |
| French | 17.65% | 20.83% | 19.05% |
| Mi'kmaq | 17.65% | 20.83% | 16.67% |
| Canadian | 11.76% | 20.83% | 16.67% |
| Irish | 17.65% | 16.67% | 16.67% |
| Scottish | 11.76% | 12.50% | 11.90% |
| Acadian | 11.76% | 8.33% | 9.52% |
| German | 0.00% | 8.33% | 4.76% |
| Belgian | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Haitian | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Indigenous Identity in Cole Harbour 30
About 19.51% of Cole Harbour 30's population (40 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 80.49% who report a non-Indigenous identity.
Of the Indigenous population, 40 people (19.50% of the total population) hold Registered or Treaty Indian status.
Immigration Profile
Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Cole Harbour 30's population profile.
About 0.0% of Cole Harbour 30's population are immigrants (0 people).
The top countries of origin for Cole Harbour 30's immigrant population are Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0), Haiti (0).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 0 |
| Colombia | 0 |
| El Salvador | 0 |
| Guyana | 0 |
| Haiti | 0 |
100.0% of Cole Harbour 30's residents (210 people) are Canadian citizens, and 0.0% are not.
By generation status, 0.0% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 9.5% are second generation, and 85.7% are third generation or more.
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 95 of Cole Harbour 30's population live in a apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.
Household Size
About 26.00% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 20.00% of the population. 3 persons, 5 or more persons, and 4 persons households account for 2.00%, 2.00%, and 0.00%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | 65 | 26.00% |
| 2 persons | 50 | 20.00% |
| 3 persons | 5 | 2.00% |
| 5 or more persons | 5 | 2.00% |
| 4 persons | 0 | 0.00% |
Family and Household Structure in Cole Harbour 30
Of census families in Cole Harbour 30, 66.7% are couple families and 33.3% are one-parent families. The average census family has 2.4 people.
54.2% of households in Cole Harbour 30 are one-person households, 33.3% are couple-family households, 12.5% are one-parent-family households, and 0.0% are multigenerational households.
| Household Type | Households | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| One-person households | 65 | 54.2% |
| Couple-family households | 40 | 33.3% |
| One-parent-family households | 15 | 12.5% |
| Multigenerational households | 0 | 0.0% |
Income in Cole Harbour 30
Analyzing income distribution in Cole Harbour 30 can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Cole Harbour 30 is $0.
A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.
Such data offers insights into the Indian reserve's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.
Most of Cole Harbour 30 population or around 0 people falls in the Under $10,000 group. The next largest groups are the Under $10,000, and Under $10,000 with around 0 and 0 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Cole Harbour 30's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.
Below national average Cole Harbour 30's median household income is 84,000 dollars below the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).
The data provides important insights into the Indian reserve's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.
Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the Indian reserve's income distribution, disparities, and trends.
Education Levels in Cole Harbour 30
This data sheds light on the distribution of Cole Harbour 30 residents across educational milestones.
Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.
37.50% or most of the Cole Harbour 30 population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate. 37.50% of the population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, and 18.80% has a No certificate, diploma or degree. (Individual figures may not sum to exactly 100% due to Statistics Canada's random rounding of small-area 25% sample data.)
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 10 | 20 | 30 | 37.50% |
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 10 | 20 | 30 | 37.50% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 10 | 0 | 15 | 18.80% |
Below national average 12.5% of Cole Harbour 30's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Cole Harbour 30
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Cole Harbour 30. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in Cole Harbour 30 is at 23.08% which is very high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 25.64% |
| Unemployment rate | 23.08% |
Work Activity During the Reference Year
Of the population aged 15 and over in Cole Harbour 30, 15.8% worked full year full time in the reference year, 15.8% worked part year and/or part time, and 71.1% did not work.
| Work Activity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Worked full year full time | 30 | 15.8% |
| Worked part year and/or part time | 30 | 15.8% |
| Did not work | 135 | 71.1% |
Working as an Employee
The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the Indian reserve who work as an employee. The majority of Cole Harbour 30's population (around 61.50%) are working permanent position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the Indian reserve, there are 0 men and 0 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 0.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Cole Harbour 30 industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Cole Harbour 30 is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Cole Harbour 30 has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (31%) works in the retail trade sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 23%, followed by Finance and insurance at 15%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 0 | 31% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 0 | 23% |
| Finance and insurance | 0 | 0 | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Information and cultural industries | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Educational services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Public administration | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Utilities | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Construction | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Cole Harbour 30 residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Cole Harbour 30: Retail trade (31%), Health care and social assistance (23%), Finance and insurance (15%)
Top occupation categories in Cole Harbour 30: Sales and service occupations (31%), Business, finance and administration occupations (23%), Health occupations (15%)
Places of Work
The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the Indian reserve. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.
| Work Location | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual place of work | 15 | 25 | 40 | 80.00% |
| Worked at home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| No fixed workplace address | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Cole Harbour 30 residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.
