Deux-Montagnes, Quebec Population & Demographics: Is It a Good Place to Live?

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Deux-Montagnes. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 6.08 km2. The town has a population density of 2947.80 people per km2.

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

Deux-Montagnes on the Map

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Deux-Montagnes has a population of around 17,915 people. The town's population is in increased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Deux-Montagnes has increased by ▲ 2.39%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
17,49617,915 +2.39%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.47% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Deux-Montagnes's population is projected to reach approximately 18,344 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 3,017.11 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
17,91518,3443,017.11

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.

Deux-Montagnes Population Trend & Context

Deux-Montagnes had a 2021 census population of 17,915 — an increase of 419 (▲ 2.39%) people from the 17,496 recorded in 2016.

The town's population has grown slightly over this period, reflecting broader growth trends among Quebec towns. The town's median age of 42.4 years closely mirrors the national median of 41.9, suggesting a demographic profile in line with the Canadian average.

Population By Genders

The male population of Deux-Montagnes is around 8,765 while the female population is around 9,150.

Of the 17,915 total population in Deux-Montagnes, the largest gender is female with around 9,150 female within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
8,7659,150 +4.21%

Is Deux-Montagnes a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

6.3%
Unemployment rate
1.3 pts below the province
64.2%
Employment rate
4.9 pts above the province
68.5%
Participation rate
4.4 pts above the province

Income & Affordability

$85,000
Median household income
$12,500 above the province
7.3%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
4.6 pts below the province

Commute

54.8%
Commute under 30 minutes
11.5 pts below the province
85.8%
Commute by car
3.4 pts above the province
8.1%
Commute by public transit
0.9 pts below the province

Housing Character

58.7%
Single-detached houses
14.1 pts above the province
29.8%
Apartments (any building size)
16.6 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.40 people
Average household size
0.20people above the province
27.2%
One-person households
7.9 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Deux-Montagnes Population Compared to Quebec

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

IndicatorDeux-MontagnesQuebec
Median household income$85,000$72,500
Unemployment rate6.3%7.6%
Median age42.443.2
Bachelor's degree or higher24.4%26.5%
Immigrants (%)12.6%14.6%

Population by Age Characteristics

Deux-Montagnes has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 7.70% of the total population. The town median age is 42.40.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years655 7.50%725 7.90% 9.66%1,385 7.70%
40 to 44 years635 7.20%730 8.00% 13.01%1,365 7.60%
55 to 59 years660 7.50%685 7.50% 3.65%1,350 7.50%
35 to 39 years575 6.60%650 7.10% 11.54%1,230 6.90%
45 to 49 years630 7.20%600 6.60% 4.76%1,230 6.90%
50 to 54 years585 6.70%630 6.90% 7.14%1,215 6.80%
10 to 14 years560 6.40%585 6.40% 4.27%1,150 6.40%
5 to 9 years570 6.50%560 6.10% 1.75%1,130 6.30%
30 to 34 years515 5.90%515 5.60% 0.00%1,030 5.70%
15 to 19 years575 6.60%455 5.00% 20.87%1,025 5.70%
65 to 69 years490 5.60%505 5.50% 2.97%1,000 5.60%
0 to 4 years515 5.90%470 5.10% 8.74%985 5.50%
25 to 29 years480 5.50%460 5.00% 4.17%945 5.30%
20 to 24 years450 5.10%410 4.50% 8.89%865 4.80%
70 to 74 years355 4.10%450 4.90% 21.11%800 4.50%
75 to 79 years255 2.90%350 3.80% 27.14%605 3.40%
80 to 84 years145 1.70%190 2.10% 23.68%335 1.90%
85 years and over105 1.20%180 2.00% 41.67%280 1.60%
85 to 89 years65 0.70%120 1.30% 45.83%180 1.00%

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 64.90% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 18.20% and 16.90%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
15 to 64 years65.80%64.00%64.90%
0 to 14 years18.80%17.70%18.20%
65 years and over15.40%18.30%16.90%

