Quebec · Census Agglomeration
Sorel-Tracy by the numbers
Sorel-Tracy is Canada's 72nd largest metro area, home to about 43K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (+3.2% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $943, the median age is 52.8 and January averages -11°C.
People
Population of Sorel-Tracy
The Sorel-Tracy census agglomeration had an estimated 43,478 people on July 1, 2025, up +3.2% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 41,934 people, +0.7% more than in 2016.
The City of Sorel-Tracy itself had an estimated 36,537 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Sorel-Tracy area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorel-Tracy | 36,537 | 35,165 | +1.2% | 614 |
| Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel | 2,770 | 2,731 | -1.4% | 75 |
| Sainte-Victoire-de-Sorel | 2,599 | 2,457 | -0.2% | 33 |
| Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel | 1,602 | 1,581 | -3.7% | 1,164 |
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 Sorel-Tracy
Age
Median age is 52.8 (Canada: 41.6). 30.1% of residents are 65 or older and 12.6% are under 15.
Languages
28.1% can speak both official languages. At home, 0.8% speak mostly English, 97.7% mostly French and 0.6% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 13.5% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 21.7% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 26.1% 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 Sorel-Tracy
Half of Sorel-Tracy households made more than $61,600 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Sorel-Tracy
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $943 a month on average, +10.7% from a year earlier and +49.0% 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 Sorel-Tracy
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Sorel-Tracy weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Sorel weather station, 1.2 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Sorel-Tracy questions, answered
What is the population of Sorel-Tracy?
The Sorel-Tracy metro area had an estimated 43,478 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Sorel-Tracy itself had about 36,537.
How much is rent in Sorel-Tracy?
In October 2025 the average rent in Sorel-Tracy was $677 for a one-bedroom and $943 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Sorel-Tracy?
The median household income in Sorel-Tracy was $61,600 before tax in 2020 ($54,400 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $77,500.
How cold does it get in Sorel-Tracy?
January averages -10.7°C, with average lows of -15.5°C. Sorel-Tracy gets about 199 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 26.4°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Sorel-Tracy bilingual?
28.1% of people in Sorel-Tracy can speak both English and French; 0.3% speak English only and 71.6% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Sorel-Tracy?
The median age in Sorel-Tracy was 52.8 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.