Population Characteristics
According to the latest census, Malartic has a population of around 3,355 people. The town's population is in decreased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Malartic has decreased by ▼ -0.65%.
| Population in 2016 | Population in 2021 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3,377 | 3,355 | --0.65% |
2026 Population Projection
Malartic's population declined between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, so a 2026 growth projection is not shown. The most recent confirmed figure remains the 3,355 people recorded in the 2021 census.
Malartic Population Trend & Context
Malartic had a 2021 census population of 3,355 — a decline of 22 (▼ 0.65%) people from the 3,377 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 40.4 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 Malartic is around 1,705 while the female population is around 1,650.
Of the 3,355 total population in Malartic, the largest gender is male with around 1,705 male within the population.
| Male | Female | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 1,705 | 1,650 | -3.23% |
Is Malartic a Good Place to Live?
Based on 2021 Statistics Canada Census data, here's how Malartic compares across key quality-of-life indicators — measured against Quebec, its own province. Draw your own conclusions from the actual numbers.
Employment & Economy
Income & Affordability
Commute
Housing Character
Household Composition
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.
Malartic Population Compared to Quebec
Quebec's population in 2021 was 8,501,833, spread across the area. Here's how Malartic compares to the town's key indicators:
| Indicator | Malartic | Quebec |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,500 | $72,500 |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% | 7.6% |
| Median age | 40.4 | 43.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.0% | 26.5% |
| Immigrants (%) | 2.0% | 14.6% |
Population by Age Characteristics
Malartic has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 55 to 59 years old, accounting for 8.20% of the total population. The town median age is 40.40.
| Data | Male | Female | Difference | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 years | 150 8.80% | 120 7.30% | 20.00% | 275 8.20% |
| 60 to 64 years | 130 7.60% | 110 6.70% | 15.38% | 240 7.20% |
| 25 to 29 years | 115 6.70% | 115 7.00% | 0.00% | 235 7.00% |
| 0 to 4 years | 115 6.70% | 105 6.40% | 8.70% | 220 6.60% |
| 5 to 9 years | 110 6.50% | 110 6.70% | 0.00% | 220 6.60% |
| 10 to 14 years | 120 7.00% | 95 5.80% | 20.83% | 215 6.40% |
| 30 to 34 years | 105 6.20% | 100 6.10% | 4.76% | 210 6.30% |
| 35 to 39 years | 110 6.50% | 95 5.80% | 13.64% | 210 6.30% |
| 65 to 69 years | 100 5.90% | 110 6.70% | 9.09% | 210 6.30% |
| 20 to 24 years | 100 5.90% | 90 5.50% | 10.00% | 190 5.70% |
| 40 to 44 years | 110 6.50% | 90 5.50% | 18.18% | 190 5.70% |
| 45 to 49 years | 90 5.30% | 100 6.10% | 10.00% | 190 5.70% |
| 15 to 19 years | 75 4.40% | 95 5.80% | 21.05% | 170 5.10% |
| 50 to 54 years | 90 5.30% | 80 4.80% | 11.11% | 165 4.90% |
| 70 to 74 years | 85 5.00% | 65 3.90% | 23.53% | 150 4.50% |
| 75 to 79 years | 35 2.10% | 70 4.20% | 50.00% | 105 3.10% |
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 61.40% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 19.50% and 18.90%, respectively.
If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Malartic are within the 15 to 64 years age group.
| Data | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 to 64 years | 62.80% | 60.30% | 61.40% |
| 0 to 14 years | 20.20% | 18.50% | 19.50% |
| 65 years and over | 16.70% | 21.20% | 18.90% |
Population of Malartic by Ethnicity and Origin
The population of Malartic is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Malartic 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 Malartic are Canadian, which accounts for 44.32% of the total population, followed by French (14.93%), French Canadian (9.02%), Caucasian (White) (2.95%), and Polish (2.49%).
Other ethnicities and origins in Malartic include Laotian, European, North American Indigenous, First Nations (North American Indian), and Irish.
| Ethnicity and Origin | Male | Female | Percentage in Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian | 43.84% | 45.02% | 44.32% |
| French | 15.92% | 13.83% | 14.93% |
| French Canadian | 6.91% | 11.25% | 9.02% |
| Caucasian (White) | 3.60% | 2.57% | 2.95% |
| Polish | 2.10% | 2.57% | 2.49% |
| Laotian | 3.00% | 1.61% | 2.33% |
| European | 2.10% | 2.25% | 2.33% |
| North American Indigenous | 2.10% | 2.25% | 2.18% |
| First Nations (North American Indian) | 2.10% | 1.61% | 1.87% |
| Irish | 1.50% | 2.25% | 1.71% |
Indigenous Identity in Malartic
About 4.50% of Malartic's population (145 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 95.50% who report a non-Indigenous identity.
