Mont-Laurier Profile

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

National Rank:298 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

Mont-Laurier Population

Total Population (2021)

14,180

Total Population (2016)

14,116

Population Growth

+0.5% (+64)

Growth Rank

#551 of 688Same geo level

Male

49.2%6,970

Female

50.8%7,210

Male-to-Female Ratio

0.967

Average Age

46.2

Median Age

48.8

Age Rank

#530 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

600(4.2%)

5–9

665(4.7%)

10–14

750(5.3%)

15–19

690(4.9%)

20–24

660(4.7%)

25–29

700(4.9%)

30–34

740(5.2%)

35–39

765(5.4%)

40–44

870(6.1%)

45–49

805(5.7%)

50–54

815(5.7%)

55–59

1,165(8.2%)

60–64

1,235(8.7%)

65–69

1,230(8.7%)

70–74

980(6.9%)

75–79

690(4.9%)

80–84

430(3.0%)

85+

390(2.8%)

Mont-Laurier Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

2.1

Total Private Dwellings

7,223

Occupied Private Dwellings

6,698

Size Distribution

1 Person

2,595 (38.8%)

2 Persons

2,465 (36.8%)

3 Persons

760 (11.4%)

4 Persons

610 (9.1%)

5+ Persons

265 (4.0%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

1,200(17.9%)

Couples without children

1,930(28.8%)

One-parent families

575(8.6%)

One-person households

2,595(38.8%)

Multigenerational

65(1.0%)

Multiple-family

10(0.1%)

Mont-Laurier Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$62,150After tax

Median Household Income

$52,400After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$36,200After tax

Median Individual Income

$32,400After tax

Income Rank

#662 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

72.8%

Employment Income

59.6%

Government Transfers

27.3%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

730(6.3%)

$10k–$20k

1,630(14.1%)

$20k–$30k

2,410(20.9%)

$30k–$40k

1,720(14.9%)

$40k–$50k

1,595(13.8%)

$50k–$60k

1,200(10.4%)

$60k–$70k

660(5.7%)

$70k–$80k

475(4.1%)

$80k–$90k

395(3.4%)

$90k–$100k

245(2.1%)

$100k+

470(4.1%)

Mont-Laurier Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

54.6%

Unemployment Rate

6.9%

Total Labour Force

6,860

Employed

6,385

Unemployed

470

Not in Labour Force

4,825

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

16.1%

Children (0–17)

11.2%

Adults (18–64)

12.5%

Seniors (65+)

28.4%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.2900 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.250

Mont-Laurier Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

10 (0.1%)

French Only

11,055 (79.1%)

English & French

2,900 (20.8%)

Neither

5 (0.0%)

Mother Tongue

English

110 (0.8%)

French

13,670 (97.9%)

Non-official languages

105 (0.8%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

French

13,670(97.9%)

English

110(0.8%)

Spanish

35(0.3%)

Arabic

10(0.1%)

Mandarin

5(0.0%)

Italian

5(0.0%)

Mont-Laurier Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

4,070(60.7%)

Semi-detached

180(2.7%)

Row house

40(0.6%)

Duplex

675(10.1%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

1,575(23.5%)

Other attached

65(1.0%)

Movable

90(1.3%)

Community snapshot

About Mont-Laurier

Mont-Laurier is a city in the Upper Laurentians of Quebec, on the Rivière du Lièvre along Highway 117 toward the Réserve faunique Rouge-Matawin and parks farther north. Forestry, outdoor recreation, and a role as the region’s main service centre define the place. About 14,000 people live in Mont-Laurier.

Known for

Upper Laurentians service city on Highway 117
Rivière du Lièvre waterfront setting
Forestry and outdoor recreation economy
Gateway toward northern parks and wildlife reserves
Regional healthcare and retail hub

See & do

Downtown Mont-Laurier
Shops and services along the Highway 117 core.
Rivière du Lièvre waterfront parks
River walks and lookouts in the city.
Parc national du Mont-Tremblant approaches (south)
Trail and lake country toward the lower Laurentians.
Local beaches and boat launches
Summer recreation on nearby lakes and the river.
Forestry interpretive / outdoor outfitters
Gear and information for hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling.

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