Mercier Profile

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

National Rank:290 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

Mercier Population

Total Population (2021)

14,626

Total Population (2016)

13,115

Population Growth

+11.5% (+1,511)

Growth Rank

#96 of 688Same geo level

Male

49.4%7,220

Female

50.7%7,410

Male-to-Female Ratio

0.974

Average Age

38.1

Median Age

39.2

Age Rank

#74 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

965(6.6%)

5–9

1,190(8.1%)

10–14

1,090(7.5%)

15–19

915(6.3%)

20–24

710(4.9%)

25–29

725(5.0%)

30–34

875(6.0%)

35–39

1,070(7.3%)

40–44

1,210(8.3%)

45–49

1,000(6.8%)

50–54

940(6.4%)

55–59

975(6.7%)

60–64

965(6.6%)

65–69

675(4.6%)

70–74

565(3.9%)

75–79

410(2.8%)

80–84

225(1.5%)

85+

135(0.9%)

Mercier Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

2.7

Total Private Dwellings

5,472

Occupied Private Dwellings

5,398

Size Distribution

1 Person

1,095 (20.3%)

2 Persons

1,820 (33.7%)

3 Persons

955 (17.7%)

4 Persons

945 (17.5%)

5+ Persons

580 (10.7%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

1,905(35.3%)

Couples without children

1,450(26.9%)

One-parent families

530(9.8%)

One-person households

1,095(20.3%)

Multigenerational

135(2.5%)

Multiple-family

25(0.5%)

Mercier Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$92,100After tax

Median Household Income

$85,000After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$45,280After tax

Median Individual Income

$41,200After tax

Income Rank

#168 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

82.8%

Employment Income

70.8%

Government Transfers

17.3%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

700(6.4%)

$10k–$20k

1,060(9.6%)

$20k–$30k

1,465(13.3%)

$30k–$40k

1,210(11.0%)

$40k–$50k

1,380(12.6%)

$50k–$60k

1,230(11.2%)

$60k–$70k

1,025(9.3%)

$70k–$80k

840(7.6%)

$80k–$90k

605(5.5%)

$90k–$100k

405(3.7%)

$100k+

1,070(9.7%)

Mercier Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

67.7%

Unemployment Rate

5.0%

Total Labour Force

8,085

Employed

7,675

Unemployed

405

Not in Labour Force

3,245

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

5.5%

Children (0–17)

4.8%

Adults (18–64)

4.1%

Seniors (65+)

13.1%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.2610 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.225

Mercier Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

420 (2.9%)

French Only

6,230 (42.6%)

English & French

7,920 (54.2%)

Neither

55 (0.4%)

Mother Tongue

English

1,040 (7.1%)

French

12,000 (82.1%)

Non-official languages

1,135 (7.8%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

French

12,000(82.1%)

English

1,040(7.1%)

Spanish

195(1.3%)

Russian

145(1.0%)

Arabic

115(0.8%)

Italian

75(0.5%)

Portuguese

45(0.3%)

Mandarin

30(0.2%)

Polish

25(0.2%)

Bengali

25(0.2%)

Mercier Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

3,845(71.2%)

Semi-detached

400(7.4%)

Row house

155(2.9%)

Duplex

160(3.0%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

815(15.1%)

Other attached

25(0.5%)

Community snapshot

About Mercier

Mercier is a city in Montérégie, Quebec, southwest of Montréal on the Châteauguay River corridor toward Sainte-Martine. Suburban growth, local commerce, and quick Highway 30 / 138 access to the South Shore job market define a residential off-island community. About 14,000 people live in Mercier.

Known for

Montérégie city on the Châteauguay River corridor
Residential community southwest of Montréal
Highway 30 and 138 South Shore access
Local parks and family neighbourhoods
Neighbour to Châteauguay and Sainte-Martine

See & do

Parc riverain / Châteauguay River parks
Shoreline green space through the city.
Centre-ville commercial streets
Shops and services in the municipal core.
Local bike paths and parks
Neighbourhood recreation and cycling.
Community recreation centres
Arenas and sports facilities.
Nearby Châteauguay amenities
Regional shopping and riverfront a short drive away.

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