Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Parrsboro
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 15 | 18 years |
| Other accommodation | 12 | 29 years |
| Religion | 9 | 30 years |
| Lawyers legal | 8 | — |
| Public administration | 7 | 33 years |
| Real estate | 7 | — |
| Florists | 7 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 6 | — |
| Shopping other | 6 | — |
| Corporate management | 6 | — |
| Churches | 6 | — |
| Museums | 5 | — |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 5 | — |
| Shopping | 5 | — |
Parrsboro Facts
| Area | 20.4 km² |
| Population | 1,335 |
| Male Population | 607 (45.4%) |
| Female Population | 728 (54.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -11.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -6.3% |
| Median Age | 49.9 years (Male: 47.8, Female: 51.8) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $19,235 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 902 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Atlantic Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.40567, -64.32585 |
| Postal Codes | B0M |
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Parrsboro Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,506 | 1,485 | 1,424 | 1,313 | 1,335 | 1,327 | 1,316 |
| Population Density | 73.9 / km² | 72.9 / km² | 69.9 / km² | 64.4 / km² | 65.5 / km² | 65.1 / km² | 64.6 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridParrsboro Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 6.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parrsboro | -11.4% | -10.1% | -6.3% |
| Nova Scotia | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Parrsboro Median Age
Median Age: 49.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parrsboro | 49.9 yrs | 51.8 yrs | 47.8 yrs |
| Nova Scotia | 43.8 yrs | 44.8 yrs | 42.8 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Parrsboro Population Density
Population Density: 65.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parrsboro | 1,335 | 20.4 km² | 65.5 / km² |
| Nova Scotia | 947,672 | 61,794 km² | 15.3 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Parrsboro Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1710 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Parrsboro
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Parrsboro Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $8,596 | $14,818 | $21,346 | $21,768 | $19,738 | $20,805 | $18,540 | $19,235 |
| Total GDP | $893.8K | $1.5M | $2.2M | $2.2M | $1.9M | $2M | $1.8M | $1.9M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Parrsboro CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parrsboro | 10,021 tn | 7.51 tn | 491.8 tons/km² |
| Nova Scotia | 11,713,994 tn | 12.36 tn | 189.6 tons/km² |
| Canada | 521,999,336 tn | 14.7 tn | 52.9 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Parrsboro CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,021 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 7.51 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 491.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/24/88 | 1:14 AM | 3.7 | 75.2 km | 18,000 m | Nova Scotia, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/84 | 8:56 AM | 3.9 | 75.7 km | 18,000 m | New Brunswick, Canada | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Parrsboro
Parrsboro is a Canadian town located in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. town is known for its port on the Minas Basin, the Ship's Company Theatre productions and the Fundy Geological Museum.
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