The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Cole Harbour 30 residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Cole Harbour 30 spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the Indian reserve's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the Indian reserve.
| Duration | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Less than 15 minutes | 44.40% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 44.40% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 0.00% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 0.00% |
| 60 minutes and over | 0.00% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Cole Harbour 30 shed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.
Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the Indian reserve's social fabric. We can gain insights into Cole Harbour 30's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.
Language Spoken
The data below highlights Indian reserve's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.
English is the most spoken official language in Cole Harbour 30. About 200 people living in the Indian reserve speak English, 0 people speak French, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| English | 200 |
| French | 0 |
| English and French | 0 |
| Neither English nor French | 0 |
Knowledge of Official Languages
About 4.9% of Cole Harbour 30's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 95.1% know English only, 0.0% know French only, and 0.0% know neither official language.
| Knowledge of Official Languages | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 195 | 95.1% |
| French only | 0 | 0.0% |
| English and French | 10 | 4.9% |
| Neither English nor French | 0 | 0.0% |
Mother Tongue & Home Language
Useful for newcomers researching an area: this shows the language residents first learned at home in childhood (mother tongue) and the language they speak most often at home now, which can differ as families settle in.
| Language | Mother Tongue | Spoken Most Often at Home |
|---|---|---|
| English | 92.7% | 97.6% |
| Non-official languages | 7.3% | 2.4% |
| French | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Religion
Cole Harbour 30 is predominantly Christian. About 170 of its population is Christian (65 males and 105 females).
The second largest religion in the Indian reserve is Buddhist with 0.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Jewish, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.
| Religion | Population |
|---|---|
| Christian | 82.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Nearest Indian Reserves to Cole Harbour 30
- Indian Brook 14 48.5 km · 2,739 people
- Gold River 21 69.1 km · 81 people
- Beaver Lake 17 70.1 km · 20 people
- Glooscap 35 73.4 km · 111 people
- Annapolis Valley First Nation 73.7 km · 743 people
- New Ross 20 76.8 km
- Pennal 19 76.9 km · 30 people
- Millbrook 27 77.1 km · 921 people
Frequently Asked Questions about Cole Harbour 30
According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Cole Harbour 30 has a population of 208 people, making it the 63rd Indian reserve in Nova Scotia. The population increased moderately from 203 in 2016, an increase of 5 people or 2.46%. The Indian reserve has a population density of 1,106.4 people per km² across a land area of 0.19 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.
Cole Harbour 30's population grew by 2.46% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 203 to 208 people, a gain of 5 residents. This modest growth reflects patterns seen in many other Nova Scotia Indian reserves during this period. The median age of 62.80 years suggests an aging population. The relatively high proportion of one-person households (52.0%) may indicate young adults leaving for larger centres. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.
Cole Harbour 30 has a population density of approximately 1,106.40 people per square kilometre.
Cole Harbour 30 covers a land area of approximately 0.19 km².
The median age of the population in Cole Harbour 30 is 62.80 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Cole Harbour 30 is English.
The median household income in Cole Harbour 30 is $0, based on 2020 data.
English is the most common first official language spoken in Cole Harbour 30.
Christian is the predominant religion in Cole Harbour 30.
According to the 2021 Census, 19.5% of Cole Harbour 30's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.
100.0% of Cole Harbour 30's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.
One-parent families make up 36.4% of census families in Cole Harbour 30, according to the 2021 Census.
Multigenerational households make up 0.0% of all households in Cole Harbour 30, per the 2021 Census.
4.9% of Cole Harbour 30's population knows both English and French, based on 2021 Census data on knowledge of official languages.
Of the population aged 15 and over in Cole Harbour 30, 15.8% worked full year full time in the 2021 Census reference year.
Statistics Canada (statcan.gc.ca) conducted the 2026 Census of Population in May 2026. However, census data goes through an extensive processing, validation, and quality-assurance period before public release. Based on the release plan, the 2026 Census results begin rolling out on February 10, 2027, with complete community-level profiles available by December 1, 2027. Until then, this page uses 2021 Census data as its primary source, supplemented by a population projection estimate for 2026 calculated using the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from the 2016–2021 Census period.