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

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Barkmere. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 17.72 km2. The town has a population density of 4.60 people per km2.

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

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Barkmere has a population of around 81 people. The town's population is in increased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Barkmere has increased by ▲ 39.66%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
5881 +39.66%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.91% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Barkmere's population is projected to reach approximately 113 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 6.38 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
811136.38

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.

Barkmere Population Trend & Context

Barkmere had a 2021 census population of 81 — an increase of 23 (▲ 39.66%) people from the 58 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 60.8 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 Barkmere is around 40 while the female population is around 40.

Of the 81 total population in Barkmere, the largest gender is female with around 40 female within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
4040 +0.00%

Is Barkmere a Good Place to Live?

Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Barkmere 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
40.0%
Employment rate
19.3 pts below the province
40.0%
Participation rate
24.1 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$0
Median household income
$72,500 below the province
0.0%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
11.9 pts below the province

Commute

100.0%
Commute under 30 minutes
33.7 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

100.0%
Single-detached houses
55.4 pts above the province
0.0%
Apartments (any building size)
46.4 pts below the province

Household Composition

1.60 people
Average household size
0.60people below the province
50.0%
One-person households
14.9 pts above the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Barkmere Population Compared to Quebec

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

IndicatorBarkmereQuebec
Median household income$0$72,500
Unemployment rate0.0%7.6%
Median age60.843.2
Bachelor's degree or higher15.0%26.5%
Immigrants (%)0.0%14.6%

Population by Age Characteristics

Barkmere has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 75 to 79 years old, accounting for 25.00% of the total population. The town median age is 60.80.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal

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 56.30% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 43.80% and 6.30%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
Total - Age groups of the population - 100% data40.00%40.00%80.00%
15 to 64 years62.50%50.00%56.30%
15 to 64 years25.00%20.00%45.00%
65 years and over50.00%37.50%43.80%
65 years and over20.00%15.00%35.00%
0 to 14 years0.00%0.00%6.30%
0 to 14 years0.00%0.00%5.00%

Population of Barkmere by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Barkmere is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Barkmere 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 Barkmere are French, which accounts for 27.27% of the total population, followed by Canadian (18.18%), Malay (0.00%), Goan (0.00%), and Bantu (0.00%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Barkmere include Tibetan, Zimbabwean, Burmese, Mongolian, and Azorean.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
French40.00%50.00%27.27%
Canadian0.00%0.00%18.18%
Malay0.00%0.00%0.00%
Goan0.00%0.00%0.00%
Bantu0.00%0.00%0.00%
Tibetan0.00%0.00%0.00%
Zimbabwean0.00%0.00%0.00%
Burmese0.00%0.00%0.00%
Mongolian0.00%0.00%0.00%
Azorean0.00%0.00%0.00%

Indigenous Identity in Barkmere

About 0.00% of Barkmere's population (0 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 100.00% who report a non-Indigenous identity.

Of the Indigenous population, 0 people (0.00% of the total population) hold Registered or Treaty Indian status.

Indigenous identity
0.00%
Non-Indigenous identity
100.00%

Immigration Profile

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

About 0.0% of Barkmere's population are immigrants (0 people).

The top countries of origin for Barkmere's immigrant population are Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0), Haiti (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
Brazil0
Colombia0
El Salvador0
Guyana0
Haiti0

100.0% of Barkmere's residents (55 people) are Canadian citizens, and 0.0% are not.

By generation status, 0.0% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 0.0% are second generation, and 90.0% are third generation or more.

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 50 of Barkmere's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 25.00% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 20.00% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.00%, 5.00%, and 0.00%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person2525.00%
2 persons2020.00%
3 persons55.00%
4 persons55.00%
5 or more persons00.00%

Family and Household Structure in Barkmere

Of census families in Barkmere, 75.0% are couple families and 25.0% are one-parent families. The average census family has 2.4 people.

