Quebec · Census Agglomeration
Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts by the numbers
Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts is Canada's 113th largest metro area, home to about 21K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (+6.0% vs +9.3%). The median age is 53.2 and January averages -13°C.
People
Population of Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
The Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts census agglomeration had an estimated 21,208 people on July 1, 2025, up +6.0% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 19,892 people, +10.4% more than in 2016.
The City of Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts itself had an estimated 12,154 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts | 12,154 | 11,211 | +9.7% | 87 |
| Val-David | 5,920 | 5,558 | +13.0% | 130 |
| Val-Morin | 3,226 | 3,123 | +8.8% | 80 |
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 Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
Age
Median age is 53.2 (Canada: 41.6). 28.3% of residents are 65 or older and 13.6% are under 15.
Languages
47.3% can speak both official languages. At home, 5.0% speak mostly English, 92.2% mostly French and 0.9% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 22.6% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 19.2% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 22.1% 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 Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
Half of Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts households made more than $61,200 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0258-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0256-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0253-01
Commuting
Getting around Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the St Hippolyte weather station, 23.0 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts questions, answered
What is the population of Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts?
The Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts metro area had an estimated 21,208 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts itself had about 12,154.
What is the average household income in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts?
The median household income in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts was $61,200 before tax in 2020 ($54,000 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $77,300.
How cold does it get in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts?
January averages -12.5°C, with average lows of -17.9°C. Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts gets about 291 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 24.3°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts bilingual?
47.3% of people in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts can speak both English and French; 1.3% speak English only and 51.3% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts?
The median age in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts was 53.2 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.