Mont-Tremblant, Quebec Population & Demographics: Is It a Good Place to Live?

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Mont-Tremblant. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 233.75 km2. The town has a population density of 47.00 people per km2.

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

Mont-Tremblant on the Map

Mont-Tremblant location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Mont-Tremblant has a population of around 10,992 people. The town's population is in increased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Mont-Tremblant has increased by ▲ 13.95%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
9,64610,992 +13.95%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.65% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Mont-Tremblant's population is projected to reach approximately 12,526 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 53.59 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
10,99212,52653.59

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.

Mont-Tremblant Population Trend & Context

Mont-Tremblant had a 2021 census population of 10,992 — an increase of 1,346 (▲ 13.95%) people from the 9,646 recorded in 2016.

The town's population has grown steadily over this period, reflecting broader growth trends among Quebec towns. The town's median age of 53.6 years — above the national median of 41.9 — suggests a mature, established community rather than a rapidly growing one.

Population By Genders

The male population of Mont-Tremblant is around 5,330 while the female population is around 5,660.

Of the 10,992 total population in Mont-Tremblant, the largest gender is female with around 5,660 female within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
5,3305,660 +5.83%

Is Mont-Tremblant a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

13.0%
Unemployment rate
5.4 pts above the province
51.2%
Employment rate
8.1 pts below the province
58.9%
Participation rate
5.2 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$67,500
Median household income
$5,000 below the province
12.8%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
0.9 pts above the province

Commute

79.7%
Commute under 30 minutes
13.4 pts above the province
87.0%
Commute by car
4.6 pts above the province
3.0%
Commute by public transit
6.0 pts below the province

Housing Character

51.0%
Single-detached houses
6.4 pts above the province
39.7%
Apartments (any building size)
6.7 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.00 people
Average household size
0.20people below the province
40.9%
One-person households
5.8 pts above the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Mont-Tremblant Population Compared to Quebec

Quebec's population in 2021 was 8,501,833, spread across the area. Here's how Mont-Tremblant compares to the town's key indicators:

IndicatorMont-TremblantQuebec
Median household income$67,500$72,500
Unemployment rate13.0%7.6%
Median age53.643.2
Bachelor's degree or higher22.7%26.5%
Immigrants (%)5.3%14.6%

Population by Age Characteristics

Mont-Tremblant has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 10.30% of the total population. The town median age is 53.60.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years510 9.60%620 11.00% 17.74%1,130 10.30%
55 to 59 years495 9.30%525 9.30% 5.71%1,020 9.30%
65 to 69 years485 9.10%485 8.60% 0.00%970 8.80%
70 to 74 years395 7.40%455 8.00% 13.19%850 7.70%
50 to 54 years365 6.80%370 6.50% 1.35%730 6.60%
45 to 49 years300 5.60%325 5.70% 7.69%625 5.70%
40 to 44 years285 5.30%330 5.80% 13.64%620 5.60%
75 to 79 years290 5.40%315 5.60% 7.94%610 5.60%
35 to 39 years280 5.30%260 4.60% 7.14%540 4.90%
30 to 34 years245 4.60%275 4.90% 10.91%525 4.80%
10 to 14 years265 5.00%240 4.20% 9.43%505 4.60%
25 to 29 years235 4.40%245 4.30% 4.08%475 4.30%
15 to 19 years245 4.60%225 4.00% 8.16%470 4.30%
5 to 9 years240 4.50%205 3.60% 14.58%440 4.00%
20 to 24 years220 4.10%200 3.50% 9.09%420 3.80%
80 to 84 years165 3.10%240 4.20% 31.25%400 3.60%
0 to 4 years180 3.40%180 3.20% 0.00%355 3.20%
85 years and over115 2.20%180 3.20% 36.11%300 2.70%
85 to 89 years100 1.90%115 2.00% 13.04%215 2.00%

Broader Age Groups

If the town'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 59.70% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 28.50% and 11.80%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
15 to 64 years59.90%59.40%59.70%
65 years and over27.30%29.60%28.50%
0 to 14 years12.80%11.00%11.80%

Population of Mont-Tremblant by Ethnicity and Origin

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

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in Mont-Tremblant are Canadian, which accounts for 33.54% of the total population, followed by French (27.85%), French Canadian (11.42%), Irish (7.25%), and English (3.41%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Mont-Tremblant include Italian, Scottish, First Nations (North American Indian), German, and Caucasian (White).

