Saint-Basile-le-Grand Profile

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

National Rank:262 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

Saint-Basile-le-Grand Population

Total Population (2021)

17,053

Total Population (2016)

17,059

Population Growth

0.0% (-6)

Growth Rank

#572 of 688Same geo level

Male

49.1%8,380

Female

50.9%8,675

Male-to-Female Ratio

0.966

Average Age

39.6

Median Age

41.6

Age Rank

#122 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

865(5.1%)

5–9

1,125(6.6%)

10–14

1,365(8.0%)

15–19

1,210(7.1%)

20–24

780(4.6%)

25–29

730(4.3%)

30–34

915(5.4%)

35–39

1,115(6.5%)

40–44

1,445(8.5%)

45–49

1,455(8.5%)

50–54

1,290(7.6%)

55–59

1,210(7.1%)

60–64

1,065(6.2%)

65–69

890(5.2%)

70–74

630(3.7%)

75–79

480(2.8%)

80–84

210(1.2%)

85+

265(1.6%)

Saint-Basile-le-Grand Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

2.6

Total Private Dwellings

6,635

Occupied Private Dwellings

6,561

Size Distribution

1 Person

1,455 (22.2%)

2 Persons

2,265 (34.5%)

3 Persons

1,125 (17.1%)

4 Persons

1,210 (18.4%)

5+ Persons

510 (7.8%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

2,295(35.0%)

Couples without children

1,805(27.5%)

One-parent families

695(10.6%)

One-person households

1,455(22.2%)

Multigenerational

90(1.4%)

Multiple-family

25(0.4%)

Saint-Basile-le-Grand Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$98,800After tax

Median Household Income

$89,000After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$49,200After tax

Median Individual Income

$44,400After tax

Income Rank

#105 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

86.6%

Employment Income

75.0%

Government Transfers

13.4%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

890(6.8%)

$10k–$20k

1,140(8.7%)

$20k–$30k

1,505(11.4%)

$30k–$40k

1,280(9.7%)

$40k–$50k

1,495(11.3%)

$50k–$60k

1,340(10.2%)

$60k–$70k

1,160(8.8%)

$70k–$80k

940(7.1%)

$80k–$90k

830(6.3%)

$90k–$100k

670(5.1%)

$100k+

1,925(14.6%)

Saint-Basile-le-Grand Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

69.7%

Unemployment Rate

4.8%

Total Labour Force

9,925

Employed

9,445

Unemployed

475

Not in Labour Force

3,625

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

3.8%

Children (0–17)

2.7%

Adults (18–64)

2.7%

Seniors (65+)

10.3%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.2660 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.228

Saint-Basile-le-Grand Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

120 (0.7%)

French Only

7,470 (43.8%)

English & French

9,435 (55.3%)

Neither

30 (0.2%)

Mother Tongue

English

505 (3.0%)

French

15,245 (89.4%)

Non-official languages

945 (5.5%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

French

15,245(89.4%)

English

505(3.0%)

Spanish

270(1.6%)

Arabic

110(0.6%)

Russian

80(0.5%)

Portuguese

65(0.4%)

Mandarin

40(0.2%)

Italian

35(0.2%)

Persian

35(0.2%)

Polish

25(0.1%)

Saint-Basile-le-Grand Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

4,520(68.9%)

Semi-detached

350(5.3%)

Row house

55(0.8%)

Duplex

120(1.8%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

1,300(19.8%)

Other attached

30(0.5%)

Movable

185(2.8%)

Community snapshot

About Saint-Basile-le-Grand

Saint-Basile-le-Grand is a South Shore city in Montérégie, Quebec, between Mont-Saint-Bruno and the Richelieu corridor toward McMasterville. Suburban neighbourhoods, parks, and quick access to Mont-Saint-Bruno’s trails and orchards define a residential Montréal-region community. About 17,000 people live in Saint-Basile-le-Grand.

Known for

South Shore city next to Mont-Saint-Bruno
Residential Montérégie community toward the Richelieu
Gateway to mountain trails and apple country
Parks and family neighbourhoods
Regional transit links toward Montréal

See & do

Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno (nearby)
Lakes, trails, and ski hills on the Monteregian mountain.
Local parks and bike paths
Neighbourhood green space and cycling links.
Centre-ville commercial streets
Shops and services in the municipal core.
Orchard country approaches
Apple and farm stands on the mountain’s flanks.
Richelieu valley drives
Short trips toward Beloeil and river towns.

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