The average and median total income levels were lower in the Western Region. which includes Digby, then in Nova Scotia.
| Characteristic | Western Region | Western Region (%) | Nova Scotia (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population 15 years and over | 44,737 | 100 | 828,846 |
| Without income | 2,357 | 5.3 | 4.6 |
| With income | 42,381 | 94.7 | 95.4 |
| Under $5,000 | 3,275 | 7.3 | 8.1 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 4,564 | 10.2 | 9.1 |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4,950 | 11.1 | 9.4 |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 6,193 | 13.8 | 10.4 |
| $20,000 to $29,999 | 7,833 | 17.5 | 14.8 |
| $30,000 to $39,999 | 6,568 | 14.7 | 13.3 |
| $40,000 to $49,999 | 4,389 | 9.8 | 10.3 |
| $50,000 to $59,999 | 2,537 | 5.7 | 7.5 |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 2,535 | 5.7 | 8.7 |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 1,182 | 2.6 | 4.5 |
| $100,000 and over | 713 | 1.6 | 3.9 |
| $100,000 to $124,999 | 438 | 1.0 | 2.1 |
| $125,000 and over | 275 | 0.6 | 1.9 |
| Characteristic | Western Region | Nova Scotia |
|---|---|---|
| Median income ($) of the total population 15 years and over |
$25,931 | $30,771 |
| Average income ($) of total population 15 years and over | $33,237 | $40,564 |
In 2015, families residing in the Western Region earned a lower median and average family income compared to Nova Scotia.
| Characteristic | Western Region | Nova Scotia (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Total number of Economic families | 16,112 | 286,480 |
| Median family income | $63,736 | $76,502 |
| Average family income | $74,066 | $93,126 |
Source: Western REN from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada's Labour Market Information Service (2016)