Quebec · Census Agglomeration
Baie-Comeau by the numbers
Baie-Comeau is Canada's 103rd largest metro area, home to about 26K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (-1.1% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $855, the median age is 49.2 and January averages -11°C.
People
Population of Baie-Comeau
The Baie-Comeau census agglomeration had an estimated 26,446 people on July 1, 2025, up -1.1% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 26,643 people, -3.8% more than in 2016.
The City of Baie-Comeau itself had an estimated 20,660 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Baie-Comeau area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baie-Comeau | 20,660 | 20,687 | -3.9% | 62 |
| Pointe-Lebel | 1,800 | 1,817 | -5.3% | 21 |
| Pointe-aux-Outardes | 1,447 | 1,434 | +7.7% | 19 |
| Chute-aux-Outardes | 1,406 | 1,391 | -11.0% | 185 |
| Ragueneau | 1,287 | 1,314 | -2.2% | 7 |
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0148-01, Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0155-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0003-01
2021 Census
Who lives in Baie-Comeau
Age
Median age is 49.2 (Canada: 41.6). 22.8% of residents are 65 or older and 14.3% are under 15.
Languages
19.9% can speak both official languages. At home, 0.4% speak mostly English, 98.9% mostly French and 0.2% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 16.0% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 23.2% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 26.5% a trades certificate.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0030-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0223-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0227-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0302-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0384-01
Money
Income and jobs in Baie-Comeau
Half of Baie-Comeau households made more than $75,000 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Baie-Comeau
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $855 a month on average, +6.9% from a year earlier and +31.7% over five years.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0258-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0256-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0253-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0133-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0127-01
Commuting
Getting around Baie-Comeau
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Baie-Comeau weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Rimouski weather station, 89.6 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Baie-Comeau questions, answered
What is the population of Baie-Comeau?
The Baie-Comeau metro area had an estimated 26,446 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Baie-Comeau itself had about 20,660.
How much is rent in Baie-Comeau?
In October 2025 the average rent in Baie-Comeau was $728 for a one-bedroom and $855 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Baie-Comeau?
The median household income in Baie-Comeau was $75,000 before tax in 2020 ($64,500 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $90,700.
How cold does it get in Baie-Comeau?
January averages -11.4°C, with average lows of -15.4°C. Baie-Comeau gets about 274 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 23.3°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Baie-Comeau bilingual?
19.9% of people in Baie-Comeau can speak both English and French; 0.1% speak English only and 80.0% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Baie-Comeau?
The median age in Baie-Comeau was 49.2 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.