Demographics of Sherbrooke, Quebec

Overview
Population, 2021

172,950

7.2%
Population, 2016: 161,323
Land area in square kilometres, 2021: 353.4
Population density per square kilometre, 2021: 489.4
Knowledge of official languages
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($)
$46,880
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($)
$39,160
Average total income of household in 2020 ($)
$79,500
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($)
$66,500
Labour (25% Sample Data)
Employment rate
59.8%
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Participation rate
63.7%
Labour force population aged 15 years and over by NOC 2021 (25% Sample Data)
Journey to Work (25% Sample Data)
Housing (25% Sample Data)
Average value of dwellings ($)
$292,000
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($)
$1,096
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($)
$760
Population
Population, 2021 172,950
Population, 2016 161,323
Population percentage change, 2016 to 2021 7.20%
Total private dwellings, 2021 86,019
Total private dwellings, 2016 80,341
Total private dwellings percentage change, 2016 to 2021 7.10%
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents, 2021 80,476
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents, 2016 73,506
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents percentage change, 2016 to 2021 9.50%
Land area in square kilometres, 2021 353
Population density per square kilometre, 2021 489
National population rank, 2021 30
Province/territory population rank, 2021 6
Knowledge of official languages
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample data 167,180
Official languages 165,970
English 80,455
French 163,130
Non-official languages 21,945
Income
Total - Income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 139,990
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 136,550
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($) $46,880
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 136,555
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) $39,160
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 123,135
Average market income in 2020 among recipients ($) $40,760
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 97,345
Average employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) $41,800
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 116,445
Average government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) $11,890
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 15,910
Average employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) $6,370
Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data 39,645
Average COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) $7,300
Total - Employment income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 139,990
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 43,710
Median employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $54,400
Average employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $63,550
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 43,845
Median employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $18,400
Average employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $26,160
Composition of total income in 2020 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data 100.00%
Market income (%) 78.40%
Employment income (%) 63.60%
Government transfers (%) 21.60%
Employment insurance benefits (%) 1.60%
COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits (%) 5.40%
COVID-19 - Emergency and recovery benefits (%) 4.50%
Total - Income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 139,990
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 134,300
Average total income in 2019 among recipients ($) $43,720
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 134,340
Average after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) $36,560
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 121,195
Average market income in 2019 among recipients ($) $40,240
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 97,390
Average employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) $40,920
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 106,610
Average government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) $9,300
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data 14,375
Average employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) $6,420
Total - Employment income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 139,990
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 43,435
Median employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $50,400
Average employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) $58,850
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data 41,460
Median employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $20,800
Average employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) $29,200
Composition of total income in 2019 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data 100.00%
Market income (%) 83.20%
Employment income (%) 67.80%
Government transfers (%) 16.90%
Employment insurance benefits (%) 1.60%
Total - Income statistics for private households - 25% sample data 80,475
Average total income of household in 2020 ($) $79,500
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($) $66,500
Total - Income statistics for one-person private households - 25% sample data 32,240
Average total income of one-person households in 2020 ($) $41,960
Average after-tax income of one-person households in 2020 ($) $35,960
Total - Income statistics for two-or-more-persons private households - 25% sample data 48,235
Average total income of two-or-more-person households in 2020 ($) $104,700
Average after-tax income of two-or-more-person households in 2020 ($) $86,900
Total - Income statistics for economic families in private households - 25% sample data 45,275
Average total income of economic family in 2020 ($) $106,400
Average after-tax income of economic family in 2020 ($) $88,000
Total - Income statistics for couple-only economic families in private households - 25% sample data 21,085
Average total income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) $91,500
Average after-tax income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) $76,000
Total - Income statistics for couple-with-children economic families in private households - 25% sample data 15,880
Average total income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) $143,600
Average after-tax income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) $116,600
Total - Income statistics for one-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data 7,255
Average total income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) $72,200
Average after-tax income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) $62,550
Total - Income statistics for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample data 39,755
Average total income in 2020 ($) $39,840
Average after-tax income in 2020 ($) $34,320
Immigration and citizenship
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data 167,180
Canadian citizens 158,215
Canadian citizens aged under 18 30,905
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 127,310
