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

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

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Pincourt. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 7.10 km2. The town has a population density of 2078.00 people per km2.

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

Pincourt on the Map

Pincourt location on the map. View in Google Map

Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Pincourt has a population of around 14,751 people. The town's population is in increased. Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Pincourt has increased by ▲ 1.33%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
14,55814,751 +1.33%

2026 Population Projection

Based on the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.26% observed between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Pincourt's population is projected to reach approximately 14,947 people by 2026, with a projected population density of around 2,105.21 people per km².

Population in 2021Projected Population in 2026Projected Density in 2026 (per km²)
14,75114,9472,105.21

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.

Pincourt Population Trend & Context

Pincourt had a 2021 census population of 14,751 — an increase of 193 (▲ 1.33%) people from the 14,558 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 Pincourt is around 7,250 while the female population is around 7,500.

Of the 14,751 total population in Pincourt, the largest gender is female with around 7,500 female within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
7,2507,500 +3.33%

Is Pincourt a Good Place to Live?

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

Employment & Economy

8.1%
Unemployment rate
0.5 pts above the province
63.2%
Employment rate
3.9 pts above the province
68.8%
Participation rate
4.7 pts above the province

Income & Affordability

$95,000
Median household income
$22,500 above the province
5.5%
Below low-income threshold (LIM-AT)
6.4 pts below the province

Commute

59.2%
Commute under 30 minutes
7.1 pts below the province
91.8%
Commute by car
9.4 pts above the province
3.8%
Commute by public transit
5.2 pts below the province

Housing Character

69.1%
Single-detached houses
24.5 pts above the province
18.7%
Apartments (any building size)
27.7 pts below the province

Household Composition

2.60 people
Average household size
0.40people above the province
23.3%
One-person households
11.8 pts below the province

Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census of Population.

Pincourt Population Compared to Quebec

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

IndicatorPincourtQuebec
Median household income$95,000$72,500
Unemployment rate8.1%7.6%
Median age42.443.2
Bachelor's degree or higher27.8%26.5%
Immigrants (%)18.6%14.6%

Population by Age Characteristics

Pincourt has a young population. The majority of the population is people aged 40 to 44 years old, accounting for 8.10% of the total population. The town median age is 42.40.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
40 to 44 years585 8.10%615 8.20% 4.88%1,200 8.10%
45 to 49 years565 7.80%600 8.00% 5.83%1,170 7.90%
10 to 14 years615 8.50%530 7.10% 13.82%1,145 7.80%
55 to 59 years510 7.00%570 7.60% 10.53%1,085 7.40%
50 to 54 years525 7.20%540 7.20% 2.78%1,060 7.20%
5 to 9 years535 7.40%460 6.10% 14.02%995 6.70%
60 to 64 years475 6.60%495 6.60% 4.04%965 6.50%
15 to 19 years475 6.60%455 6.10% 4.21%930 6.30%
35 to 39 years420 5.80%505 6.70% 16.83%925 6.30%
65 to 69 years415 5.70%440 5.90% 5.68%855 5.80%
20 to 24 years375 5.20%360 4.80% 4.00%735 5.00%
30 to 34 years345 4.80%365 4.90% 5.48%715 4.80%
0 to 4 years335 4.60%365 4.90% 8.22%700 4.70%
70 to 74 years310 4.30%375 5.00% 17.33%685 4.60%
25 to 29 years330 4.60%315 4.20% 4.55%640 4.30%
75 to 79 years240 3.30%255 3.40% 5.88%490 3.30%
80 to 84 years120 1.70%140 1.90% 14.29%260 1.80%
85 years and over80 1.10%115 1.50% 30.43%200 1.40%
85 to 89 years55 0.80%75 1.00% 26.67%135 0.90%

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 63.80% of the population. The other age groups, 0 to 14 years and 65 years and over, account for 19.30% and 16.90%, respectively.

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

DataMaleFemaleTotal
15 to 64 years63.40%64.20%63.80%
0 to 14 years20.60%18.10%19.30%
65 years and over16.00%17.70%16.90%

Population of Pincourt by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Pincourt is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Pincourt 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 Pincourt are Canadian, which accounts for 21.74% of the total population, followed by French (18.75%), Irish (13.37%), Scottish (8.74%), and English (8.64%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Pincourt include Italian, French Canadian, German, Chinese, and British Isles.

