Lachute Profile

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

National Rank:299 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

Lachute Population

Total Population (2021)

14,100

Total Population (2016)

12,862

Population Growth

+9.6% (+1,238)

Growth Rank

#144 of 688Same geo level

Male

48.5%6,835

Female

51.5%7,265

Male-to-Female Ratio

0.941

Average Age

47.1

Median Age

50.4

Age Rank

#572 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

665(4.7%)

5–9

645(4.6%)

10–14

690(4.9%)

15–19

650(4.6%)

20–24

600(4.3%)

25–29

745(5.3%)

30–34

790(5.6%)

35–39

725(5.1%)

40–44

765(5.4%)

45–49

675(4.8%)

50–54

790(5.6%)

55–59

1,180(8.4%)

60–64

1,180(8.4%)

65–69

1,110(7.9%)

70–74

920(6.5%)

75–79

855(6.1%)

80–84

510(3.6%)

85+

580(4.1%)

Lachute Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

2.1

Total Private Dwellings

6,862

Occupied Private Dwellings

6,531

Size Distribution

1 Person

2,555 (39.1%)

2 Persons

2,370 (36.3%)

3 Persons

825 (12.6%)

4 Persons

485 (7.4%)

5+ Persons

295 (4.5%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

1,050(16.1%)

Couples without children

1,680(25.7%)

One-parent families

700(10.7%)

One-person households

2,555(39.1%)

Multigenerational

90(1.4%)

Multiple-family

20(0.3%)

Lachute Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$60,450After tax

Median Household Income

$50,800After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$35,680After tax

Median Individual Income

$31,000After tax

Income Rank

#668 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

69.8%

Employment Income

56.3%

Government Transfers

30.3%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

680(6.1%)

$10k–$20k

1,685(15.2%)

$20k–$30k

2,405(21.7%)

$30k–$40k

1,760(15.8%)

$40k–$50k

1,400(12.6%)

$50k–$60k

1,065(9.6%)

$60k–$70k

745(6.7%)

$70k–$80k

425(3.8%)

$80k–$90k

325(2.9%)

$90k–$100k

210(1.9%)

$100k+

405(3.6%)

Lachute Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

49.3%

Unemployment Rate

8.0%

Total Labour Force

6,085

Employed

5,600

Unemployed

485

Not in Labour Force

5,280

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

18.3%

Children (0–17)

17.8%

Adults (18–64)

14.5%

Seniors (65+)

27.3%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.2970 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.256

Lachute Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

425 (3.1%)

French Only

7,200 (52.1%)

English & French

6,185 (44.8%)

Neither

10 (0.1%)

Mother Tongue

English

1,275 (9.2%)

French

11,855 (85.8%)

Non-official languages

230 (1.7%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

French

11,855(85.8%)

English

1,275(9.2%)

Spanish

45(0.3%)

Italian

25(0.2%)

Arabic

15(0.1%)

Mandarin

10(0.1%)

Portuguese

10(0.1%)

Greek

10(0.1%)

Tagalog

5(0.0%)

Polish

5(0.0%)

Lachute Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

3,230(49.4%)

Semi-detached

195(3.0%)

Row house

120(1.8%)

Duplex

675(10.3%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

2,250(34.4%)

Other attached

60(0.9%)

Movable

5(0.1%)

Community snapshot

About Lachute

Lachute is a city in Argenteuil, in Quebec’s Lower Laurentians, on the North River (Rivière du Nord) northwest of Montréal. A historic downtown, agricultural fair heritage, and a service role for surrounding Argenteuil countryside define the place. Highways 50 and 148 provide quick links to the Montréal region. About 14,000 people live in Lachute.

Known for

Argenteuil regional city on the Rivière du Nord
Historic downtown and civic centre
Agricultural fair and rural service heritage
Highway 50 corridor toward Montréal
Lower Laurentians gateway community

See & do

Downtown Lachute
Shops and heritage streets in the city core.
Rivière du Nord parks and walks
Riverside green space through town.
Argenteuil Regional Museum
Local history interpretation.
Expo Lachute Fairgrounds
Home of the long-running Lachute agricultural fair.
Nearby Argenteuil countryside / lakes
Farm and cottage drives outside the city.

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