Not Canadian citizens 8,970
Housing
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample data 80,475
Owner 39,870
Renter 40,610
Dwelling provided by the local government, First Nation or Indian band 0
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample data 80,475
Condominium 7,540
Not condominium 72,940
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample data 80,475
No bedrooms 725
1 bedroom 14,015
2 bedrooms 26,580
3 bedrooms 24,920
4 or more bedrooms 14,235
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample data 80,475
1 to 4 rooms 32,810
5 rooms 13,865
6 rooms 7,845
7 rooms 8,050
8 or more rooms 17,905
Average number of rooms per dwelling 6
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample data 80,475
1960 or before 14,540
1961 to 1980 22,930
1981 to 1990 11,440
1991 to 2000 10,035
2001 to 2005 4,595
2006 to 2010 5,680
2011 to 2015 5,365
2016 to 2021 5,885
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample data 80,475
15 to 24 years 5,680
25 to 34 years 13,320
35 to 44 years 12,875
45 to 54 years 11,920
55 to 64 years 14,105
65 to 74 years 13,070
75 to 84 years 7,280
85 years and over 2,225
Total - Owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero, in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings by shelter-cost-to-income ratio - 25% sample data 80,130
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs 66,950
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs 13,175
30% to less than 100% 12,230
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data 39,835
% of owner households with a mortgage 64.20%
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costs 8.10%
% in core housing need 0.80%
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) $1,050
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) $1,096
Median value of dwellings ($) $250,000
Average value of dwellings ($) $292,000
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) $695
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) $760
Education
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 139,990
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate 25,555
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate 114,435
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 85,085
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate 10,555
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate 74,530
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 139,990
No certificate, diploma or degree 22,595
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate 28,480
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 88,910
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level 54,020
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 23,115
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma 16,975
Apprenticeship certificate 6,135
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 26,180
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 4,720
Bachelor’s degree or higher 34,895
Bachelor's degree 20,520
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 2,555
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 1,275
Master's degree 8,190
Earned doctorate 2,350
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 85,085
No certificate, diploma or degree 8,705
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate 13,280
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 63,095
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level 36,160
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 17,020
Non-apprenticeship trades certificate or diploma 12,675
Apprenticeship certificate 4,350
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 16,215
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 2,925
Bachelor’s degree or higher 26,930
Bachelor's degree 15,475
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 1,875
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 945
Master's degree 6,740
Earned doctorate 1,890
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2021 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 139,985
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 51,080
Education 7,720
13. Education 7,720
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 2,510
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 325
50. Visual and performing arts 2,190
Humanities 6,155
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 650
23. English language and literature/letters 240
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 3,090
30A Interdisciplinary humanities 40
38. Philosophy and religious studies 360
39. Theology and religious vocations 285
54. History 620
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN 870
Social and behavioural sciences and law 8,430
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 215
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 950
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 1,375
22. Legal professions and studies 1,540
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences 350
42. Psychology 2,140
45. Social sciences 1,865
Business, management and public administration 17,910
30.16 Accounting and computer science 20
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,565
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 16,330
Physical and life sciences and technologies 4,565
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 1,825
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 485
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences 1,070
40. Physical sciences 970
41. Science technologies/technicians 210
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 2,870
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 2,385
25. Library science 130
27. Mathematics and statistics 295
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences 55
Architecture, engineering, and related trades 17,350
04. Architecture and related services 355
14. Engineering 3,450
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians 3,890
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0
46. Construction trades 3,835
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 3,285
48. Precision production 2,530
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 2,165
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields 1,330
03. Natural resources and conservation 835
Health and related fields 13,565
30.37 Design for human health 0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology 795
51. Health professions and related programs 12,230
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs 30
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs 520
Personal, protective and transportation services 5,515
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services 3,465
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 15
43. Security and protective services 995
49. Transportation and materials moving 1,040
Other 155
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2021 for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data 85,085
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 21,985
Education 5,150
13. Education 5,150
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 1,845
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 245
50. Visual and performing arts 1,605
