Quebec · Census Agglomeration
Matane by the numbers
Matane is Canada's 127th largest metro area, home to about 19K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (+1.2% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $786, the median age is 52.8 and January averages -14°C.
People
Population of Matane
The Matane census agglomeration had an estimated 18,724 people on July 1, 2025, up +1.2% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 18,474 people, -2.2% more than in 2016.
The City of Matane itself had an estimated 14,180 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Matane area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matane | 14,180 | 13,987 | -2.3% | 72 |
| Saint-Ulric | 1,658 | 1,567 | -1.1% | 13 |
| Sainte-Félicité | 1,053 | 1,100 | +1.2% | 12 |
| Saint-René-de-Matane | 993 | 961 | -3.0% | 4 |
| Saint-Adelme | 490 | 484 | -6.9% | 5 |
| Saint-Léandre | 373 | 375 | -6.3% | 4 |
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 Matane
Age
Median age is 52.8 (Canada: 41.6). 29.7% of residents are 65 or older and 12.8% are under 15.
Languages
19.0% can speak both official languages. At home, 0.2% speak mostly English, 99.1% mostly French and 0.1% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 15.3% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 20.7% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 25.3% 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 Matane
Half of Matane households made more than $56,800 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Matane
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $786 a month on average, +13.4% from a year earlier and +33.2% 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 Matane
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Matane weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Lac Humqui weather station, 62.2 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Matane questions, answered
What is the population of Matane?
The Matane metro area had an estimated 18,724 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Matane itself had about 14,180.
How much is rent in Matane?
In October 2025 the average rent in Matane was $613 for a one-bedroom and $786 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Matane?
The median household income in Matane was $56,800 before tax in 2020 ($50,800 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $72,900.
How cold does it get in Matane?
January averages -14.4°C, with average lows of -19.9°C. Matane gets about 388 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 23.0°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Matane bilingual?
19.0% of people in Matane can speak both English and French; 0.1% speak English only and 80.9% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Matane?
The median age in Matane was 52.8 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.