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Canadian32.56%34.48%33.54%
French28.21%27.42%27.85%
French Canadian11.79%11.06%11.42%
Irish6.47%7.99%7.25%
English3.57%3.25%3.41%
Italian3.86%2.70%3.32%
Scottish2.71%3.16%2.94%
First Nations (North American Indian)2.03%2.79%2.37%
German1.74%2.14%1.94%
Caucasian (White)1.16%1.58%1.42%

Indigenous Identity in Mont-Tremblant

About 1.94% of Mont-Tremblant's population (205 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 98.06% who report a non-Indigenous identity.

Of the Indigenous population, 25 people (0.20% of the total population) hold Registered or Treaty Indian status.

Indigenous identity
1.94%
Non-Indigenous identity
98.06%

Immigration Profile

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

About 5.3% of Mont-Tremblant's population are immigrants (555 people).

The top countries of origin for Mont-Tremblant's immigrant population are France (165), United Kingdom (60), United States of America (40), Romania (25), Philippines (25).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
France165
United Kingdom60
United States of America40
Romania25
Philippines25

98.2% of Mont-Tremblant's residents (10,360 people) are Canadian citizens, and 1.9% are not.

By generation status, 6.8% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 5.8% are second generation, and 87.3% are third generation or more.

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 2,760 of Mont-Tremblant's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 20.45% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 19.15% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.10%, 3.75%, and 1.65%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person2,21020.45%
2 persons2,07019.15%
3 persons5505.10%
4 persons4053.75%
5 or more persons1801.65%

Family and Household Structure in Mont-Tremblant

Of census families in Mont-Tremblant, 84.3% are couple families and 15.7% are one-parent families. The average census family has 2.6 people.

Couple families
84.32%
One-parent families
15.68%

40.8% of households in Mont-Tremblant are one-person households, 45.5% are couple-family households, 7.9% are one-parent-family households, and 0.9% are multigenerational households.

Household TypeHouseholdsPercentage
One-person households2,20540.8%
Couple-family households2,46045.5%
One-parent-family households4307.9%
Multigenerational households500.9%

Income in Mont-Tremblant

Analyzing income distribution in Mont-Tremblant can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Mont-Tremblant is $40,400.

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 town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Mont-Tremblant population or around 1,775 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 1,270 and 955 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Mont-Tremblant's median household income is $67,500, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Mont-Tremblant's median household income is 16,500 dollars below the Canadian national median of $84,000 (2020 data, 2021 Census).

The data provides important insights into the town'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 town's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Mont-Tremblant

This data sheds light on the distribution of Mont-Tremblant 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.

67.10% or most of the Mont-Tremblant population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 20.00% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 13.10% has a No certificate, diploma or degree. (Individual figures may not sum to exactly 100% due to Statistics Canada's random rounding of small-area 25% sample data.)

Population aged 25 to 64 years, using 25% sample data. Individual values may not sum exactly to totals due to Statistics Canada's random rounding.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree1,7501,9403,69067.10%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate5205751,10020.00%
No certificate, diploma or degree45027072013.10%

Below national average 23.6% of Mont-Tremblant's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Mont-Tremblant

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

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Mont-Tremblant is at 13.03% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate51.22%
Unemployment rate13.03%

Work Activity During the Reference Year

Of the population aged 15 and over in Mont-Tremblant, 26.6% worked full year full time in the reference year, 35.6% worked part year and/or part time, and 37.7% did not work.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work ActivityPopulationPercentage
Worked full year full time2,46526.6%
Worked part year and/or part time3,29535.6%
Did not work3,49037.7%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the town who work as an employee. The majority of Mont-Tremblant's population (around 62.10%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 640 men and 445 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 1,090.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed6404451,090