Humanities 3,395
16. Indigenous and foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 465
23. English language and literature/letters 170
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1,470
30A Interdisciplinary humanities 20
38. Philosophy and religious studies 215
39. Theology and religious vocations 155
54. History 375
55. French language and literature/lettersCAN 525
Social and behavioural sciences and law 6,045
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 170
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 770
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 1,080
22. Legal professions and studies 1,075
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences 270
42. Psychology 1,360
45. Social sciences 1,310
Business, management and public administration 13,115
30.16 Accounting and computer science 15
44. Public administration and social service professions 1,195
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 11,905
Physical and life sciences and technologies 2,685
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 1,410
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 235
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences 160
40. Physical sciences 745
41. Science technologies/technicians 125
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 2,355
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 2,005
25. Library science 85
27. Mathematics and statistics 230
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences 40
Architecture, engineering, and related trades 12,860
04. Architecture and related services 265
14. Engineering 2,935
15. Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians 2,850
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 0
46. Construction trades 2,680
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 2,290
48. Precision production 1,840
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,725
01. Agricultural and veterinary sciences/services/operations and related fields 1,040
03. Natural resources and conservation 690
Health and related fields 9,635
30.37 Design for human health 0
31. Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology 620
51. Health professions and related programs 8,620
60. Health professions residency/fellowship programs 15
61. Medical residency/fellowship programs 380
Personal, protective and transportation services 4,170
12. Culinary, entertainment, and personal services 2,580
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 0
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 0
43. Security and protective services 730
49. Transportation and materials moving 850
Other 110
Labour
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by labour force status - 25% sample data 139,990
In the labour force 89,165
Employed 83,765
Unemployed 5,400
Not in the labour force 50,825
Participation rate 63.70%
Employment rate 59.80%
Unemployment rate 6.10%
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample data 139,985
Did not work 49,460
Worked 90,535
Worked full year full time 44,750
Worked part year and/or part time 45,780
Average weeks worked in reference year 41
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker including job permanency - 25% sample data 89,165
Class of worker - not applicable 1,645
All classes of workers 87,525
Employee 78,445
Permanent position 64,140
Temporary position 14,310
Fixed term (1 year or more) 5,365
Casual, seasonal or short-term position (less than 1 year) 8,940
Self-employed 9,075
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by occupation - Broad category - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 - 25% sample data 89,165
Occupation - not applicable 1,645
All occupations 87,525
0 Legislative and senior management occupations 1,205
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 13,375
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 6,900
3 Health occupations 9,760
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 13,740
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 2,515
6 Sales and service occupations 21,765
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 12,215
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 1,095
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 4,965
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by industry - Sectors - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 - 25% sample data 89,165
Industry - not applicable 1,645
All industries 87,525
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 915
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 240
22 Utilities 295
23 Construction 5,110
31-33 Manufacturing 11,045
41 Wholesale trade 1,720
44-45 Retail trade 10,725
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 2,370
51 Information and cultural industries 1,420
52 Finance and insurance 2,290
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 1,045
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 6,690
55 Management of companies and enterprises 30
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 3,060
61 Educational services 9,815
62 Health care and social assistance 16,415
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 1,275
72 Accommodation and food services 5,220
81 Other services (except public administration) 3,955
91 Public administration 3,890
Journey to Work
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over - 25% sample data 83,765
Worked at home 14,015
Worked outside Canada 150
No fixed workplace address 7,705
Usual place of work 61,900
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work - 25% sample data 61,900
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 50,715
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 0
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 11,070
Commute to a different province or territory 120
Total - Main mode of commuting for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample data 69,610
Car, truck or van 60,795
Car, truck or van - as a driver 57,345
Car, truck or van - as a passenger 3,450
Public transit 3,430
Walked 3,840
Bicycle 595
Other method 950
Total - Commuting duration for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample data 69,610
Less than 15 minutes 27,050
15 to 29 minutes 30,680
30 to 44 minutes 7,740
45 to 59 minutes 2,310
60 minutes and over 1,820
Language of Work
Total - All languages used at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2020 - 25% sample data 95,775
English 2,850
French 71,680
Non-official language 90
Indigenous 0
Non-Indigenous 90
English and French 20,300
English and non-official language(s) 70
French and non-official language(s) 320
English, French and non-official language(s) 480
Multiple non-official languages 0
Total - Language used most often at work for the population aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2020, in private households, 2021 Census - 25% sample data 95,775
Official languages 93,205
English 5,615
French 87,590
Non-official languages 180
Mobility
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample data 158,930
Non-movers 85,580
Movers 73,350
Non-migrants 41,515
Migrants 31,840
Internal migrants 25,685
Intraprovincial migrants 24,470
Interprovincial migrants 1,215
External migrants 6,155
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