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Saint-Sulpice, Quebec

Saint-Sulpice (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ sylpis] ) is a municipality in the Lanaudière region of Quebec, Canada, part of the L'Assomption Regional County Municipality. It is located on the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River and includes most of Verchères Islands.

History

From 1680 onwards, French settlers colonized this area, clearing the land for cultivation. At that time it was part of the Saint-Sulpice Seignory that was owned by the Society of Saint-Sulpice. In 1640 the seignory granted a concession to Pierre Chevrier, Baron of Fancamp, and to Jérôme Le Royer.

In 1706, the settlement was assigned its first pastor and in 1715, it had the region's only flour mill in operation. The Parish of Saint-Sulpice was formed in 1722, taking its name from the seignory. In 1845, the parish municipality was formed and in 1854, its post office opened.

Demographics

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Saint-Sulpice had a population of 3,360 living in 1,466 of its 1,517 total private dwellings, a change of -2.3% from its 2016 population of 3,439. With a land area of 36.17 km (13.97 sq mi), it had a population density of 92.9/km (240.6/sq mi) in 2021.

Historical Census Data - Saint-Sulpice, Quebec
YearPop.±%
1861 1,015—    
1871 864−14.9%
1881 768−11.1%
1891 622−19.0%
1901 665+6.9%
1911 674+1.4%
1921 610−9.5%
1931 624+2.3%
YearPop.±%
1941 702+12.5%
1951 903+28.6%
1956 1,082+19.8%
1961 1,285+18.8%
1966 1,418+10.4%
1971 1,529+7.8%
1976 1,568+2.6%
1981 1,812+15.6%
YearPop.±%
1986 1,969+8.7%
1991 2,549+29.5%
1996 3,307+29.7%
2001 3,343+1.1%
2006 3,332−0.3%
2011 3,273−1.8%
2016 3,439+5.1%
2021 3,360−2.3%
Source: Statistics Canada


Canada census – Saint-Sulpice community profile
202120162011
Population3,360 (-2.3% from 2016)3,439 (+5.1% from 2011)3,273 (-1.8% from 2006)
Land area36.17 km (13.97 sq mi)36.36 km (14.04 sq mi)36.38 km (14.05 sq mi)
Population density92.9/km (241/sq mi)94.6/km (245/sq mi)90.0/km (233/sq mi)
Median age44.4 (M: 44.0, F: 44.8)43.2 (M: 42.7, F: 43.8)41.3 (M: 40.9, F: 41.7)
Private dwellings1,517 (total)  1,466 (occupied)1,494 (total)  1,375 (total) 
Median household income$83,000$72,414$69,989
References: 2021 2016 2011 earlier
Canada Census Mother Tongue - Saint-Sulpice, Quebec
Census Total
French
English
French & English
Other
Year Responses Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop %
2021
3,345
3,200 Decrease 3.2% 95.7% 30 Steady 0.0% 0.9% 30 Increase 100.0% 0.9% 80 Increase 6.7% 2.4%
2016
3,420
3,305 Increase 5.3% 96.6% 30 Decrease 14.3% 0.9% 15 Steady 0.0% 0.4% 75 Increase 15.4% 2.2%
2011
3,255
3,140 Decrease 2.6% 96.5% 35 Increase 133.3% 1.1% 15 Decrease 40.0% 0.5% 65 Increase 30.0% 2.0%
2006
3,315
3,225 Decrease 1.4% 97.3% 15 Increase 50.0% 0.5% 25 Decrease n/a% 0.8% 50 Decrease 9.1% 1.5%
2001
3,335
3,270 Increase 2.0% 98.1% 10 Decrease 71.4% 0.3% 0 Decrease 100.0% 0.0% 55 Increase 120.0% 1.7%
1996
3,280
3,205 n/a 97.7% 35 n/a 1.1% 15 n/a 0.5% 25 n/a 0.8%

Government

List of former mayors:

  • Michel Champagne (...–2009)
  • Jean Gendron (2009–2012)
  • Michel Champagne (2012–2021)
  • Steve Mador (2021–present)

Education

The Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board operates anglophone public schools, including:

Sister cities

Notable People

  • Jacques Rougeau - former professional Wrestler, also known as "The Mountie"

See also

References

  1. ^ "Saint-Sulpice (Municipalité de paroisse)" (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec. Retrieved 2009-09-22.
  2. ^ "Répertoire des municipalités: Geographic code 60020". www.mamh.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation.
  3. ^ "Saint-Sulpice, Quebec (Code 2460020) Census Profile". 2021 census. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  4. ^ "Saint-Sulpice Quebec [Population centre] Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Government of Canada - Statistics Canada. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  5. ^ 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021 census
  6. ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  7. ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2024-06-16.
  8. ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2014-05-24.
  9. ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  10. ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
  11. ^ "JOLIETTE ELEMENTARY ZONE Archived 2017-09-17 at the Wayback Machine." Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board. Retrieved on September 17, 2017.
  12. ^ "Municipalité de Saint-Sulpice".