Rosemere, Quebec Population & Demographics: Is It a Good Place to Live?

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Rosemere. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 10.68 km2. The town has a population density of 1318.70 people per km2.

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

Rosemere on the Map

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Rosemere has a population of around 14,090 people. The town's population is in increased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Rosemere has increased by ▲ 0.95%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
13,95814,090 +0.95%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.19% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Rosemere's population is projected to reach approximately 14,223 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 1,331.74 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
14,09014,2231,331.74

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.

Rosemere Population Trend & Context

Rosemere had a 2021 census population of 14,090 — an increase of 132 (▲ 0.95%) people from the 13,958 recorded in 2016.

The town's population has remained relatively stable over this period, reflecting broader trends in mid-sized Quebec towns. The town's median age of 46.4 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 Rosemere is around 6,925 while the female population is around 7,165.

Of the 14,090 total population in Rosemere, the largest gender is female with around 7,165 female within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
6,9257,165 +3.35%

Is Rosemere a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

6.5%
Unemployment rate
1.1 pts below the province
60.6%
Employment rate
1.3 pts above the province
64.9%
Participation rate
0.8 pts above the province

Income & Affordability

$120,000
Median household income
$47,500 above the province
5.0%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
6.9 pts below the province

Commute

55.7%
Commute under 30 minutes
10.6 pts below the province
88.0%
Commute by car
5.6 pts above the province
6.8%
Commute by public transit
2.2 pts below the province

Housing Character

80.6%
Single-detached houses
36.0 pts above the province
14.1%
Apartments (any building size)
32.3 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.70 people
Average household size
0.50people above the province
19.0%
One-person households
16.1 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Rosemere Population Compared to Quebec

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

IndicatorRosemereQuebec
Median household income$120,000$72,500
Unemployment rate6.5%7.6%
Median age46.443.2
Bachelor's degree or higher39.4%26.5%
Immigrants (%)13.0%14.6%

Population by Age Characteristics

Rosemere has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 8.70% of the total population. The town median age is 46.40.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years605 8.70%620 8.70% 2.42%1,225 8.70%
55 to 59 years575 8.30%605 8.40% 4.96%1,175 8.30%
50 to 54 years525 7.60%550 7.70% 4.55%1,070 7.60%
10 to 14 years505 7.30%480 6.70% 4.95%990 7.00%
45 to 49 years470 6.80%525 7.30% 10.48%990 7.00%
65 to 69 years485 7.00%495 6.90% 2.02%975 6.90%
15 to 19 years480 6.90%465 6.50% 3.13%945 6.70%
5 to 9 years455 6.60%420 5.90% 7.69%875 6.20%
40 to 44 years435 6.30%445 6.20% 2.25%875 6.20%
70 to 74 years405 5.80%395 5.50% 2.47%800 5.70%
20 to 24 years400 5.80%385 5.40% 3.75%780 5.50%
35 to 39 years310 4.50%390 5.40% 20.51%700 5.00%
0 to 4 years305 4.40%305 4.30% 0.00%610 4.30%
75 to 79 years275 4.00%295 4.10% 6.78%570 4.00%
25 to 29 years270 3.90%250 3.50% 7.41%520 3.70%
30 to 34 years235 3.40%285 4.00% 17.54%520 3.70%
80 to 84 years125 1.80%130 1.80% 3.85%250 1.80%
85 years and over75 1.10%140 2.00% 46.43%220 1.60%
85 to 89 years55 0.80%90 1.30% 38.89%150 1.10%

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 62.50% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 20.00% and 17.50%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
15 to 64 years62.10%62.90%62.50%
65 years and over19.60%20.40%20.00%
0 to 14 years18.30%16.80%17.50%

Population of Rosemere by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Rosemere is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Rosemere 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 Rosemere are French, which accounts for 27.68% of the total population, followed by Canadian (24.88%), Italian (8.88%), French Canadian (8.24%), and Irish (6.75%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Rosemere include English, Scottish, Lebanese, German, and Spanish.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
French28.11%27.27%27.68%
Canadian24.71%25.03%24.88%
Italian8.89%8.88%8.88%
French Canadian7.95%8.46%8.24%
Irish6.94%6.57%6.75%
English3.32%3.92%3.62%
Scottish4.12%2.80%3.45%
Lebanese3.11%2.94%3.02%
German2.60%1.61%2.10%
Spanish1.37%2.24%1.88%

Indigenous Identity in Rosemere

About 1.67% of Rosemere's population (235 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 98.33% who report a non-Indigenous identity.

