Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population
Waterville, Ville
Population, 2021 and 2016 censuses
360
Provincial population rank: 360
National population rank: 1,258 of 4,831
8.8%
In 2021, the enumerated population of Waterville (Ville), was 2,307, which represents a change of 8.8% from 2016. This compares to the provincial average of 4.1% and the national average of 5.2%.
5.8%
In 2021, there were 909 private dwellings occupied in Waterville (Ville), which represent a change of 5.8% from 2016.
52.4
The land area of Waterville (Ville) is 44.03 square kilometres and the population density was 52.4 people per square kilometre.
Population change for Waterville (Ville) and higher level geographies, 2016 to 2021
Waterville (Ville) — Neighbouring census subdivisions, population change, 2016 to 2021
| Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
| Sherbrooke | V | 172,950 | 161,323 | 7.2 |
| Hatley | CT | 2,230 | 2,106 | 5.9 |
| Compton | MÉ | 3,270 | 3,131 | 4.4 |
| Cookshire-Eaton | V | 5,344 | 5,393 | -0.9 |
Quebec [PR] — Census subdivisions with 5,000-plus population with the highest population growth
| Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
| Saint-Apollinaire | MÉ | 7,968 | 6,110 | 30.4 |
| Bromont | V | 11,357 | 9,041 | 25.6 |
| Carignan | V | 11,740 | 9,462 | 24.1 |
| Saint-Zotique | MÉ | 9,618 | 7,934 | 21.2 |
| Mirabel | V | 61,108 | 50,513 | 21.0 |
Quebec [PR] — Census subdivisions with 5,000-plus population with the lowest population growth
| Census subdivision (CSD) name | Type | Population | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2016 | % change | ||
| Sainte-Anne-des-Monts | V | 6,121 | 6,437 | -4.9 |
| Port-Cartier | V | 6,516 | 6,799 | -4.2 |
| Baie-Comeau | V | 20,687 | 21,536 | -3.9 |
| Kirkland | V | 19,413 | 20,151 | -3.7 |
| Chibougamau | V | 7,233 | 7,504 | -3.6 |
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