Population of Deux-Montagnes by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Deux-Montagnes is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Deux-Montagnes 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 Deux-Montagnes are Canadian, which accounts for 26.43% of the total population, followed by French (25.55%), Irish (9.01%), French Canadian (6.85%), and Scottish (5.09%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Deux-Montagnes include Italian, English, First Nations (North American Indian), German, and European.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Canadian26.03%26.80%26.43%
French25.39%25.74%25.55%
Irish9.37%8.65%9.01%
French Canadian7.35%6.37%6.85%
Scottish5.90%4.24%5.09%
Italian4.80%5.19%5.00%
English4.68%3.24%3.95%
First Nations (North American Indian)2.31%2.46%2.36%
German2.43%2.01%2.22%
European1.79%1.62%1.71%

Indigenous Identity in Deux-Montagnes

About 1.90% of Deux-Montagnes's population (335 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 98.10% who report a non-Indigenous identity.

Of the Indigenous population, 135 people (0.80% of the total population) hold Registered or Treaty Indian status.

Indigenous identity
1.90%
Non-Indigenous identity
98.10%

Immigration Profile

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

About 12.6% of Deux-Montagnes's population are immigrants (2,210 people).

The top countries of origin for Deux-Montagnes's immigrant population are France (220), Romania (200), Morocco (140), Mexico (130), Colombia (85).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
France220
Romania200
Morocco140
Mexico130
Colombia85

97.3% of Deux-Montagnes's residents (17,120 people) are Canadian citizens, and 2.7% are not.

By generation status, 13.9% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 12.9% are second generation, and 73.3% are third generation or more.

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 4,265 of Deux-Montagnes's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 17.25% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 13.60% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 8.65%, 7.20%, and 3.35%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons2,50517.25%
1 person1,97513.60%
3 persons1,2558.65%
4 persons1,0457.20%
5 or more persons4853.35%

Family and Household Structure in Deux-Montagnes

Of census families in Deux-Montagnes, 81.6% are couple families and 18.4% are one-parent families. The average census family has 2.9 people.

Couple families
81.59%
One-parent families
18.41%

27.2% of households in Deux-Montagnes are one-person households, 54.4% are couple-family households, 11.3% are one-parent-family households, and 1.8% are multigenerational households.

Household TypeHouseholdsPercentage
One-person households1,97527.2%
Couple-family households3,95554.4%
One-parent-family households82011.3%
Multigenerational households1301.8%

Income in Deux-Montagnes

Analyzing income distribution in Deux-Montagnes can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Deux-Montagnes is $43,600.

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

Most of Deux-Montagnes population or around 2,355 people falls in the $50,000 to $79,999 group. The next largest groups are the $10,000 to $29,999, and $30,000 to $49,999 with around 2,240 and 2,150 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Deux-Montagnes's median household income is $85,000, according to 2020 data.

Above national average Deux-Montagnes's median household income is 1,000 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 Deux-Montagnes

This data sheds light on the distribution of Deux-Montagnes 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.

71.80% or most of the Deux-Montagnes population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 18.90% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 9.40% 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 degree3,2753,6706,94071.80%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate9059251,83018.90%
No certificate, diploma or degree5353659059.40%

Below national average 27.5% of Deux-Montagnes's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Deux-Montagnes

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

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Deux-Montagnes is at 6.31% which is quite high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate64.18%
Unemployment rate6.31%

Work Activity During the Reference Year

Of the population aged 15 and over in Deux-Montagnes, 38.0% worked full year full time in the reference year, 30.9% worked part year and/or part time, and 31.1% did not work.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work ActivityPopulationPercentage
Worked full year full time5,44538.0%
Worked part year and/or part time4,42530.9%
Did not work4,46531.1%

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 Deux-Montagnes's population (around 76.50%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 525 men and 365 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 895.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed525365895