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
Canadian21.37%22.02%21.74%
French19.36%18.07%18.75%
Irish13.14%13.59%13.37%
Scottish8.16%9.37%8.74%
English8.51%8.84%8.64%
Italian7.75%7.76%7.79%
French Canadian5.33%5.09%5.24%
German3.87%3.68%3.78%
Chinese2.63%3.21%2.93%
British Isles2.90%2.54%2.65%

Indigenous Identity in Pincourt

About 1.80% of Pincourt's population (265 people) identify with an Indigenous identity, compared to 98.20% who report a non-Indigenous identity.

Of the Indigenous population, 70 people (0.50% of the total population) hold Registered or Treaty Indian status.

Indigenous identity
1.80%
Non-Indigenous identity
98.20%

Immigration Profile

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

About 18.6% of Pincourt's population are immigrants (2,730 people).

The top countries of origin for Pincourt's immigrant population are China (220), Romania (165), Iran (145), United Kingdom (125), Philippines (120).

Only using 25% sample data.
Country of BirthPopulation
China220
Romania165
Iran145
United Kingdom125
Philippines120

96.3% of Pincourt's residents (14,145 people) are Canadian citizens, and 3.8% are not.

By generation status, 19.9% of residents are first generation (born outside Canada), 18.3% are second generation, and 61.8% are third generation or more.

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 3,895 of Pincourt's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 2 persons household.

Household Size

About 16.20% of the population lives in 2 persons households. 1 person households ranked second, accounting for 11.65% of the population. 4 persons, 3 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 9.60%, 8.25%, and 4.30%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
2 persons1,82516.20%
1 person1,31511.65%
4 persons1,0859.60%
3 persons9308.25%
5 or more persons4854.30%

Family and Household Structure in Pincourt

Of census families in Pincourt, 84.2% are couple families and 15.8% are one-parent families. The average census family has 3.0 people.

Couple families
84.25%
One-parent families
15.75%

23.4% of households in Pincourt are one-person households, 59.1% are couple-family households, 10.2% are one-parent-family households, and 2.5% are multigenerational households.

Household TypeHouseholdsPercentage
One-person households1,32023.4%
Couple-family households3,33559.1%
One-parent-family households57510.2%
Multigenerational households1402.5%

Income in Pincourt

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

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Pincourt is $44,800.

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

Most of Pincourt population or around 2,005 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 1,800 and 1,635 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Pincourt's median household income is $95,000, according to 2020 data.

Above national average Pincourt's median household income is 11,000 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 Pincourt

This data sheds light on the distribution of Pincourt 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.

72.70% or most of the Pincourt population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 20.30% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, and 6.90% 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 degree2,6053,0505,65572.70%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate8257551,58020.30%
No certificate, diploma or degree3052305406.90%

Below national average 31.7% of Pincourt's population has a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 32.9% (Canada, 2021 Census).

Employment in Pincourt

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

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Pincourt is at 8.09% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate63.24%
Unemployment rate8.09%

Work Activity During the Reference Year

Of the population aged 15 and over in Pincourt, 39.2% worked full year full time in the reference year, 30.1% worked part year and/or part time, and 30.7% did not work.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work ActivityPopulationPercentage
Worked full year full time4,64539.2%
Worked part year and/or part time3,57030.1%
Did not work3,64030.7%

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 Pincourt's population (around 76.20%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 530 men and 330 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 860.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed530330860

Employment Industry Sectors

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

Pincourt has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (11%) works in the health care and social assistance sector. The Retail trade sector comes second at 10%, followed by Manufacturing at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Health care and social assistance12574511%
Retail trade41042510%
Manufacturing56526010%
Transportation and warehousing5402259%
Professional, scientific and technical services3703609%
Educational services2154759%
Wholesale trade3402958%
Accommodation and food services1802706%
Construction340655%
Public administration1951755%
Finance and insurance1002004%
Other services (except public administration)1201804%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1701103%
Information and cultural industries105602%
Real estate and rental and leasing90702%
Arts, entertainment and recreation85752%
Utilities25100%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting1500%
Management of companies and enterprises0150%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction1000%

