Nova Scotia · Census Agglomeration
Kentville by the numbers
Kentville is Canada's 98th largest metro area, home to about 30K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (+6.4% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $1,128, the median age is 47.2 and January averages -6°C.
People
Population of Kentville
The Kentville census agglomeration had an estimated 29,559 people on July 1, 2025, up +6.4% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 26,929 people, +2.7% more than in 2016.
The City of Kentville itself had an estimated 7,589 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Kentville area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings, Subd. B | 12,661 | 11,951 | +0.8% | 34 |
| Kings, Subd. C | 8,994 | 8,348 | +3.2% | 34 |
| Kentville | 7,589 | 6,630 | +5.7% | 388 |
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0148-01, Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0155-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0003-01
2021 Census
Who lives in Kentville
Age
Median age is 47.2 (Canada: 41.6). 23.3% of residents are 65 or older and 14.3% are under 15.
Languages
7.8% can speak both official languages. At home, 97.4% speak mostly English, 0.3% mostly French and 1.6% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 26.3% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 27.1% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 8.2% a trades certificate.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0030-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0223-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0227-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0302-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0384-01
Money
Income and jobs in Kentville
Half of Kentville households made more than $67,000 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Kentville
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $1,128 a month on average, -5.4% from a year earlier and +39.3% over five years.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0258-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0256-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0253-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0133-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0127-01
Commuting
Getting around Kentville
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Kentville weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Waterville Cambridge weather station, 12.5 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Kentville questions, answered
What is the population of Kentville?
The Kentville metro area had an estimated 29,559 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Kentville itself had about 7,589.
How much is rent in Kentville?
In October 2025 the average rent in Kentville was $1,044 for a one-bedroom and $1,128 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Kentville?
The median household income in Kentville was $67,000 before tax in 2020 ($59,200 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $81,000.
How cold does it get in Kentville?
January averages -5.6°C, with average lows of -10.1°C. Kentville gets about 219 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 25.6°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Kentville bilingual?
7.8% of people in Kentville can speak both English and French; 92.0% speak English only and 0.0% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Kentville?
The median age in Kentville was 47.2 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.