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Deux-Montagnes has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (13%) works in the retail trade sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 12%, followed by Manufacturing at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Retail trade63062013%
Health care and social assistance17596012%
Manufacturing72030010%
Professional, scientific and technical services54039010%
Educational services2406459%
Construction5951157%
Transportation and warehousing3951405%
Finance and insurance1952855%
Wholesale trade3101355%
Public administration2002004%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services2301354%
Other services (except public administration)1602104%
Accommodation and food services1901654%
Information and cultural industries1451203%
Arts, entertainment and recreation60852%
Real estate and rental and leasing50751%
Utilities55451%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting20301%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction2500%
Management of companies and enterprises0100%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Deux-Montagnes: Retail trade (13%), Health care and social assistance (12%), Manufacturing (10%)

Top occupation categories in Deux-Montagnes: Sales and service occupations (23%), Business, finance and administration occupations (19%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (16%)

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 work2,9003,0605,96564.80%
Worked at home1,0801,1952,27524.70%
No fixed workplace address70524594510.30%
Worked outside Canada150150.20%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Deux-Montagnes 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 Deux-Montagnes residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Deux-Montagnes 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 minutes31.40%
30 to 44 minutes24.70%
Less than 15 minutes23.40%
60 minutes and over10.60%
45 to 59 minutes10.00%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
58.17%
Married or living common-law
41.83%

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 Deux-Montagnes. About 14,330 people living in the town speak French, 2,725 people speak English, 745 people speak English and French language, and 75 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
French14,330
English2,725
English and French745
Neither English nor French75

Knowledge of Official Languages

About 58.4% of Deux-Montagnes's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 4.3% know English only, 36.9% know French only, and 0.4% know neither official language.

Knowledge of Official LanguagesPopulationPercentage
English only7754.3%
French only6,59036.9%
English and French10,43058.4%
Neither English nor French800.4%

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
French73.9%76.0%
English12.1%14.4%
Non-official languages9.9%5.2%

Religion

Deux-Montagnes is predominantly Christian. About 10,870 of its population is Christian (5,170 males and 5,700 females).

The second largest religion in the town is Muslim with 3.7% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Jewish and Buddhist, both represent 0.4% and 0.2% of the population, while Hindu represent 0.1% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian61.8%
Islam3.7%
Jewish0.4%
Buddhist0.2%
Hindu0.1%
Sikh0.0%

Points of Interest in Deux-Montagnes

Schools

Parks

Libraries

Community Centres

Places to Visit in Deux-Montagnes

Historic Sites

Theatres

Green Spaces in Deux-Montagnes

Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.

Nearest Towns to Deux-Montagnes

Frequently Asked Questions about Deux-Montagnes

According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Deux-Montagnes has a population of 17,915 people, making it the 66th town in Quebec. The population increased moderately from 17,496 in 2016, an increase of 419 people or 2.39%. The town has a population density of 2,947.8 people per km² across a land area of 6.08 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.

Deux-Montagnes's population grew by 2.39% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 17,496 to 17,915 people, a gain of 419 residents. This modest growth reflects patterns seen in many other Quebec towns during this period. The median age of 42.40 years suggests a mature, established community. Official 2026 Census data, which will confirm whether this trend continued, is expected from Statistics Canada in February 2027.

Deux-Montagnes has a population density of approximately 2,947.80 people per square kilometre.

Deux-Montagnes covers a land area of approximately 6.08 km².

The median age of the population in Deux-Montagnes is 42.40 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Deux-Montagnes is Canadian.

The median household income in Deux-Montagnes is $85,000, based on 2020 data.

French is the most common first official language spoken in Deux-Montagnes.

Christian is the predominant religion in Deux-Montagnes.

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

97.3% of Deux-Montagnes's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.

One-parent families make up 18.4% of census families in Deux-Montagnes, according to the 2021 Census.

Multigenerational households make up 1.8% of all households in Deux-Montagnes, per the 2021 Census.

58.4% of Deux-Montagnes'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 Deux-Montagnes, 38.0% 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.