Saint-Pierre, Quebec Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

Data source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population — View the official Saint-Pierre census dataset on Statistics Canada

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Saint-Pierre. It is a village in Canada that encompasses a land area of 9.68 km2. The village has a population density of 29.50 people per km2.

We highlight the Saint-Pierre village's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

Saint-Pierre on the Map

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Saint-Pierre location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Saint-Pierre has a population of around 286 people. The village's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Saint-Pierre has increased by 3.62%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
276286 +3.62%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.71% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Saint-Pierre's population is projected to reach approximately 296 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 30.58 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
28629630.58

This projection is an estimate calculated by CAPopulation from the compound annual growth rate between the 2016 and 2021 censuses. Official 2026 complete census data expected to be released in late 2027.

Population By Genders

The male population of Saint-Pierre is around 145 while the female population is around 145.

Of the 286 total population in Saint-Pierre, the largest gender is female with around 145 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
145145 +0.00%

Is Saint-Pierre a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Saint-Pierre compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Quebec, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.

Employment & Economy

0.0%
Unemployment rate
7.6 pts below the province
61.4%
Employment rate
2.1 pts above the province
63.6%
Participation rate
0.5 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$71,500
Median household income
$1,000 below the province
10.0%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
1.9 pts below the province

Commute

76.2%
Commute under 30 minutes
9.9 pts above the province
100.0%
Commute by car
17.6 pts above the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
9.0 pts below the province

Housing Character

76.9%
Single-detached houses
32.3 pts above the province
15.4%
Apartments (any building size)
31.0 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.20 people
Average household size
About the same as the province
30.8%
One-person households
4.3 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

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Population by Age Characteristics

Saint-Pierre has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 8.60% of the total population. The village median age is 46.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
Median age of the population47 46.80%51 51.20% 9.77%47 46.80%
Average age of the population45 45.20%46 45.60% 0.00%45 45.40%
55 to 59 years10 6.90%10 6.90% 0.00%25 8.60%
60 to 64 years5 3.40%15 10.30% 66.67%25 8.60%
70 to 74 years10 6.90%15 10.30% 33.33%25 8.60%
0 to 4 years5 3.40%15 10.30% 66.67%20 6.90%
30 to 34 years10 6.90%5 3.40% 50.00%20 6.90%
35 to 39 years10 6.90%10 6.90% 0.00%20 6.90%
40 to 44 years10 6.90%10 6.90% 0.00%20 6.90%
65 to 69 years15 10.30%10 6.90% 33.33%20 6.90%
75 to 79 years10 6.90%10 6.90% 0.00%20 6.90%
5 to 9 years5 3.40%5 3.40% 0.00%15 5.20%
10 to 14 years5 3.40%5 3.40% 0.00%15 5.20%
20 to 24 years10 6.90%5 3.40% 50.00%15 5.20%
45 to 49 years15 10.30%5 3.40% 66.67%15 5.20%
50 to 54 years5 3.40%10 6.90% 50.00%15 5.20%
15 to 19 years5 3.40%5 3.40% 0.00%10 3.40%
25 to 29 years5 3.40%5 3.40% 0.00%10 3.40%
85 years and over0 0.00%5 3.40% 100.00%5 1.70%

Broader Age Groups

If the village's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 60.30% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 15 to 64 years, account for 24.10% and 60.30%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Saint-Pierre are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Saint-Pierre

Population of Saint-Pierre by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Saint-Pierre is quite diverse, which contributes to the village's vibrant cultural landscape. Saint-Pierre is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are Canadian, which accounts for 35.71% of the total population, followed by French (14.29%), French Canadian (8.93%), Jatt (0.00%), and North American (0.00%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Coptic, Thai, Dominican, Nepali, and Kabyle.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Canadian26.67%39.29%35.71%
French13.33%17.86%14.29%
French Canadian6.67%10.71%8.93%
Jatt0.00%0.00%0.00%
North American0.00%0.00%0.00%
Coptic0.00%0.00%0.00%
Thai0.00%0.00%0.00%
Dominican0.00%0.00%0.00%
Nepali0.00%0.00%0.00%
Kabyle0.00%0.00%0.00%

Immigration Profile

Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Saint-Pierre's population profile.

About 5.3% of Saint-Pierre's population are immigrants (15 people).

