Carignan Profile

Explore population, households, income, employment, languages, and dwellings for Carignan. Compare trends since 2016 and dig into the full demographic profile below.

National Rank:355 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

Carignan Population

Total Population (2021)

11,740

Total Population (2016)

9,462

Population Growth

+24.1% (+2,278)

Growth Rank

#12 of 688Same geo level

Male

50.5%5,930

Female

49.5%5,810

Male-to-Female Ratio

1.021

Average Age

37.6

Median Age

38.8

Age Rank

#51 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

810(6.9%)

5–9

895(7.6%)

10–14

845(7.2%)

15–19

665(5.7%)

20–24

530(4.5%)

25–29

650(5.5%)

30–34

800(6.8%)

35–39

935(8.0%)

40–44

955(8.1%)

45–49

870(7.4%)

50–54

865(7.4%)

55–59

835(7.1%)

60–64

725(6.2%)

65–69

485(4.1%)

70–74

410(3.5%)

75–79

245(2.1%)

80–84

135(1.1%)

85+

75(0.6%)

Carignan Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

2.8

Total Private Dwellings

4,375

Occupied Private Dwellings

4,274

Size Distribution

1 Person

770 (18.0%)

2 Persons

1,450 (33.9%)

3 Persons

750 (17.5%)

4 Persons

900 (21.1%)

5+ Persons

410 (9.6%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

1,645(38.5%)

Couples without children

1,215(28.4%)

One-parent families

310(7.3%)

One-person households

770(18.0%)

Multigenerational

125(2.9%)

Multiple-family

15(0.4%)

Carignan Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$112,700After tax

Median Household Income

$100,000After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$53,600After tax

Median Individual Income

$45,200After tax

Income Rank

#40 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

88.0%

Employment Income

74.0%

Government Transfers

12.0%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

585(6.5%)

$10k–$20k

785(8.7%)

$20k–$30k

995(11.1%)

$30k–$40k

895(10.0%)

$40k–$50k

960(10.7%)

$50k–$60k

800(8.9%)

$60k–$70k

780(8.7%)

$70k–$80k

595(6.6%)

$80k–$90k

545(6.1%)

$90k–$100k

465(5.2%)

$100k+

1,585(17.6%)

Carignan Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

71.9%

Unemployment Rate

5.2%

Total Labour Force

6,960

Employed

6,605

Unemployed

360

Not in Labour Force

2,230

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

4.4%

Children (0–17)

3.8%

Adults (18–64)

3.7%

Seniors (65+)

9.4%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.3260 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.272

Carignan Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

230 (2.0%)

French Only

4,800 (40.9%)

English & French

6,655 (56.7%)

Neither

50 (0.4%)

Mother Tongue

English

590 (5.0%)

French

9,755 (83.1%)

Non-official languages

1,045 (8.9%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

French

9,755(83.1%)

English

590(5.0%)

Spanish

210(1.8%)

Persian

150(1.3%)

Arabic

135(1.1%)

Mandarin

55(0.5%)

Portuguese

55(0.5%)

Italian

40(0.3%)

Vietnamese

30(0.3%)

Cantonese

25(0.2%)

Carignan Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

3,435(80.4%)

Semi-detached

220(5.1%)

Duplex

200(4.7%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

335(7.8%)

Other attached

70(1.6%)

Community snapshot

About Carignan

Carignan is a city in Montérégie, Quebec, on the Rivière Richelieu south of Montréal between Chambly and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. Riverside suburbs, canal heritage nearby, and South Shore farmland toward the Richelieu Valley define the community. About 11,000 people live in Carignan.

Known for

Richelieu River city in Montérégie
Between Chambly and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
South Shore suburban-rural mix
Proximity to Chambly Canal heritage
Montréal South Shore commuter community

See & do

Rivière Richelieu waterfront
River parks and shoreline walks through Carignan.
Nearby Chambly Canal / Fort Chambly
Historic canal and fort a short drive north.
Centre-ville / local parks
Neighbourhood green space and community facilities.
Richelieu Valley bike routes
Cycling links along the river corridor.
Approaches to Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Regional services and festivals nearby.

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