Postal Code B0J - Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia | Canada
| Area of Postal Code B0J | 5,553.9 km² |
| Population | 36,769 |
| Male Population | 17,913 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 18,856 (51.3%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | -1.0% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | -7.5% |
| Median Age | 46.7 years |
| Male Median Age | 45.9 years |
| Female Median Age | 47.4 years |
| Area Codes | 902 |
| Postal Code Extensions | B0J 1A0, B0J 1B0, B0J 1C0, B0J 1E0, B0J 1H0, B0J 1J0, B0J 1K0, B0J 1M0, B0J 1N0, B0J 1P0 More |
| Associated Cities | Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Chester, Nova Scotia, Hubbards, Nova Scotia, Ingramport, Nova Scotia |
| Neighborhoods | Hartlin Settlement, Hubbards, Musquodoboit Harbour, Oyster Pond, Sheet Harbour, West Petpeswick |
| Timezone | Bolivia Time |
| Coordinates | 44.57091333541737° / -63.873969624071705° |
| Related Postal Codes | B0A, B0C, B0E, B0H, B0P, B0R, B0S, B0T, B0V, B0W |
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Postal Code B0J - Nova Scotia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,125 | 39,065 | 39,735 | 40,344 | 36,769 | 36,914 | 37,109 |
| Population Density | 6.7 / km² | 7 / km² | 7.2 / km² | 7.3 / km² | 6.6 / km² | 6.6 / km² | 6.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code B0J - Nova Scotia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 7.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code B0J - Nova Scotia | -1% | -5.9% | -7.5% |
| Nova Scotia | +9.4% | +4.9% | +3.7% |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code B0J - Nova Scotia Median Age
Median Age: 46.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code B0J - Nova Scotia | 46.7 yrs | 47.4 yrs | 45.9 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)
Postal Code B0J Population Density
Population Density: 6.6 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code B0J | 36,769 | 5,553.9 km² | 6.6 / km² |
| Nova Scotia | 969,832 | 61,794 km² | 15.7 / 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
Postal Code B0J - Nova Scotia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1400 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.
Business Concentration in Postal Code B0J - Nova Scotia
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code B0J - Nova Scotia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Art galleries | 49 | 18.8 years |
| Car repair | 46 | 23.2 years |
| Gifts, cards and party supplies | 3 | 16.2 years |
| Other accommodation | 1 | 26 years |
| Religion | 13 | 31.9 years |
| Restaurants | 218 | 23.2 years |
| Shopping | 32 | 26.6 years |
| Shopping other | 4 | 20.3 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code B0J - Nova Scotia
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
Postal Code B0J - Nova Scotia Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $24,552 | $23,757 | $28,316 | $31,839 | $34,042 | $33,511 | $32,375 | $33,718 |
| Total GDP | $424.2M | $432.3M | $549.5M | $630.1M | $670.2M | $658.3M | $639.7M | $658M |
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
Postal Code B0J CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code B0J | 494,295 tn | 13.44 tn | 89 tons/km² |
| Nova Scotia | 11,987,909 tn | 12.36 tn | 194 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
Postal Code B0J CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 494,295 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.44 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 89 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16/07 | 8:27 AM | 3.2 | 74.4 km | 5,000 m | Nova Scotia, Canada | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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Cities
Percentage of businesses by city in Postal Code B0J - Nova Scotia
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