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Mont-Tremblant has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (15%) works in the accommodation and food services sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 12%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Accommodation and food services47533515%
Retail trade26536012%
Health care and social assistance10548011%
Construction41010510%
Arts, entertainment and recreation2301607%
Professional, scientific and technical services1751506%
Public administration1651456%
Other services (except public administration)1151705%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services190855%
Educational services702055%
Real estate and rental and leasing1101254%
Finance and insurance80803%
Manufacturing120153%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting95102%
Transportation and warehousing90202%
Wholesale trade50201%
Information and cultural industries4501%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction30101%
Utilities3001%
Management of companies and enterprises0100%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Mont-Tremblant: Accommodation and food services (15%), Retail trade (12%), Health care and social assistance (11%)

Top occupation categories in Mont-Tremblant: Sales and service occupations (36%), Business, finance and administration occupations (15%), 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 town. 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 work1,6401,6303,27069.00%
Worked at home48046594519.90%
No fixed workplace address38015053011.20%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Mont-Tremblant 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 Mont-Tremblant residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

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

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes53.00%
15 to 29 minutes26.70%
30 to 44 minutes10.10%
60 minutes and over6.60%
45 to 59 minutes3.40%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Mont-Tremblant shed 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 town's social fabric. We can gain insights into Mont-Tremblant's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
53.61%
Married or living common-law
46.39%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights town'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 Mont-Tremblant. About 9,750 people living in the town speak French, 1,030 people speak English, 115 people speak English and French language, and 15 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
French9,750
English1,030
English and French115
Neither English nor French15

Knowledge of Official Languages

About 54.7% of Mont-Tremblant's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 2.0% know English only, 43.1% know French only, and 0.1% know neither official language.

Knowledge of Official LanguagesPopulationPercentage
English only2152.0%
French only4,70543.1%
English and French5,97054.7%
Neither English nor French150.1%

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
French86.9%88.6%
English8.0%8.1%
Non-official languages2.8%0.9%

Religion

Mont-Tremblant is predominantly Christian. About 7,225 of its population is Christian (3,440 males and 3,785 females).

The second largest religion in the town is Jewish with 0.1% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Buddhist and Hindu, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Muslim represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian68.5%
Jewish0.1%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Points of Interest in Mont-Tremblant

Schools

Parks

Libraries

Community Centres

Places to Visit in Mont-Tremblant

Attractions

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Green Spaces in Mont-Tremblant

Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mont-Tremblant

According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Mont-Tremblant has a population of 10,992 people, making it the 100th town in Quebec. The population increased significantly from 9,646 in 2016, an increase of 1,346 people or 13.95%. The town has a population density of 47.0 people per km² across a land area of 233.75 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.

Mont-Tremblant's population grew by 13.95% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 9,646 to 10,992 people, a gain of 1,346 residents. This growth is above average compared to many other Quebec towns during this period. The median age of 53.60 years suggests an aging population. The relatively high proportion of one-person households (40.9%) may indicate young adults leaving for larger centres. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.

Mont-Tremblant has a population density of approximately 47.00 people per square kilometre.

Mont-Tremblant covers a land area of approximately 233.75 km².

The median age of the population in Mont-Tremblant is 53.60 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Mont-Tremblant is Canadian.

The median household income in Mont-Tremblant is $67,500, based on 2020 data.

French is the most common first official language spoken in Mont-Tremblant.

Christian is the predominant religion in Mont-Tremblant.

According to the 2021 Census, 1.9% of Mont-Tremblant's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.

98.2% of Mont-Tremblant's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.

One-parent families make up 15.7% of census families in Mont-Tremblant, according to the 2021 Census.

Multigenerational households make up 0.9% of all households in Mont-Tremblant, per the 2021 Census.

54.7% of Mont-Tremblant's population knows both English and French, based on 2021 Census data on knowledge of official languages.

Of the population aged 15 and over in Mont-Tremblant, 26.6% worked full year full time in the 2021 Census reference year.

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.