| Primary City | Halifax |
| Area of Postal Code B3J | 0.946 km² |
| Population | 4,426 |
| Male Population | 2,140 (48.3%) |
| Female Population | 2,286 (51.7%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +47.4% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +13.2% |
| Median Age | 39.9 years |
| Male Median Age | 38.8 years |
| Female Median Age | 40.9 years |
| Area Codes | 780, 902 |
| Postal Code Extensions | B3J 0A1 | B3J 0A2 | B3J 0A3 | B3J 0A4 | B3J 0A5 | B3J 0A6 | B3J 0A7 | B3J 0A8 | B3J 0A9 | B3J 0B1 | More |
| Neighborhoods | Downtown Halifax, South End, Spring Garden, Waterfront |
| Local Time | Wednesday 1:14 PM |
| Timezone | Bolivia Time |
| Coordinates | 44.64542078257019° / -63.57535819898881° |
| Related Postal Codes | B3A, B3B, B3E, B3G, B3H, B3K |
Map of Postal Code B3J
Interactive MapPostal Code B3J Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,002 | 3,565 | 3,909 | 4,426 |
| Population Density | 3,174 / km² | 3,770 / km² | 4,134 / km² | 4,680 / km² |
B3J Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 13.2% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code B3J | +47.4% | +24.2% | +13.2% |
| Nova Scotia | +6.9% | +2.5% | +1.4% |
| Canada | +55.8% | +30.2% | +17.2% |
Postal Code B3J Median Age
Median Age: 39.9 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code B3J | 39.9 years | 40.9 years | 38.8 years |
| Nova Scotia | 43.8 years | 44.8 years | 42.8 years |
| Canada | 40.6 years | 41.5 years | 39.6 years |
Postal Code B3J Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 116 | 110 | 227 |
| 5-9 | 111 | 106 | 218 |
| 10-14 | 119 | 113 | 233 |
| 15-19 | 137 | 134 | 271 |
| 20-24 | 177 | 177 | 355 |
| 25-29 | 159 | 164 | 323 |
| 30-34 | 142 | 152 | 295 |
| 35-39 | 145 | 156 | 301 |
| 40-44 | 150 | 165 | 316 |
| 45-49 | 183 | 192 | 376 |
| 50-54 | 173 | 185 | 359 |
| 55-59 | 146 | 162 | 309 |
| 60-64 | 130 | 141 | 272 |
| 65-69 | 91 | 99 | 191 |
| 70-74 | 62 | 72 | 135 |
| 75-79 | 46 | 58 | 104 |
| 80-84 | 30 | 45 | 76 |
| 85 Plus | 22 | 53 | 76 |
Postal Code B3J Population Density
Population Density: 4,680 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code B3J | 4,426 | 0.946 km² | 4,680 / km² |
| Nova Scotia | 947,672 | 61,794 km² | 15.3 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Postal Code B3J Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 to 2100Sources:
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [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.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in B3J Downtown Halifax: 79.8%
South End: 10.4%
Other: 9.8%
Business Concentration in Postal Code B3J
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry Shopping: 18.7%
Restaurants: 16%
Professional Services: 14.9%
Financial Services: 6.3%
Food: 5.5%
Industry: 5.4%
Community & Government: 5.3%
Other: 27.9%
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business | Average Google Rating | Businesses per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty & Spas | 137 | 22.4 years | 4.5 | 31.0 |
| Beauty salons | 48 | 22 years | 4.5 | 10.8 |
| Hairdressers | 54 | 22.5 years | 4.5 | 12.2 |
| Community & Government | 269 | 24.4 years | 4.2 | 60.8 |
| Public administration | 162 | 25.1 years | 3.5 | 36.6 |
| Education | 120 | 24.7 years | 4.8 | 27.1 |
| Entertainment | 103 | 27.1 years | 4.5 | 23.3 |
| Financial Services | 428 | 23.6 years | 4.1 | 96.7 |
| Atm's | 53 | 25.4 years | 3.6 | 12.0 |
| Banks | 75 | 24.1 years | 3.4 | 16.9 |
| Finance other | 58 | 23.2 years | 4.2 | 13.1 |
| Loan companies | 121 | 23.4 years | 4.3 | 27.3 |
| Food | 274 | 23.5 years | 4.2 | 61.9 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 36 | 23.1 years | 4.4 | 8.1 |
| Home Services | 197 | 22.7 years | 3.8 | 44.5 |
| Real estate | 103 | 22 years | 3.8 | 23.3 |
| Hotels & Travel | 178 | 23 years | 4.3 | 40.2 |
| Hotels and motels | 30 | 22.3 years | 4.3 | 6.8 |
| Other accommodation | 47 | 23.4 years | 4.3 | 10.6 |
| Travel agencies | 32 | 21.7 years | 4.4 | 7.2 |
| Industry | 292 | 25.2 years | 4.1 | 66.0 |
| All membership organizations | 46 | 24.9 years | 4.1 | 10.4 |
| Construction of buildings | 30 | 23.5 years | 4.1 | 6.8 |
| Other membership organizations | 54 | 24.7 years | 4.4 | 12.2 |
| Local Services | 128 | 23.5 years | 4.0 | 28.9 |
| Media | 37 | 28 years | 4.0 | 8.4 |
| Medical | 230 | 21.5 years | 4.5 | 52.0 |
| Health and medical | 94 | 21.4 years | 4.3 | 21.2 |
| Professional Services | 601 | 23.2 years | 4.3 | 135.8 |
| Accountants | 38 | 25.1 years | 4.1 | 8.6 |
| Advertising and marketing | 49 | 22.8 years | 4.4 | 11.1 |
| Corporate management | 95 | 22.2 years | 4.1 | 21.5 |
| Employment agencies | 42 | 21.2 years | 3.8 | 9.5 |
| Lawyers legal | 117 | 23.7 years | 4.6 | 26.4 |
| Technical construction services | 36 | 23.5 years | 4.3 | 8.1 |
| Religion | 31 | 26.9 years | 4.6 | 7.0 |
| Restaurants | 872 | 23.7 years | 4.2 | 197.0 |
| American restaurants | 43 | 26.8 years | 4.2 | 9.7 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 105 | 24.2 years | 4.2 | 23.7 |
| Cafes | 77 | 22.5 years | 4.4 | 17.4 |
| Shopping | 1,164 | 24.6 years | 4.2 | 263.0 |
| Clothing accessories | 39 | 23.7 years | 4.0 | 8.8 |
| Clothing stores | 96 | 24.7 years | 4.4 | 21.7 |
| Electronics stores | 58 | 22.4 years | 4.2 | 13.1 |
| Gifts, cards and party supplies | 40 | 26 years | 4.4 | 9.0 |
| Jewelers and watches | 47 | 26.8 years | 4.6 | 10.6 |
| Office supplies and stationery stores | 65 | 21.5 years | 4.1 | 14.7 |
| Shopping other | 67 | 27.8 years | 4.0 | 15.1 |
| Women's clothing | 57 | 24.4 years | 4.3 | 12.9 |
| Sports & Activities | 112 | 24.3 years | 4.4 | 25.3 |
Businesses in Postal Code B3J
Business distribution by price for Postal Code B3J
Moderate: 43.3%
Expensive: 24.2%
Inexpensive: 19.7%
Very Expensive: 12.8%
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Sources: [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
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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 | 99.4 km | 5,000 m | Nova Scotia, Canada | usgs.gov |
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