Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures Profile

Explore population, households, income, employment, languages, and dwellings for Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures. Compare trends since 2016 and dig into the full demographic profile below.

National Rank:222 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures Population

Total Population (2021)

19,907

Total Population (2016)

18,820

Population Growth

+5.8% (+1,087)

Growth Rank

#284 of 688Same geo level

Male

49.6%9,875

Female

50.4%10,030

Male-to-Female Ratio

0.985

Average Age

45.2

Median Age

48.8

Age Rank

#477 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

825(4.1%)

5–9

970(4.9%)

10–14

1,195(6.0%)

15–19

1,200(6.0%)

20–24

1,050(5.3%)

25–29

735(3.7%)

30–34

865(4.3%)

35–39

980(4.9%)

40–44

1,210(6.1%)

45–49

1,290(6.5%)

50–54

1,345(6.8%)

55–59

1,715(8.6%)

60–64

1,820(9.1%)

65–69

1,640(8.2%)

70–74

1,310(6.6%)

75–79

845(4.2%)

80–84

440(2.2%)

85+

475(2.4%)

Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

2.4

Total Private Dwellings

8,453

Occupied Private Dwellings

8,143

Size Distribution

1 Person

2,025 (24.9%)

2 Persons

3,375 (41.4%)

3 Persons

1,100 (13.5%)

4 Persons

1,165 (14.3%)

5+ Persons

480 (5.9%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

2,365(29.0%)

Couples without children

2,945(36.2%)

One-parent families

560(6.9%)

One-person households

2,025(24.9%)

Multigenerational

55(0.7%)

Multiple-family

15(0.2%)

Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$104,000After tax

Median Household Income

$90,000After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$52,800After tax

Median Individual Income

$46,000After tax

Income Rank

#91 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

87.8%

Employment Income

65.8%

Government Transfers

12.2%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

940(5.9%)

$10k–$20k

1,495(9.3%)

$20k–$30k

1,595(9.9%)

$30k–$40k

1,525(9.5%)

$40k–$50k

1,640(10.2%)

$50k–$60k

1,695(10.6%)

$60k–$70k

1,420(8.8%)

$70k–$80k

1,115(6.9%)

$80k–$90k

1,020(6.4%)

$90k–$100k

795(5.0%)

$100k+

2,810(17.5%)

Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

61.2%

Unemployment Rate

5.3%

Total Labour Force

10,510

Employed

9,955

Unemployed

555

Not in Labour Force

5,765

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

3.7%

Children (0–17)

3.1%

Adults (18–64)

3.0%

Seniors (65+)

6.0%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.3110 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.264

Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

30 (0.2%)

French Only

9,805 (50.0%)

English & French

9,750 (49.7%)

Neither

25 (0.1%)

Mother Tongue

English

260 (1.3%)

French

18,700 (95.4%)

Non-official languages

405 (2.1%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

French

18,700(95.4%)

English

260(1.3%)

Spanish

115(0.6%)

Arabic

75(0.4%)

Portuguese

45(0.2%)

Russian

25(0.1%)

Italian

15(0.1%)

Polish

15(0.1%)

Mandarin

10(0.1%)

Vietnamese

10(0.1%)

Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

5,245(64.4%)

Semi-detached

380(4.7%)

Row house

85(1.0%)

Duplex

235(2.9%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

650(8.0%)

Apt. ≥ 5 storeys

1,505(18.5%)

Other attached

30(0.4%)

Movable

5(0.1%)

Community snapshot

About Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures

Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures is a city in the Québec City metropolitan area, on the north shore of the St. Lawrence west of Quebec City toward Cap-Rouge and the airport corridor. Suburban neighbourhoods, remaining farmland, and river shore share a municipality that grew quickly with the capital region. About 20,000 people live in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures.

Known for

West-of-Quebec City suburban municipality
St. Lawrence north-shore setting toward Cap-Rouge
Mix of new neighbourhoods and remaining farmland
Proximity to Jean Lesage International Airport corridor
Commuter community in the Capitale-Nationale region

See & do

St. Lawrence shore parks / lookouts
River views on the city’s southern edge.
Local recreation centres and parks
Family sports and green space in suburban neighbourhoods.
Remaining farm-country roads
Agricultural pockets still inside municipal limits.
Nearby Cap-Rouge / Quebec City amenities
Historic and urban attractions a short drive east.
Community trail network
Walking and cycling paths through residential sectors.

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