Magog Profile

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

National Rank:161 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

Magog Population

Total Population (2021)

28,312

Total Population (2016)

26,669

Population Growth

+6.2% (+1,643)

Growth Rank

#261 of 688Same geo level

Male

48.0%13,590

Female

52.0%14,725

Male-to-Female Ratio

0.923

Average Age

49.5

Median Age

54.4

Age Rank

#641 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

1,020(3.6%)

5–9

1,265(4.5%)

10–14

1,440(5.1%)

15–19

1,215(4.3%)

20–24

1,015(3.6%)

25–29

1,095(3.9%)

30–34

1,230(4.3%)

35–39

1,425(5.0%)

40–44

1,455(5.1%)

45–49

1,470(5.2%)

50–54

1,695(6.0%)

55–59

2,315(8.2%)

60–64

2,650(9.4%)

65–69

2,515(8.9%)

70–74

2,295(8.1%)

75–79

1,780(6.3%)

80–84

1,010(3.6%)

85+

1,410(5.0%)

Magog Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

2.0

Total Private Dwellings

15,009

Occupied Private Dwellings

13,439

Size Distribution

1 Person

5,215 (38.8%)

2 Persons

5,310 (39.5%)

3 Persons

1,305 (9.7%)

4 Persons

1,070 (8.0%)

5+ Persons

540 (4.0%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

2,130(15.9%)

Couples without children

4,395(32.7%)

One-parent families

1,050(7.8%)

One-person households

5,215(38.8%)

Multigenerational

100(0.7%)

Multiple-family

25(0.2%)

Magog Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$68,800After tax

Median Household Income

$55,200After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$40,120After tax

Median Individual Income

$33,600After tax

Income Rank

#625 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

76.6%

Employment Income

56.0%

Government Transfers

23.4%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

1,260(5.5%)

$10k–$20k

3,040(13.2%)

$20k–$30k

4,545(19.8%)

$30k–$40k

3,380(14.7%)

$40k–$50k

3,030(13.2%)

$50k–$60k

2,240(9.7%)

$60k–$70k

1,550(6.7%)

$70k–$80k

1,060(4.6%)

$80k–$90k

760(3.3%)

$90k–$100k

540(2.3%)

$100k+

1,585(6.9%)

Magog Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

52.0%

Unemployment Rate

7.8%

Total Labour Force

13,140

Employed

12,115

Unemployed

1,025

Not in Labour Force

10,140

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

13.8%

Children (0–17)

10.5%

Adults (18–64)

10.8%

Seniors (65+)

21.2%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.3440 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.292

Magog Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

480 (1.7%)

French Only

14,670 (52.6%)

English & French

12,710 (45.6%)

Neither

10 (0.0%)

Mother Tongue

English

1,485 (5.3%)

French

25,355 (91.0%)

Non-official languages

490 (1.8%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

French

25,355(91.0%)

English

1,485(5.3%)

Spanish

135(0.5%)

Italian

60(0.2%)

Arabic

30(0.1%)

Mandarin

25(0.1%)

Portuguese

20(0.1%)

Vietnamese

15(0.1%)

Polish

10(0.0%)

German

10(0.0%)

Magog Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

6,730(50.1%)

Semi-detached

485(3.6%)

Row house

310(2.3%)

Duplex

1,070(8.0%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

4,555(33.9%)

Apt. ≥ 5 storeys

35(0.3%)

Other attached

145(1.1%)

Movable

105(0.8%)

Community snapshot

About Magog

Magog is a city at the north end of Lake Memphremagog in Québec’s Eastern Townships (Estrie), where the Magog River leaves the lake toward Sherbrooke. It is a resort and service town for lake recreation, with a lively waterfront and mountain views toward Owl’s Head and Mont Orford. Tourism and a year-round residential base share the shoreline. About 28,000 people live in Magog.

Known for

North shore of Lake Memphremagog
Gateway to Parc national du Mont-Orford
Resort and waterfront promenade culture
Magog River outlet toward Sherbrooke
Eastern Townships tourism hub

See & do

Lac Memphrémagog waterfront
Promenade, beaches, and boat access at the lake’s north end.
Parc national du Mont-Orford
Nearby mountains, lakes, hiking, and skiing.
Centre-ville de Magog
Rue Principale shops and restaurants near the water.
Plage municipale / lake beaches
Public swimming on Memphremagog.
Riverwalk toward the Magog River
Paths where the lake drains toward Sherbrooke.

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