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The youngest cities in Quebec, by median age
Among the 10 major Quebec cities in this ranking, Gatineau comes first with 40 years old (Statistics Canada, 2021 Census). The median sits around 43.2 years old, at the level of Quebec City.
This ranking brings together 10 major Quebec cities, based on the following source: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. Each territory's full page is one click away from its row.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the youngest city in Quebec?
- Gatineau holds the first spot in this ranking of 10 major Quebec cities, with 40 years old (Statistics Canada, 2021 Census).
- Which major Quebec cities hold the first 5 spots?
- In order: Gatineau (40 years old), Sherbrooke (41.2 years old), Longueuil (41.6 years old), Brossard (42.8 years old) and Laval (42.8 years old). The full ranking covers 10 territories (Statistics Canada, 2021 Census).
- Where does the middle of the ranking sit?
- The median of the 10 major Quebec cities sits at 43.2 years old, at the level of Quebec City. First place, Gatineau, shows 40 years old (Statistics Canada, 2021 Census).
- What is the source of this ranking?
- The source for this ranking: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. Each territory's page details the period covered and where every data point comes from.
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