Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia

Yarmouth County
Comté de Yarmouth (French)
County

Location of Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia
Coordinates: 43°54′N 65°48′W / 43.9°N 65.8°W / 43.9; -65.8Coordinates: 43°54′N 65°48′W / 43.9°N 65.8°W / 43.9; -65.8
Country  Canada
Province  Nova Scotia
Municipal district (s) Yarmouth
Argyle
Towns Yarmouth
Established 1836
Electoral Districts     
Federal
West Nova
Provincial Yarmouth
Argyle
Government
 • MLAs Chris d'Entremont (PC)
 • MP Colin Fraser (L)
Area[1]
 • Land 2,123.25 km2 (819.79 sq mi)
Population (2011)[2]
 • Total 25,275
 • Density 11.9/km2 (31/sq mi)
 • Change 2006-11 Decrease3.8%
 • Census Rankings
 - Municipal districts
 Argyle
 Yarmouth
 - Towns
 Yarmouth
 - Reserves
 Yarmouth 33

8,656 (436 of 5,008)
10,304 (368 of 5,008)

7,162 (507 of 5,008)

155 (4,196 of 5,008)
Time zone AST (UTC-4)
 • Summer (DST) ADT (UTC-3)
Area code(s) 902
Dwellings 12,201
Median Income* $41,744 CDN
NTS Map 020P13
GNBC Code CBUEA
  • Median household income, 2005 (all households)

For the ship built in Yarmouth County, see County of Yarmouth

Yarmouth County is a rural county in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It has both traditional Anglo-Scottish and Acadian French culture as well as significant inland wilderness areas, including over 365 lakes and several major rivers. It is composed of three municipalities that make up the county: the town of Yarmouth, the municipality of Yarmouth, and the municipality of Argyle.

History

The name Yarmouth first appeared as a projected township in Nova Scotia in 1759. There is some speculation it was named after Yarmouth, Massachusetts, as some of the earliest English settlers arrived from Cape Cod on 9 June 1761. It is more likely the township was named after Lady Yarmouth, a mistress of King George II.

Originally the area was part of Lunenburg County. In 1761 it became part of Queens County; in 1784 it became part of Shelburne County and finally became a county on its own in 1836. The description of Yarmouth County was modified in 1846. The county was a major international shipbuilding centre in the 19th century, producing hundreds of ships including the namesake County of Yarmouth in 1884.

In the 20th Century, Yarmouth was the site of creation for the Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever.

Geography

The only town in the county is Yarmouth which is one of three municipalities that comprise the county. The others are the District of the Municipality of Yarmouth and the District of the Municipality of Argyle. The latter was established as a separate district in 1856 from the Township of Argyle. There are no incorporated villages in the county. The county also includes the Acadia First Nations, Yarmouth Reserve 33.

Communities

For a list of communities in Yarmouth County, see List of communities in Yarmouth County.

Towns

District municipalities

Native reserves

Notable residents

Demographics

Education:

Population trend[3][4][5][6]

Census Population Change (%)
2011 25,275 Decrease3.8%
2006 26,277 Decrease2.1%
2001 26,843 Decrease1.7%
1996 27,310 Decrease2.1%
1991 27,891 Increase3.0%
1986 27,073 Increase2.9%
1981 26,290 Increase4.1%
1976 25,210 Increase2.1%
1971 24,682 Increase4.6%
1966 23,552 Increase0.7%
1961 23,386
1941 22,415
1931 20,939
1921 22,374
1911 23,220
1901 22,869
1891 22,216
1881 21,284
1871 18,550 N/A

Mother tongue language (2011)[1]

Language Population Pct (%)
English 19,325 77.44%
French 5,065 20.30%
Non-official languages 260 1.04%
English and French 275 1.10%

Ethnic Groups (2006)[7]

Ethnic Origin Population Pct (%)
Canadian 13,265 51.3%
French 10,075 39.0%
English 8,340 32.2%
Scottish 3,995 15.4%
Irish 3,215 12.4%
Métis 2,740 10.6%
Acadian 1,825 7.1%
North American Indian 1,460 5.6%
German 1,330 5.1%
Dutch (Netherlands) 405 1.6%

Religious make-up (2001)[8]

Religion Population Pct (%)
Catholic 13,330 50.26%
Protestant 9,405 35.46%
No religious affiliation 3,280 12.37%
Christian n.i.e. 310 1.17%
Hindu 75 0.28%
Jewish 40 0.15%
Muslim 20 0.08%
Sikh 20 0.08%
Other religions 20 0.08%
Eastern religions 15 0.06%
Christian Orthodox 10 0.04%

Income (2006)[1]

Income type By CAD
Per capita income $19,856
Median Household Income $41,744
Median Family Income $50,019

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia
  2. ↑ Statistics Canada Population and dwelling counts, for Canada and census subdivisions (municipalities), 2011 censuses - 100% data
  3. ↑ Censuses 1871-1941 Canada Yearbook 1943-1944
  4. ↑ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census
  5. ↑ , Census 1941-1951
  6. ↑ Town of Yarmouth (January 10, 2008). Municipal Planning Strategy (Report). Town of Yarmouth. p. 7.
  7. ↑ 2006 Statistics Canada Census Ethnocultural Portrait of Canada: Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia
  8. ↑ Religious make-up, for Yarmouth County, 2001 census - 100% data


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