As of 2024, the province of Quebec has a total population of 9,056,044. Val-d’Or, located in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region, is home to 34,803 residents. This means the city accounts for approximately 0.38% of Quebec’s total population, making it a significant urban hub in the northwestern part of the province. Known for its mining heritage and strong community spirit, Val-d’Or’s demographic profile reflects both its cultural diversity and its economic importance.
Total Population
34,803
Median Age
41.8 years
Land Area
3,539.98 km²
Val-d’Or Population by Age
Val-d’Or has a relatively young median age of 41.8 years, which is lower than Quebec’s provincial median. The city’s population is distributed across three main age categories:
| Age Group | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 14 years | 6,006 | 17.26% |
| 15 to 64 years | 21,568 | 61.97% |
| 65 years and older | 7,229 | 20.77% |
| Total | 34,803 | 100% |
This distribution highlights that Val-d’Or has a strong working-age population base, with over 60% of residents between 15 and 64 years old, supporting its active labor market.
Housing, Density, and Area Stats for Val-d’Or
While the 2024 age group data provides the latest population profile, the 2021 Census offers additional insights into Val-d’Or’s housing, land, and density characteristics:
- Population (2021): 34,037
- Total Private Dwellings: 16,227
- Dwellings Occupied by Usual Residents: 15,375
- Land Area: 3,539.98 km²
- Population Density: 9.6 people/km²
- National Population Rank: 78th
- Provincial Population Rank (Quebec): 18th
Val-d’Or’s low population density reflects its expansive territory, much of which includes natural landscapes, forests, and mining areas.
Demographics – Racial & Ethnic Composition of Val-d’Or
Val-d’Or is predominantly made up of residents who are not part of a visible minority group, though it also has representation from several ethnic backgrounds. According to the latest available data:
| Visible Minority Group | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| South Asian | 15 | 0.04% |
| Chinese | 60 | 0.17% |
| Black | 665 | 1.91% |
| Filipino | 80 | 0.23% |
| Arab | 205 | 0.59% |
| Latin American | 90 | 0.26% |
| Southeast Asian | 30 | 0.09% |
| West Asian | 0 | 0.00% |
| Korean | 0 | 0.00% |
| Japanese | 0 | 0.00% |
| Visible minority, n.i.e. | 0 | 0.00% |
| Multiple visible minorities | 10 | 0.03% |
| Not a visible minority | 32,260 | 92.68% |
| Total | 34,803 | 100% |
The largest visible minority group in Val-d’Or is Black residents, followed by Arab and Filipino communities.
FAQ
The population of Val-d’Or in 2024 is 34,803.
Val-d’Or accounts for approximately 0.38% of Quebec’s total population.
The median age in Val-d’Or is 41.8 years, indicating a relatively young population compared to other parts of Quebec.
In 2024, there are 7,229 residents aged 65 years and older, making up about 20.77% of the city’s population.
The largest visible minority group in Val-d’Or is the Black community, representing about 1.91% of the population.
Source:
- Statistics Canada. Table 17-10-0148-01 Population estimates, July 1, by census metropolitan area and census agglomeration, 2021 boundaries
- Statistics Canada. Table 98-10-0005-01 Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations
- Statistics Canada. Table 98-10-0351-01 Visible minority by gender and age: Canada, provinces and territories
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