Sainte-Sophie Profile

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

National Rank:246 of 688

Level:Census subdivision

Sainte-Sophie Population

Total Population (2021)

18,080

Total Population (2016)

15,690

Population Growth

+15.2% (+2,390)

Growth Rank

#48 of 688Same geo level

Male

51.7%9,345

Female

48.3%8,730

Male-to-Female Ratio

1.070

Average Age

37.5

Median Age

37.2

Age Rank

#48 of 688Same geo level

Population Age Distribution

0–4

1,365(7.5%)

5–9

1,360(7.5%)

10–14

1,170(6.5%)

15–19

790(4.4%)

20–24

835(4.6%)

25–29

1,375(7.6%)

30–34

1,570(8.7%)

35–39

1,385(7.7%)

40–44

1,270(7.0%)

45–49

1,105(6.1%)

50–54

1,185(6.6%)

55–59

1,370(7.6%)

60–64

1,225(6.8%)

65–69

820(4.5%)

70–74

580(3.2%)

75–79

350(1.9%)

80–84

175(1.0%)

85+

155(0.9%)

Sainte-Sophie Households

Household Size

Average Household Size

2.5

Total Private Dwellings

7,490

Occupied Private Dwellings

7,211

Size Distribution

1 Person

1,810 (25.1%)

2 Persons

2,550 (35.4%)

3 Persons

1,190 (16.5%)

4 Persons

1,090 (15.1%)

5+ Persons

565 (7.8%)

Household Composition

Couples with children

2,180(30.2%)

Couples without children

2,025(28.1%)

One-parent families

595(8.3%)

One-person households

1,810(25.1%)

Multigenerational

145(2.0%)

Multiple-family

30(0.4%)

Sainte-Sophie Incomes

Summary

Avg. Household Income

$76,400After tax

Median Household Income

$72,000After tax

Avg. Individual Income

$39,920After tax

Median Individual Income

$38,000After tax

Income Rank

#353 of 688Same geo level

Income Composition

Market Income

78.2%

Employment Income

69.8%

Government Transfers

21.8%

Individual Income Distribution

Under $10k

830(6.0%)

$10k–$20k

1,420(10.3%)

$20k–$30k

2,030(14.7%)

$30k–$40k

1,960(14.2%)

$40k–$50k

2,105(15.3%)

$50k–$60k

1,620(11.7%)

$60k–$70k

1,180(8.6%)

$70k–$80k

905(6.6%)

$80k–$90k

630(4.6%)

$90k–$100k

405(2.9%)

$100k+

715(5.2%)

Sainte-Sophie Employment

Labour Force

Employment Rate

68.1%

Unemployment Rate

5.7%

Total Labour Force

10,195

Employed

9,605

Unemployed

585

Not in Labour Force

3,900

Low Income Prevalence

Overall Low-Income Rate

8.2%

Children (0–17)

7.1%

Adults (18–64)

6.5%

Seniors (65+)

20.0%

Gini Coefficient (Total)

0.2430 = perfect equality

Gini Coefficient (After-Tax)

0.212

Sainte-Sophie Languages

Language Knowledge

English Only

55 (0.3%)

French Only

11,365 (62.9%)

English & French

6,630 (36.7%)

Neither

30 (0.2%)

Mother Tongue

English

340 (1.9%)

French

17,125 (94.7%)

Non-official languages

370 (2.0%)

Top Mother Tongue Languages

French

17,125(94.7%)

English

340(1.9%)

Spanish

110(0.6%)

Italian

35(0.2%)

Portuguese

30(0.2%)

Arabic

25(0.1%)

Russian

20(0.1%)

Mandarin

10(0.1%)

Polish

10(0.1%)

Vietnamese

10(0.1%)

Sainte-Sophie Dwellings

Dwelling Type

Single-detached

5,475(75.9%)

Semi-detached

260(3.6%)

Row house

5(0.1%)

Duplex

1,220(16.9%)

Apt. < 5 storeys

230(3.2%)

Other attached

10(0.1%)

Community snapshot

About Sainte-Sophie

Sainte-Sophie is a municipality in the Laurentians foothills of Quebec, north of Montreal toward Saint-Jérôme and the Highway 15 corridor. Suburban growth, remaining countryside, and village services characterize a fast-changing North Shore community at the edge of the metro area. About 18,000 people live in Sainte-Sophie.

Known for

Growing municipality in the southern Laurentians foothills
North Shore / Highway 15 corridor residential growth
Mix of new neighbourhoods and remaining countryside
Proximity to Saint-Jérôme services
Outdoor recreation at the metro area’s northern edge

See & do

Local parks and recreation centres
Family sports and green space in growing neighbourhoods.
Village core / municipal services
Shops and civic buildings in Sainte-Sophie.
Countryside roads toward the Laurentians
Forest and farm drives north of the metro fringe.
Nearby Saint-Jérôme amenities
Regional shopping and culture a short drive away.
Community trail links
Walking and cycling routes through residential sectors.

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