Sainte-Petronille, Quebec Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Sainte-Petronille. It is a village in Canada that encompasses a land area of 4.32 km2. The village has a population density of 244.40 people per km2.

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

Sainte-Petronille on the Map

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Sainte-Petronille location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Sainte-Petronille has a population of around 1,055 people. The village's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Sainte-Petronille has increased by 2.13%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
1,0331,055 +2.13%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.42% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Sainte-Petronille's population is projected to reach approximately 1,077 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 249.31 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
1,0551,077249.31

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 Sainte-Petronille is around 520 while the female population is around 535.

Of the 1,055 total population in Sainte-Petronille, the largest gender is female with around 535 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
520535 +2.80%

Is Sainte-Petronille a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

7.0%
Unemployment rate
0.6 pts below the province
52.5%
Employment rate
6.8 pts below the province
55.9%
Participation rate
8.2 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$109,000
Median household income
$36,500 above the province
6.0%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
5.9 pts below the province

Commute

66.1%
Commute under 30 minutes
0.2 pts below the province
95.2%
Commute by car
12.8 pts above the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
9.0 pts below the province

Housing Character

95.7%
Single-detached houses
51.1 pts above the province
1.1%
Apartments (any building size)
45.3 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.30 people
Average household size
0.10people above the province
26.1%
One-person households
9.0 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

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Population by Age Characteristics

Sainte-Petronille has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 70 to 74 years old, accounting for 9.50% of the total population. The village median age is 54.40.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
70 to 74 years55 10.60%45 8.40% 18.18%100 9.50%
55 to 59 years45 8.70%45 8.40% 0.00%95 9.00%
60 to 64 years40 7.70%55 10.30% 27.27%95 9.00%
75 to 79 years50 9.60%45 8.40% 10.00%90 8.50%
65 to 69 years45 8.70%35 6.50% 22.22%85 8.10%
45 to 49 years30 5.80%40 7.50% 25.00%65 6.20%
40 to 44 years30 5.80%30 5.60% 0.00%60 5.70%
50 to 54 years30 5.80%35 6.50% 14.29%60 5.70%
15 to 19 years25 4.80%35 6.50% 28.57%55 5.20%
Median age of the population56 55.60%52 51.60% 7.19%54 54.40%
5 to 9 years20 3.80%30 5.60% 33.33%50 4.70%
10 to 14 years20 3.80%30 5.60% 33.33%50 4.70%
35 to 39 years30 5.80%25 4.70% 16.67%50 4.70%
Average age of the population50 50.00%47 47.40% 6.00%49 48.70%
0 to 4 years25 4.80%20 3.70% 20.00%45 4.30%
30 to 34 years20 3.80%25 4.70% 20.00%45 4.30%
20 to 24 years15 2.90%20 3.70% 25.00%35 3.30%
80 to 84 years15 2.90%20 3.70% 25.00%35 3.30%
25 to 29 years10 1.90%10 1.90% 0.00%25 2.40%
85 years and over10 1.90%10 1.90% 0.00%20 1.90%

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 55.50% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 30.80% and 13.30%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
0 to 14 years11.50%15.00%13.30%

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Sainte-Petronille


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Population of Sainte-Petronille by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Sainte-Petronille is quite diverse, which contributes to the village's vibrant cultural landscape. Sainte-Petronille 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 36.84% of the total population, followed by French (32.54%), French Canadian (9.09%), Caucasian (White) (4.31%), and Irish (3.83%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Belgian, English, Scottish, Italian, and European.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Canadian41.58%32.71%36.84%
French29.70%35.51%32.54%
French Canadian9.90%8.41%9.09%
Caucasian (White)2.97%6.54%4.31%
Irish2.97%4.67%3.83%
Belgian2.97%1.87%2.39%
English0.00%1.87%1.44%
Scottish0.00%2.80%1.44%
Italian1.98%0.00%1.44%
European0.00%1.87%1.44%

Immigration Profile

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

About 8.6% of Sainte-Petronille's population are immigrants (90 people).