Couple families
75.00%
One-parent families
25.00%

60.0% of households in Barkmere are one-person households, 40.0% are couple-family households, 10.0% are one-parent-family households, and 0.0% are multigenerational households.

Household TypeHouseholdsPercentage
One-person households3060.0%
Couple-family households2040.0%
One-parent-family households510.0%
Multigenerational households00.0%

Income in Barkmere

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Barkmere is $0.

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 Barkmere population or around 0 people falls in the Under $10,000 group. The next largest groups are the Under $10,000, and Under $10,000 with around 0 and 0 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Barkmere's median household income is $0, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Barkmere's median household income is 84,000 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 Barkmere

This data sheds light on the distribution of Barkmere 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.

100.00% or most of the Barkmere population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 0.00% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 0.00% 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 degree15015100.00%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate0000.00%
No certificate, diploma or degree0000.00%

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

Employment in Barkmere

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

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

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate40.00%
Unemployment rate0.00%

Work Activity During the Reference Year

Of the population aged 15 and over in Barkmere, 0.0% worked full year full time in the reference year, 40.0% worked part year and/or part time, and 60.0% did not work.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work ActivityPopulationPercentage
Worked full year full time00.0%
Worked part year and/or part time2040.0%
Did not work3060.0%

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 Barkmere's population (around 50.00%) are working self-employed as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 10 men and 0 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 10.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed10010

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Barkmere has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (0%) works in the sector. The Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector comes second at 0%, followed by Utilities at 0%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction000%
Utilities000%
Construction000%
Manufacturing000%
Wholesale trade000%
Retail trade000%
Transportation and warehousing000%
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%
Educational services000%
Health care and social assistance000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%
Accommodation and food services000%
Other services (except public administration)000%
Public administration000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Barkmere: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%), Utilities (0%)

Top occupation categories in Barkmere: Sales and service occupations (50%), Legislative and senior management occupations (0%), Business, finance and administration occupations (0%)

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
Worked at home0000.00%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%
No fixed workplace address0000.00%
Usual place of work0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Barkmere 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 minutes100.00%
Less than 15 minutes0.00%
30 to 44 minutes0.00%
45 to 59 minutes0.00%
60 minutes and over0.00%

Marital Status

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

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

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 Barkmere. About 55 people living in the town speak French, 25 people speak English, 5 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
French55
English25
English and French5
Neither English nor French0

Knowledge of Official Languages

About 56.3% of Barkmere's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 6.3% know English only, 37.5% know French only, and 0.0% know neither official language.

Knowledge of Official LanguagesPopulationPercentage
English only56.3%
French only3037.5%
English and French4556.3%
Neither English nor French00.0%

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
French68.8%68.8%
English25.0%31.3%
Non-official languages0.0%0.0%

Religion

Barkmere is predominantly Christian. About 40 of its population is Christian (20 males and 15 females).

The second largest religion in the town 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
Christian80.0%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Barkmere

According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Barkmere has a population of 81 people, making it the 299th town in Quebec. The population increased significantly from 58 in 2016, an increase of 23 people or 39.66%. The town has a population density of 4.6 people per km² across a land area of 17.72 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.

Barkmere's population grew by 39.66% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 58 to 81 people, a gain of 23 residents. This growth is above average compared to many other Quebec towns during this period. The median age of 60.80 years suggests an aging population. The relatively high proportion of one-person households (50.0%) 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.

Barkmere has a population density of approximately 4.60 people per square kilometre.

Barkmere covers a land area of approximately 17.72 km².

The median age of the population in Barkmere is 60.80 years.

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

The median household income in Barkmere is $0, based on 2020 data.

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

Christian is the predominant religion in Barkmere.

According to the 2021 Census, 0.0% of Barkmere's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.

100.0% of Barkmere's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.

One-parent families make up 25.0% of census families in Barkmere, according to the 2021 Census.

Multigenerational households make up 0.0% of all households in Barkmere, per the 2021 Census.

56.3% of Barkmere'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 Barkmere, 0.0% 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.