Quebec · Census Agglomeration
Rimouski by the numbers
Rimouski is Canada's 60th largest metro area, home to about 57K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (+5.1% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $935, the median age is 46.8 and January averages -11°C.
People
Population of Rimouski
The Rimouski census agglomeration had an estimated 56,959 people on July 1, 2025, up +5.1% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 53,944 people, +0.8% more than in 2016.
The City of Rimouski itself had an estimated 51,756 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Rimouski area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rimouski | 51,756 | 48,935 | +0.6% | 144 |
| Saint-Anaclet-de-Lessard | 3,018 | 3,019 | -1.7% | 24 |
| Saint-Narcisse-de-Rimouski | 1,190 | 1,084 | +12.8% | 7 |
| Saint-Valérien | 989 | 906 | +8.5% | 6 |
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 Rimouski
Age
Median age is 46.8 (Canada: 41.6). 25.6% of residents are 65 or older and 14.6% are under 15.
Languages
27.2% can speak both official languages. At home, 0.4% speak mostly English, 98.4% mostly French and 0.6% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 28.9% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 23.4% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 20.5% 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 Rimouski
Half of Rimouski households made more than $67,000 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Rimouski
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $935 a month on average, +15.4% from a year earlier and +32.6% 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 Rimouski
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Rimouski weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Rimouski weather station, 0.6 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Rimouski questions, answered
What is the population of Rimouski?
The Rimouski metro area had an estimated 56,959 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Rimouski itself had about 51,756.
How much is rent in Rimouski?
In October 2025 the average rent in Rimouski was $756 for a one-bedroom and $935 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Rimouski?
The median household income in Rimouski was $67,000 before tax in 2020 ($58,800 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $82,000.
How cold does it get in Rimouski?
January averages -11.4°C, with average lows of -15.4°C. Rimouski gets about 274 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 23.3°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Rimouski bilingual?
27.2% of people in Rimouski can speak both English and French; 0.1% speak English only and 72.6% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Rimouski?
The median age in Rimouski was 46.8 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.