Of the Indigenous population, 30 people (0.20% of the total population) hold Registered or Treaty Indian status.

Indigenous identity
1.67%
Non-Indigenous identity
98.33%

Immigration Profile

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

About 13.0% of Rosemere's population are immigrants (1,830 people).

The top countries of origin for Rosemere's immigrant population are France (180), Lebanon (170), Italy (125), Haiti (105), Egypt (95).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
France180
Lebanon170
Italy125
Haiti105
Egypt95

98.4% of Rosemere's residents (13,840 people) are Canadian citizens, and 1.7% are not.

By generation status, 14.1% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 14.9% are second generation, and 71.0% are third generation or more.

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 4,230 of Rosemere's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 18.10% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 9.50% of the population. 4 persons, 3 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 9.15%, 8.20%, and 5.05%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons1,90018.10%
1 person1,0009.50%
4 persons9609.15%
3 persons8608.20%
5 or more persons5305.05%

Family and Household Structure in Rosemere

Of census families in Rosemere, 88.5% are couple families and 11.5% are one-parent families. The average census family has 3.0 people.

Couple families
88.47%
One-parent families
11.53%

19.0% of households in Rosemere are one-person households, 66.5% are couple-family households, 7.8% are one-parent-family households, and 2.7% are multigenerational households.

Household TypeHouseholdsPercentage
One-person households1,00019.0%
Couple-family households3,49066.5%
One-parent-family households4107.8%
Multigenerational households1402.7%

Income in Rosemere

Analyzing income distribution in Rosemere can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Rosemere is $50,000.

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 Rosemere population or around 1,460 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $50,000 to $79,999, and $100,000 to $149,999 with around 1,390 and 1,200 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Rosemere's median household income is $120,000, according to 2020 data.

Above national average Rosemere's median household income is 36,000 dollars above 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 Rosemere

This data sheds light on the distribution of Rosemere 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.

82.70% or most of the Rosemere population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 13.20% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 4.10% 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 degree2,7803,0755,86082.70%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate45548093513.20%
No certificate, diploma or degree1701202904.10%

Above national average 44.1% of Rosemere's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Rosemere

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

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Rosemere is at 6.52% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate60.56%
Unemployment rate6.52%

Work Activity During the Reference Year

Of the population aged 15 and over in Rosemere, 34.7% worked full year full time in the reference year, 31.2% worked part year and/or part time, and 34.1% did not work.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work ActivityPopulationPercentage
Worked full year full time4,02534.7%
Worked part year and/or part time3,61531.2%
Did not work3,95534.1%

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 Rosemere's population (around 66.00%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 880 men and 595 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 1,475.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed8805951,475

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Rosemere has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (13%) works in the retail trade sector. The Professional, scientific and technical services sector comes second at 11%, followed by Health care and social assistance at 11%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Retail trade45049013%
Professional, scientific and technical services48037511%
Health care and social assistance20564011%
Educational services23054010%
Manufacturing4102108%
Construction4151357%
Public administration2102656%
Transportation and warehousing3001005%
Accommodation and food services1901655%
Finance and insurance1601654%
Wholesale trade2001054%
Other services (except public administration)551553%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services115753%
Real estate and rental and leasing75902%
Information and cultural industries105502%
Arts, entertainment and recreation65552%
Utilities45301%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting20100%
Management of companies and enterprises1500%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Rosemere: Retail trade (13%), Professional, scientific and technical services (11%), Health care and social assistance (11%)

