Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts Profile

Explore population, households, income, employment, languages, and dwellings for Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts. Compare trends since 2016 and dig into the full demographic profile below.

National Rank:370 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts Population

Total Population (2021)

11,211

Total Population (2016)

10,223

Population Growth

+9.7% (+988)

Growth Rank

#139 of 688Same geo level

Male

47.8%5,355

Female

52.2%5,855

Male-to-Female Ratio

0.915

Average Age

49.3

Median Age

55.2

Age Rank

#636 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

420(3.7%)

5–9

470(4.2%)

10–14

495(4.4%)

15–19

420(3.7%)

20–24

425(3.8%)

25–29

495(4.4%)

30–34

535(4.8%)

35–39

540(4.8%)

40–44

620(5.5%)

45–49

570(5.1%)

50–54

610(5.4%)

55–59

965(8.6%)

60–64

1,210(10.8%)

65–69

1,085(9.7%)

70–74

915(8.2%)

75–79

660(5.9%)

80–84

380(3.4%)

85+

395(3.5%)

Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

2.0

Total Private Dwellings

6,767

Occupied Private Dwellings

5,514

Size Distribution

1 Person

2,205 (40.0%)

2 Persons

2,170 (39.3%)

3 Persons

535 (9.7%)

4 Persons

400 (7.3%)

5+ Persons

200 (3.6%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

765(13.9%)

Couples without children

1,645(29.8%)

One-parent families

495(9.0%)

One-person households

2,210(40.1%)

Multigenerational

60(1.1%)

Multiple-family

15(0.3%)

Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$62,550After tax

Median Household Income

$52,400After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$36,960After tax

Median Individual Income

$31,800After tax

Income Rank

#655 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

72.2%

Employment Income

52.3%

Government Transfers

27.9%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

495(5.3%)

$10k–$20k

1,290(13.8%)

$20k–$30k

2,100(22.5%)

$30k–$40k

1,460(15.6%)

$40k–$50k

1,220(13.1%)

$50k–$60k

880(9.4%)

$60k–$70k

580(6.2%)

$70k–$80k

390(4.2%)

$80k–$90k

305(3.3%)

$90k–$100k

155(1.7%)

$100k+

465(5.0%)

Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

49.3%

Unemployment Rate

9.7%

Total Labour Force

5,165

Employed

4,665

Unemployed

500

Not in Labour Force

4,300

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

16.3%

Children (0–17)

12.8%

Adults (18–64)

13.4%

Seniors (65+)

23.5%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.3220 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.274

Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

145 (1.3%)

French Only

6,370 (57.4%)

English & French

4,570 (41.2%)

Mother Tongue

English

520 (4.7%)

French

10,135 (91.4%)

Non-official languages

255 (2.3%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

French

10,135(91.4%)

English

520(4.7%)

Spanish

50(0.5%)

Italian

35(0.3%)

Arabic

25(0.2%)

Polish

15(0.1%)

Portuguese

10(0.1%)

Greek

10(0.1%)

Mandarin

5(0.0%)

Cantonese

5(0.0%)

Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

2,695(48.9%)

Semi-detached

120(2.2%)

Row house

195(3.5%)

Duplex

1,030(18.7%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

1,410(25.6%)

Other attached

25(0.5%)

Movable

35(0.6%)

Community snapshot

About Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts

Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts is a city in the Laurentians, Quebec, on Lac des Sables northwest of Montréal. A classic Laurentian resort town, it mixes a lakeside village centre with surrounding ski hills, bike paths, and cottage country. About 10,000 people live in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts.

Known for

Laurentian resort city on Lac des Sables
Lakeside village centre and boardwalk
Ski, bike, and cottage tourism hub
Northwest of Montréal on Route 117
Gateway toward Mont-Tremblant country

See & do

Lac des Sables waterfront
Beach, boardwalk, and lake views in the town centre.
Centre-ville Sainte-Agathe
Shops and restaurants around the lakeside core.
Parc des Pionniers and local trails
Green space and walking routes near downtown.
Nearby ski hills and bike paths
Year-round outdoor recreation in the Laurentians.
Route 117 mountain corridor
Scenic drives toward Tremblant and deeper ski country.

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