Of the Indigenous population, 70 people (2.20% of the total population) hold Registered or Treaty Indian status.
Immigration Profile
Immigration patterns vary a great deal from one area to another, which makes this data one of the more distinctive parts of Malartic's population profile.
About 2.0% of Malartic's population are immigrants (65 people).
The top countries of origin for Malartic's immigrant population are Brazil (0), Colombia (0), El Salvador (0), Guyana (0), Haiti (0).
| Country of Birth | Population |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 0 |
| Colombia | 0 |
| El Salvador | 0 |
| Guyana | 0 |
| Haiti | 0 |
99.5% of Malartic's residents (3,200 people) are Canadian citizens, and 0.5% are not.
By generation status, 2.2% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 3.7% are second generation, and 94.1% are third generation or more.
Household and Dwelling Characteristics
About 695 of Malartic's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.
Household Size
About 18.75% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 16.90% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 5.90%, 5.05%, and 3.20%, respectively.
| Number of Person(s) in Household | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | 555 | 18.75% |
| 2 persons | 500 | 16.90% |
| 3 persons | 175 | 5.90% |
| 4 persons | 150 | 5.05% |
| 5 or more persons | 95 | 3.20% |
Family and Household Structure in Malartic
Of census families in Malartic, 81.6% are couple families and 18.4% are one-parent families. The average census family has 2.8 people.
37.8% of households in Malartic are one-person households, 47.0% are couple-family households, 9.8% are one-parent-family households, and 0.7% are multigenerational households.
| Household Type | Households | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| One-person households | 560 | 37.8% |
| Couple-family households | 695 | 47.0% |
| One-parent-family households | 145 | 9.8% |
| Multigenerational households | 10 | 0.7% |
Income in Malartic
Analyzing income distribution in Malartic can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.
Per Capita Income
According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Malartic is $41,600.
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 Malartic population or around 380 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 355 and 325 people, respectively.
Household Income
The Malartic's median household income is $69,500, according to 2020 data.
Below national average Malartic's median household income is 14,500 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 Malartic
This data sheds light on the distribution of Malartic 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.
56.70% or most of the Malartic population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 27.20% of the population has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 15.90% has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate. (Individual figures may not sum to exactly 100% due to Statistics Canada's random rounding of small-area 25% sample data.)
| Degree | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree | 500 | 505 | 1,000 | 56.70% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 270 | 215 | 480 | 27.20% |
| High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 115 | 165 | 280 | 15.90% |
Below national average 7.6% of Malartic's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).
Employment in Malartic
This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Malartic. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.
The data shows that the unemployment rate in Malartic is at 6.23% which is quite high.
| Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Employment rate | 61.24% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.23% |
Work Activity During the Reference Year
Of the population aged 15 and over in Malartic, 35.3% worked full year full time in the reference year, 29.7% worked part year and/or part time, and 35.1% did not work.
| Work Activity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Worked full year full time | 910 | 35.3% |
| Worked part year and/or part time | 765 | 29.7% |
| Did not work | 905 | 35.1% |
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 Malartic's population (around 81.40%) are working permanent position as an employee.
Self-employed
In the town, there are 25 men and 65 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 90.
| Status | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed | 25 | 65 | 90 |
Employment Industry Sectors
The Malartic industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Malartic is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.
Malartic has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (24%) works in the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 16%, followed by Retail trade at 10%.
| Industry | Men | Women | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 335 | 75 | 24% |
| Health care and social assistance | 60 | 205 | 16% |
| Retail trade | 45 | 110 | 10% |
| Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services | 65 | 50 | 7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 65 | 7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 65 | 6% |
| Educational services | 15 | 80 | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 55 | 20 | 4% |
| Public administration | 30 | 35 | 4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 30 | 20 | 3% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 25 | 35 | 3% |
| Construction | 50 | 0 | 3% |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 10 | 2% |
| Utilities | 10 | 0 | 1% |
| Information and cultural industries | 10 | 0 | 1% |
| Finance and insurance | 0 | 10 | 1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 0 | 0 | 1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Labour Market Snapshot
A quick snapshot of where Malartic residents work — the leading industry sectors employing them, and the broad occupation categories they work in.
