District 14 has a population of approximately 28,500 residents and is made up of the suburban communities of Hammonds Plains, Upper Hammonds Plains, Lucasville, as well as Middle and Upper Sackville.
After the war of 1812, there was a major migration of black refugees from the United States who settled in many parts of Nova Scotia, including the area that is now the community of Lucasville. Today, Lucasville is an important source of African Nova Scotian history and culture, with many of the current residents descendant from these original black settlers.
Middle and Upper Sackville are made up mostly of suburban neighbourhoods that have experienced significant growth over the last decade. The communities are home to a number of sports fields, making them a popular destination for baseball and softball teams. Music fans also enjoy the popular Weir Rockin' festival, an annual summer rock festival held at Weir Field in Upper Sackville. The district is also home to several schools and is a popular place to live for young families.
The village of Hammonds Plains was established by Loyalists in 1786. The settlement was intended to become the eastern end of the Old Annapolis Road, which was planned as a transportation link between Halifax and Annapolis Royal. In 1815, Black Refugees settled in Upper Hammonds Plains along the Pockwock Lake, which became one of the first African Canadian communities in Nova Scotia. The area was known for its timber trade and mills.