Grenville, Quebec Population & Demographics: How Many People Live Here?

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Grenville. It is a village in Canada that encompasses a land area of 2.82 km2. The village has a population density of 644.60 people per km2.

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

Grenville on the Map

The map and listings below are sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors, not Statistics Canada, and may be incomplete depending on how thoroughly the area has been mapped.

Grenville location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Grenville has a population of around 1,816 people. The village's population is in increased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Grenville has increased by 6.14%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
1,7111,816 +6.14%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.20% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Grenville's population is projected to reach approximately 1,927 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 683.33 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
1,8161,927683.33

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 Grenville is around 895 while the female population is around 920.

Of the 1,816 total population in Grenville, the largest gender is female with around 920 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
895920 +2.72%

Is Grenville a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

8.2%
Unemployment rate
0.6 pts above the province
51.5%
Employment rate
7.8 pts below the province
56.1%
Participation rate
8.0 pts below the province

Income & Affordability

$55,200
Median household income
$17,300 below the province
17.7%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
5.8 pts above the province

Commute

75.6%
Commute under 30 minutes
9.3 pts above the province
90.9%
Commute by car
8.5 pts above the province
0.0%
Commute by public transit
9.0 pts below the province

Housing Character

47.8%
Single-detached houses
3.2 pts above the province
39.5%
Apartments (any building size)
6.9 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.00 people
Average household size
0.20people below the province
39.2%
One-person households
4.1 pts above the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

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Population by Age Characteristics

Grenville has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 8.50% of the total population. The village median age is 47.20.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years80 8.90%75 8.20% 6.25%155 8.50%
65 to 69 years80 8.90%60 6.50% 25.00%140 7.70%
70 to 74 years60 6.70%75 8.20% 20.00%130 7.20%
30 to 34 years60 6.70%60 6.50% 0.00%120 6.60%
55 to 59 years55 6.10%65 7.10% 15.38%120 6.60%
75 to 79 years55 6.10%70 7.60% 21.43%120 6.60%
25 to 29 years50 5.60%55 6.00% 9.09%110 6.10%
50 to 54 years55 6.10%50 5.40% 9.09%110 6.10%
40 to 44 years40 4.50%60 6.50% 33.33%105 5.80%
10 to 14 years60 6.70%45 4.90% 25.00%100 5.50%
0 to 4 years50 5.60%35 3.80% 30.00%95 5.20%
45 to 49 years45 5.00%45 4.90% 0.00%95 5.20%
15 to 19 years45 5.00%40 4.30% 11.11%85 4.70%
20 to 24 years40 4.50%45 4.90% 11.11%85 4.70%
5 to 9 years40 4.50%40 4.30% 0.00%80 4.40%
35 to 39 years45 5.00%40 4.30% 11.11%80 4.40%
80 to 84 years15 1.70%40 4.30% 62.50%50 2.80%
Median age of the population46 46.00%49 48.80% 4.10%47 47.20%
Average age of the population44 43.90%47 46.70% 6.42%45 45.30%
85 years and over15 1.70%20 2.20% 25.00%40 2.20%
85 to 89 years15 1.70%20 2.20% 25.00%30 1.70%

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 58.40% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 26.40% and 14.90%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
65 years and over24.60%27.70%26.40%
0 to 14 years17.30%13.00%14.90%

Photos of Places & Sceneries in Grenville

Population of Grenville by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Grenville is quite diverse, which contributes to the village's vibrant cultural landscape. Grenville 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 40.22% of the total population, followed by French (24.24%), French Canadian (11.85%), Irish (9.09%), and Scottish (5.79%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include Caucasian (White), English, Italian, First Nations (North American Indian), and German.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Canadian40.78%39.13%40.22%
French25.14%23.37%24.24%
French Canadian10.06%13.04%11.85%
Irish8.94%9.24%9.09%
Scottish4.47%7.07%5.79%
Caucasian (White)3.35%4.89%4.41%
English3.35%2.72%3.31%
Italian2.23%2.72%2.48%
First Nations (North American Indian)1.12%3.26%2.48%
German2.23%2.17%2.20%

Immigration Profile

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

About 2.5% of Grenville's population are immigrants (45 people).

The top countries of origin for Grenville's immigrant population are China (25), Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
China25
Brazil0
Colombia0
El Salvador0
Guyana0

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 430 of Grenville's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 19.60% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 18.80% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.35%, 2.75%, and 2.50%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person35519.60%
2 persons34018.80%
3 persons1156.35%
4 persons502.75%
5 or more persons452.50%

Income in Grenville

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Grenville is $34,800.

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 Grenville population or around 255 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 230 and 185 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Grenville's median household income is $55,200, according to 2020 data.

Below national average Grenville's median household income is 28,800 dollars below 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 Grenville

This data sheds light on the distribution of Grenville 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.

46.55% or most of the Grenville population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 33.15% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 20.20% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 10.30% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree4556351,08546.55%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate45035080033.15%
No certificate, diploma or degree28023051020.20%
Bachelor's degree or higher10512523510.30%

Below national average 10.3% of Grenville's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Grenville

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Grenville. 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 4.59% which is pretty low.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate51.48%
Unemployment rate4.59%

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 Grenville's population (around 70.80%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the village, there are 85 men and 60 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 145.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed8560145

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Grenville has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (17%) works in the retail trade sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 15%, followed by Manufacturing at 14%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Retail trade757517%
Health care and social assistance1511515%
Manufacturing952014%
Construction50107%
Other services (except public administration)20407%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services35156%
Accommodation and food services0405%
Transportation and warehousing25155%
Professional, scientific and technical services15255%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction20103%
Educational services0253%
Wholesale trade2002%
Information and cultural industries1502%
Public administration15152%
Finance and insurance0102%
Utilities1001%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%
Arts, entertainment and recreation000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Grenville: -45 Retail trade (17%), Health care and social assistance (15%), -33 Manufacturing (14%)

Top occupation categories in Grenville: Sales and service occupations (32%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (20%), Business, finance and administration occupations (13%)

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 work28532560577.10%
No fixed workplace address902011014.00%
Worked at home4030708.90%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Grenville 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
Less than 15 minutes49.00%
15 to 29 minutes26.60%
60 minutes and over11.90%
30 to 44 minutes7.00%
45 to 59 minutes5.60%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
51.13%
Married or living common-law
48.87%

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 Grenville. About 1,535 people living in the province speak French, 250 people speak English, 30 people speak English and French language, and 0 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
French1,535
English250
English and French30
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
French83.0%82.1%
English11.8%12.4%
Non-official languages1.4%0.8%

Religion

Grenville is predominantly Christian. About 1,505 of its population is Christian (720 males and 720 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
Christian82.9%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Islam0.0%
Sikh0.0%

Points of Interest in Grenville

Schools

Parks

Libraries

Places to Visit in Grenville

Historic Sites

Theatres

Green Spaces in Grenville

NameTypeApprox. Area
Confederation ParkParks8.9 ha
Parc Normand-WoodburyParks1.7 ha

Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.

Frequently Asked Questions about Grenville

According to the 2021 census, Grenville has a population of approximately 1,816 people.

Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Grenville increased by 6.14%.

Grenville has a population density of approximately 644.60 people per square kilometre.

Grenville covers a land area of approximately 2.82 km².

The median age of the population in Grenville is 47.20 years.

The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Grenville is Canadian.

The median household income in Grenville is $55,200, based on 2020 data.

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

Christian is the predominant religion in Grenville.

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.