Top employer sectors in Malartic: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (24%), Health care and social assistance (16%), Retail trade (10%)
Top occupation categories in Malartic: Sales and service occupations (24%), Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (23%), Business, finance and administration occupations (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.
| Work Location | Men | Women | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual place of work | 650 | 640 | 1,290 | 81.40% |
| No fixed workplace address | 120 | 40 | 155 | 9.80% |
| Worked at home | 45 | 90 | 135 | 8.50% |
| Worked outside Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Commuting
The data sheds light on how Malartic 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 Malartic residents and sustainable urban planning.
Commuting Duration
This data reveals the average time that the residents of Malartic 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.
| Duration | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Less than 15 minutes | 51.20% |
| 15 to 29 minutes | 25.30% |
| 30 to 44 minutes | 17.30% |
| 60 minutes and over | 3.80% |
| 45 to 59 minutes | 2.80% |
Marital Status
The statistics on marital status in Malartic 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 Malartic's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.
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 Malartic. About 3,100 people living in the town speak French, 110 people speak English, 15 people speak English and French language, and 10 people speak Neither English nor French language.
| Language | Population |
|---|---|
| French | 3,100 |
| English | 110 |
| English and French | 15 |
| Neither English nor French | 10 |
Knowledge of Official Languages
About 27.0% of Malartic's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 0.5% know English only, 72.2% know French only, and 0.3% know neither official language.
| Knowledge of Official Languages | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15 | 0.5% |
| French only | 2,335 | 72.2% |
| English and French | 875 | 27.0% |
| Neither English nor French | 10 | 0.3% |
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.
| Language | Mother Tongue | Spoken Most Often at Home |
|---|---|---|
| French | 93.7% | 95.5% |
| English | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Non-official languages | 2.5% | 1.1% |
Religion
Malartic is predominantly Christian. About 2,385 of its population is Christian (1,240 males and 1,145 females).
The second largest religion in the town is Buddhist with 0.6% 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.
| Religion | Population |
|---|---|
| Christian | 74.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.0% |
| Islam | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.0% |
Points of Interest in Malartic
Hospitals
Parks
Libraries
Green Spaces in Malartic
| Name | Type | Approx. Area |
|---|---|---|
| Parc Stoykovich | Parks | 0.9 ha |
| Parc du Belvédère | Parks | 4.9 ha |
| Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville | Parks | 0.5 ha |
Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.
Nearest Towns to Malartic
- Val-d'Or 25.4 km · 32,752 people
- Amos 48.3 km · 12,675 people
- Rouyn-Noranda 67.4 km · 42,313 people
- Senneterre 71.1 km · 2,782 people
- Duparquet 90.7 km · 716 people
- Belleterre 93.6 km · 285 people
- Macamic 94.4 km · 2,744 people
- La Sarre 108.3 km · 7,358 people
Frequently Asked Questions about Malartic
According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Malartic has a population of 3,355 people, making it the 176th town in Quebec. The population declined slightly from 3,377 in 2016, a decrease of 22 people or 0.65%. The town has a population density of 22.8 people per km² across a land area of 147.45 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.
Malartic's population declined by 0.65% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 3,377 to 3,355 people, a loss of 22 residents. This stability is characteristic of many mid-sized other Quebec towns during this period. The median age of 40.40 years suggests a mature, established community. The relatively high proportion of one-person households (37.5%) 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.
Malartic has a population density of approximately 22.80 people per square kilometre.
Malartic covers a land area of approximately 147.45 km².
The median age of the population in Malartic is 40.40 years.
The largest ethnic or cultural origin group in Malartic is Canadian.
The median household income in Malartic is $69,500, based on 2020 data.
French is the most common first official language spoken in Malartic.
Christian is the predominant religion in Malartic.
According to the 2021 Census, 4.5% of Malartic's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.
99.5% of Malartic's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.
One-parent families make up 18.3% of census families in Malartic, according to the 2021 Census.
Multigenerational households make up 0.7% of all households in Malartic, per the 2021 Census.
27.0% of Malartic'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 Malartic, 35.3% 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.