The top countries of origin for Saint-Pierre's immigrant population are Syria (0), Turkey (0), China (0), Hong Kong (0), Korea, South (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
Syria0
Turkey0
China0
Hong Kong0
Korea, South0

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 100 of Saint-Pierre's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 19.25% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 15.40% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 7.70%, 3.85%, and 3.85%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons5019.25%
1 person4015.40%
3 persons207.70%
4 persons103.85%
5 or more persons103.85%

Income in Saint-Pierre

Analyzing income distribution in Saint-Pierre can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Saint-Pierre is $38,400.

A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.

Such data offers insights into the village's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Saint-Pierre population or around 40 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and $50,000 to $79,999 with around 35 and 25 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Saint-Pierre's median household income is $71,500, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Saint-Pierre's median household income is 12,500 dollars below the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

The data provides important insights into the village's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.

Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the village's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Saint-Pierre

This data sheds light on the distribution of Saint-Pierre residents across educational milestones.

Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

47.05% or most of the Saint-Pierre population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 30.80% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 19.20% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 0.00% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree858517047.05%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate605011030.80%
No certificate, diploma or degree40407019.20%
Bachelor's degree or higher0000.00%

Below national average 0.0% of Saint-Pierre's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Saint-Pierre

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Saint-Pierre. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 0.00% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate61.36%
Unemployment rate0.00%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the village who work as an employee. The majority of Saint-Pierre's population (around 64.30%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the village, there are 20 men and 10 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 35.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed201035

Employment Industry Sectors

The Saint-Pierre industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Saint-Pierre is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Saint-Pierre has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (29%) works in the manufacturing sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 14%, followed by Construction at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Manufacturing301029%
Health care and social assistance02014%
Construction151011%
Retail trade01511%
Transportation and warehousing15011%
Educational services0107%
Other services (except public administration)007%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Wholesale trade000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Professional, scientific and technical services000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%
Public administration000%

Labour Market Snapshot

A quick snapshot of where Saint-Pierre residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.

Top employer sectors in Saint-Pierre: -33 Manufacturing (29%), Health care and social assistance (14%), Construction (11%)

Top occupation categories in Saint-Pierre: Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (32%), Occupations in manufacturing and utilities (18%), Sales and service occupations (14%)

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the village. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work45459570.40%
Worked at home15102518.50%
No fixed workplace address1501511.10%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Saint-Pierre residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.

The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Saint-Pierre residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Saint-Pierre spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the village's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the village.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes61.90%
30 to 44 minutes19.00%
15 to 29 minutes14.30%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%
60 minutes and over0.00%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Saint-Pierreshed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.

Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the village's social fabric. We can gain insights into Saint-Pierre's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
62.50%
Married or living common-law
37.50%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights village's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.

French is the most spoken official language in Saint-Pierre. About 280 people living in the province speak French, 10 people speak English, 5 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
French280
English10
English and French5
Neither English nor French0

Mother Tongue & Home Language

Useful for newcomers researching an area: this shows the language residents first learned at home in childhood (mother tongue) and the language they speak most often at home now, which can differ as families settle in.

LanguageMother TongueSpoken Most Often at Home
French94.7%94.7%
Non-official languages3.5%5.3%
English1.8%0.0%

Religion

Saint-Pierre is predominantly Christian. About 195 of its population is Christian (105 males and 105 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Buddhist with 0.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Hindu and Jewish, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian68.4%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Points of Interest in Saint-Pierre

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Parks

Places to Visit in Saint-Pierre

Museums

Attractions

Historic Sites

Theatres

Green Spaces in Saint-Pierre

Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.

Frequently Asked Questions about Saint-Pierre

According to the 2021 census, Saint-Pierre has a population of approximately 286 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Saint-Pierre increased by 3.62%.

Saint-Pierre has a population density of approximately 29.50 people per square kilometre.

Saint-Pierre covers a land area of approximately 9.68 km².

The median age of the population in Saint-Pierre is 46.80 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Saint-Pierre is Canadian.

The median household income in Saint-Pierre is $71,500, based on 2020 data.

French is the most common first official language spoken in Saint-Pierre.

Christian is the predominant religion in Saint-Pierre.

Statistics Canada (statcan.gc.ca) conducted the 2026 Census of Population in May 2026. However, census data goes through an extensive processing, validation, and quality-assurance period before public release. Based on the release plan, the 2026 Census results begin rolling out on February 10, 2027, with complete community-level profiles available by December 1, 2027. Until then, this page uses 2021 Census data as its primary source, supplemented by a population projection estimate for 2026 calculated using the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from the 2016–2021 Census period.