Dorval Profile

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

National Rank:232 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

Dorval Population

Total Population (2021)

19,302

Total Population (2016)

18,980

Population Growth

+1.7% (+322)

Growth Rank

#503 of 688Same geo level

Male

49.4%9,525

Female

50.7%9,780

Male-to-Female Ratio

0.974

Average Age

44.1

Median Age

45.2

Age Rank

#417 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

765(4.0%)

5–9

905(4.7%)

10–14

985(5.1%)

15–19

945(4.9%)

20–24

1,125(5.8%)

25–29

1,260(6.5%)

30–34

1,145(5.9%)

35–39

1,235(6.4%)

40–44

1,215(6.3%)

45–49

1,300(6.7%)

50–54

1,310(6.8%)

55–59

1,545(8.0%)

60–64

1,515(7.8%)

65–69

1,195(6.2%)

70–74

1,100(5.7%)

75–79

790(4.1%)

80–84

500(2.6%)

85+

455(2.4%)

Dorval Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

2.2

Total Private Dwellings

9,058

Occupied Private Dwellings

8,716

Size Distribution

1 Person

3,310 (38.0%)

2 Persons

2,725 (31.3%)

3 Persons

1,145 (13.1%)

4 Persons

1,065 (12.2%)

5+ Persons

475 (5.4%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

2,055(23.6%)

Couples without children

1,990(22.8%)

One-parent families

790(9.1%)

One-person households

3,310(38.0%)

Multigenerational

145(1.7%)

Multiple-family

25(0.3%)

Dorval Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$86,900After tax

Median Household Income

$66,000After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$47,440After tax

Median Individual Income

$37,600After tax

Income Rank

#461 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

84.2%

Employment Income

65.6%

Government Transfers

15.8%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

1,255(7.9%)

$10k–$20k

1,690(10.6%)

$20k–$30k

2,385(15.0%)

$30k–$40k

2,105(13.2%)

$40k–$50k

1,825(11.5%)

$50k–$60k

1,550(9.7%)

$60k–$70k

1,195(7.5%)

$70k–$80k

900(5.7%)

$80k–$90k

710(4.5%)

$90k–$100k

535(3.4%)

$100k+

1,760(11.1%)

Dorval Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

59.9%

Unemployment Rate

10.2%

Total Labour Force

10,930

Employed

9,810

Unemployed

1,120

Not in Labour Force

5,445

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

10.1%

Children (0–17)

9.4%

Adults (18–64)

9.0%

Seniors (65+)

13.9%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.3610 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.306

Dorval Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

4,030 (21.1%)

French Only

1,340 (7.0%)

English & French

13,510 (70.6%)

Neither

255 (1.3%)

Mother Tongue

English

7,890 (41.2%)

French

5,125 (26.8%)

Non-official languages

4,765 (24.9%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

English

7,890(41.2%)

French

5,125(26.8%)

Spanish

640(3.3%)

Mandarin

580(3.0%)

Arabic

495(2.6%)

Italian

485(2.5%)

Tagalog

225(1.2%)

Russian

180(0.9%)

Punjabi

130(0.7%)

Polish

130(0.7%)

Dorval Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

3,970(45.6%)

Semi-detached

300(3.4%)

Row house

245(2.8%)

Duplex

220(2.5%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

3,100(35.6%)

Apt. ≥ 5 storeys

870(10.0%)

Other attached

10(0.1%)

Movable

5(0.1%)

Community snapshot

About Dorval

Dorval is a city on Montreal’s West Island in Quebec, on the shore of Lake Saint-Louis beside Montréal–Trudeau International Airport. A historic waterside core, marina character, and major airport employment define a compact on-island municipality. Highways 20 and 520 frame its edges. About 19,000 people live in Dorval.

Known for

West Island city beside Montréal–Trudeau International Airport
Lake Saint-Louis waterfront and marina
Historic Dorval village core on the shore
Airport-related employment and hotel corridor
On-island municipality on Highway 20

See & do

Dorval waterfront / boardwalk
Lake Saint-Louis shore walks and marina views.
Parc Forestier / local parks
Green space near the lakeshore neighbourhoods.
Historic downtown Dorval
Shops and restaurants in the old village centre.
Bike paths along the lakeshore
Cycling links toward neighbouring West Island cities.
Airport observation / transit links
Close access to YUL for travellers and aviation watchers.

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