Nova Scotia · Census Agglomeration
Truro by the numbers
Truro is Canada's 65th largest metro area, home to about 51K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (+6.4% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $1,273, the median age is 47.6 and January averages -7°C.
People
Population of Truro
The Truro census agglomeration had an estimated 51,166 people on July 1, 2025, up +6.4% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 46,157 people, +0.9% more than in 2016.
The City of Truro itself had an estimated 14,652 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Truro area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchester, Subd. B | 21,578 | 19,806 | +1.4% | 16 |
| Truro | 14,652 | 12,954 | +5.7% | 345 |
| Colchester, Subd. C | 14,211 | 12,476 | -4.7% | 9 |
| Millbrook 27 | 1,122 | 921 | +7.1% | 252 |
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 Truro
Age
Median age is 47.6 (Canada: 41.6). 24.1% of residents are 65 or older and 14.5% are under 15.
Languages
6.1% can speak both official languages. At home, 97.5% speak mostly English, 0.2% mostly French and 1.7% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 22.1% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 25.7% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 9.2% 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 Truro
Half of Truro households made more than $66,000 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Truro
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $1,273 a month on average, +13.5% from a year earlier and +38.7% 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 Truro
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Truro weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Truro weather station, 1.0 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Truro questions, answered
What is the population of Truro?
The Truro metro area had an estimated 51,166 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Truro itself had about 14,652.
How much is rent in Truro?
In October 2025 the average rent in Truro was $1,011 for a one-bedroom and $1,273 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Truro?
The median household income in Truro was $66,000 before tax in 2020 ($58,400 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $80,500.
How cold does it get in Truro?
January averages -6.9°C, with average lows of -12.4°C. Truro gets about 215 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 24.1°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Truro bilingual?
6.1% of people in Truro can speak both English and French; 93.7% speak English only and 0.0% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Truro?
The median age in Truro was 47.6 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.