Labour Market Snapshot

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

Top employer sectors in Pincourt: Health care and social assistance (11%), Retail trade (10%), Manufacturing (10%)

Top occupation categories in Pincourt: Sales and service occupations (25%), Business, finance and administration occupations (21%), 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 work2,3502,5604,90565.40%
Worked at home8301,0401,87024.90%
No fixed workplace address5451757209.60%
Worked outside Canada100100.10%

Commuting

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

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Pincourt 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 minutes38.50%
30 to 44 minutes24.40%
Less than 15 minutes20.70%
45 to 59 minutes9.00%
60 minutes and over7.20%

Marital Status

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

Married or living common-law
61.29%
Married or living common-law
38.71%

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 Pincourt. About 6,875 people living in the town speak French, 6,735 people speak English, 990 people speak English and French language, and 110 people speak Neither English nor French language.

LanguagePopulation
French6,875
English6,735
English and French990
Neither English nor French110

Knowledge of Official Languages

About 70.6% of Pincourt's population is bilingual, knowing both English and French. 14.2% know English only, 14.4% know French only, and 0.7% know neither official language.

Knowledge of Official LanguagesPopulationPercentage
English only2,09014.2%
French only2,12514.4%
English and French10,38570.6%
Neither English nor French1100.7%

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
French41.7%40.4%
English34.7%44.0%
Non-official languages17.3%9.1%

Religion

Pincourt is predominantly Christian. About 9,635 of its population is Christian (4,610 males and 5,025 females).

The second largest religion in the town is Muslim with 4.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Jewish and Hindu, both represent 1.2% and 0.7% of the population, while Buddhist represent 0.3% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian65.5%
Islam4.0%
Jewish1.2%
Hindu0.7%
Buddhist0.3%
Sikh0.1%

Points of Interest in Pincourt

Schools

Parks

Libraries

Community Centres

Places to Visit in Pincourt

Museums

Green Spaces in Pincourt

NameTypeApprox. Area
Parc ShamrockParks2.3 ha
Parc Donat-BouthillierParks2.2 ha
Parc OlympiqueParks9.8 ha
Parc TaillonParks1.7 ha
Parc SouvenirParks0.1 ha
Parc SabourinParks0.9 ha
Parc d'AmbrosioParks0.8 ha
Parc Réné-LévesqueParks0.6 ha
Parc Gilles DicaireParks0.7 ha
Parc Lucien-ManningParks0.3 ha
Parc TrotterParks0.3 ha
Parc Paul-OuelletteParks0.2 ha
Parc BellevueParks4.2 ha
Parc RousseauParks0.6 ha
Parc des FrênesParks0.2 ha
Parc Mont-BleuParks0.1 ha
Parc QuinchienParks1.5 ha

Areas are approximate, calculated from OpenStreetMap boundary data.

Nearest Towns to Pincourt

Frequently Asked Questions about Pincourt

According to the 2021 Statistics Canada Census, Pincourt has a population of 14,751 people, making it the 75th town in Quebec. The population increased moderately from 14,558 in 2016, an increase of 193 people or 1.33%. The town has a population density of 2,078.0 people per km² across a land area of 7.10 km². The 2026 Census results are expected from Statistics Canada beginning February 2027.

Pincourt's population grew by 1.33% between the 2016 and 2021 censuses — from 14,558 to 14,751 people, a gain of 193 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.

Pincourt has a population density of approximately 2,078.00 people per square kilometre.

Pincourt covers a land area of approximately 7.10 km².

The median age of the population in Pincourt is 42.40 years.

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

The median household income in Pincourt is $95,000, based on 2020 data.

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

Christian is the predominant religion in Pincourt.

According to the 2021 Census, 1.8% of Pincourt's population identifies with an Indigenous identity.

96.3% of Pincourt's residents are Canadian citizens, based on 2021 Census data.

One-parent families make up 15.8% of census families in Pincourt, according to the 2021 Census.

Multigenerational households make up 2.5% of all households in Pincourt, per the 2021 Census.

70.6% of Pincourt'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 Pincourt, 39.2% 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.