The top countries of origin for Sainte-Petronille's immigrant population are France (55), Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
France55
Brazil0
Colombia0
El Salvador0
Guyana0

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 445 of Sainte-Petronille's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 23.35% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 13.05% of the population. 4 persons, 3 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.50%, 5.45%, and 1.65%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons21523.35%
1 person12013.05%
4 persons606.50%
3 persons505.45%
5 or more persons151.65%

Income in Sainte-Petronille

Analyzing income distribution in Sainte-Petronille can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Sainte-Petronille is $51,600.

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 Sainte-Petronille population or around 110 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $100,000 to $149,999 with around 110 and 105 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Sainte-Petronille's median household income is $109,000, according to 2020 data.

Above national average Sainte-Petronille's median household income is 25,000 dollars above 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 Sainte-Petronille

This data sheds light on the distribution of Sainte-Petronille 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.

76.10% or most of the Sainte-Petronille population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 34.65% of the population has a Bachelor's degree or higher, 17.70% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 7.05% has No certificate, diploma or degree.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree49050099076.10%
Bachelor's degree or higher19026045034.65%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate12013025517.70%
No certificate, diploma or degree55501007.05%

Above national average 34.7% of Sainte-Petronille's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Sainte-Petronille

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Sainte-Petronille. 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 3.91% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate52.51%
Unemployment rate3.91%

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 Sainte-Petronille's population (around 61.40%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the village, there are 60 men and 35 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 95.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed603595

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Sainte-Petronille has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (13%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 10%, followed by Public administration at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance05013%
Retail trade252010%
Public administration153010%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting20158%
Educational services10308%
Professional, scientific and technical services15207%
Accommodation and food services15157%
Construction2505%
Manufacturing2505%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services15105%
Arts, entertainment and recreation10105%
Transportation and warehousing1504%
Finance and insurance0154%
Other services (except public administration)10104%
Wholesale trade1503%
Information and cultural industries002%
Real estate and rental and leasing0102%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Sainte-Petronille: Health care and social assistance (13%), -45 Retail trade (10%), Public administration (10%)

Top occupation categories in Sainte-Petronille: Sales and service occupations (22%), Business, finance and administration occupations (17%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (15%)

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 work13012525554.80%
Worked at home709015533.30%
No fixed workplace address40156012.90%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Sainte-Petronille 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 Sainte-Petronille residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Sainte-Petronille 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
15 to 29 minutes53.20%
30 to 44 minutes25.80%
Less than 15 minutes12.90%
45 to 59 minutes3.20%
60 minutes and over3.20%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Sainte-Petronilleshed 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 Sainte-Petronille's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
69.40%
Married or living common-law
30.60%

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 Sainte-Petronille. About 1,025 people living in the province speak French, 25 people speak English, 0 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
French1,025
English25
English and French0
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
French96.2%97.6%
English1.9%1.4%
Non-official languages0.9%0.0%

Religion

Sainte-Petronille is predominantly Christian. About 730 of its population is Christian (360 males and 360 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
Christian69.9%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Points of Interest in Sainte-Petronille

Schools

Parks

Community Centres

Places to Visit in Sainte-Petronille

Museums

Green Spaces in Sainte-Petronille

NameTypeApprox. Area
Parc RécréatifParks1.2 ha
Parc RoyParks0.2 ha

Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sainte-Petronille

According to the 2021 census, Sainte-Petronille has a population of approximately 1,055 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Sainte-Petronille increased by 2.13%.

Sainte-Petronille has a population density of approximately 244.40 people per square kilometre.

Sainte-Petronille covers a land area of approximately 4.32 km².

The median age of the population in Sainte-Petronille is 54.40 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Sainte-Petronille is Canadian.

The median household income in Sainte-Petronille is $109,000, based on 2020 data.

French is the most common first official language spoken in Sainte-Petronille.

Christian is the predominant religion in Sainte-Petronille.

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.