Top occupation categories in Rosemere: Sales and service occupations (24%), Business, finance and administration occupations (21%), Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services (14%)

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 work2,0752,1954,27060.80%
Worked at home1,0001,0952,09529.80%
No fixed workplace address4801706509.30%
Worked outside Canada100100.10%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Rosemere 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 Rosemere residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Rosemere 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
15 to 29 minutes34.60%
30 to 44 minutes24.30%
Less than 15 minutes21.10%
60 minutes and over10.10%
45 to 59 minutes9.90%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Rosemere 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 Rosemere's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
65.32%
Married or living common-law
34.68%

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 Rosemere. About 10,930 people living in the town speak French, 2,570 people speak English, 520 people speak English and French language, and 70 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
French10,930
English2,570
English and French520
Neither English nor French70

Knowledge of Official Languages

About 70.4% of Rosemere's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 3.7% know English only, 25.4% know French only, and 0.6% know neither official language.

Knowledge of Official LanguagesPopulationPercentage
English only5153.7%
French only3,57525.4%
English and French9,92070.4%
Neither English nor French800.6%

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
French71.1%73.2%
English12.3%17.6%
Non-official languages12.2%4.7%

Religion

Rosemere is predominantly Christian. About 9,800 of its population is Christian (4,785 males and 5,015 females).

The second largest religion in the town is Muslim with 2.1% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Jewish and Buddhist, both represent 0.5% and 0.2% of the population, while Hindu represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian69.7%
Islam2.1%
Jewish0.5%
Buddhist0.2%
Hindu0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Points of Interest in Rosemere

Schools

Parks

Libraries

Community Centres

Places to Visit in Rosemere

Museums

Historic Sites

Stadiums

Green Spaces in Rosemere

NameTypeApprox. Area
Forêt du grand coteau de LorraineParks—
Parc André-ClémentParks4.5 ha
Parc GilmourParks1.5 ha
Parc BourbonnièreParks3.3 ha
Jardin du SouvenirParks0.3 ha
Parc HamiltonParks1.8 ha
Parc CharbonneauParks8.7 ha
Parc DugasParks0.3 ha
Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-IlesParks4.2 ha
Parc CarignanParks0.1 ha
Parc Damase-JuteauParks1.0 ha
Parc Laura-LauzonParks0.2 ha
Parc de la RivièreParks1.2 ha
Parc de la RivièreParks1.1 ha
Parc Charles BossonParks0.5 ha
Parc DubreuilParks3.2 ha
Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-ÎlesParks1.0 ha
Parc Paul-PerronParks0.8 ha
Parc Des ChênesParks2.0 ha
Parc André-RufiangeParks1.0 ha
Parc Marais TyleeNature Reserves28.3 ha
Marais Le BouthillierNature Reserves6.3 ha
Berge des BaigneursNature Reserves7.9 ha

Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.

Nearest Towns to Rosemere

Frequently Asked Questions about Rosemere

According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Rosemere has a population of 14,090 people, making it the 80th town in Quebec. The population increased slightly from 13,958 in 2016, an increase of 132 people or 0.95%. The town has a population density of 1,318.7 people per km² across a land area of 10.68 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.

Rosemere's population grew by 0.95% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 13,958 to 14,090 people, a gain of 132 residents. This modest growth reflects patterns seen in many other Quebec towns during this period. The median age of 46.40 years suggests an aging population. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.

Rosemere has a population density of approximately 1,318.70 people per square kilometre.

Rosemere covers a land area of approximately 10.68 km².

The median age of the population in Rosemere is 46.40 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Rosemere is French.

The median household income in Rosemere is $120,000, based on 2020 data.

French is the most common first official language spoken in Rosemere.

Christian is the predominant religion in Rosemere.

According to the 2021 Census, 1.7% of Rosemere's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.

98.4% of Rosemere's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.

One-parent families make up 11.5% of census families in Rosemere, according to the 2021 Census.

Multigenerational households make up 2.7% of all households in Rosemere, per the 2021 Census.

70.4% of Rosemere'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 Rosemere, 34.7% 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.