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Shawinigan, QC
Full City Profile · Quebec
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
49,620
Population
176/sq mi density
$53,600
Median Income
$38,760 per capita
$150,000
Home Value
$532
Median Rent
14.0% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$53,600 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $532/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
49,620
Census 2021
Population Density
176
per square mile
Land Area
281.9
square miles (730.0 km²)
Median Age
54.4 yrs
40% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 97.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 0.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
97.8%
Black
0.8%
Hispanic
0.5%
Asian
0.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 1.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 96.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
1.2%
Spanish
96.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 49,620 |
| Population Year | 2021 |
| Population Density | 176 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 281.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 54.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.7% |
| Female | 51.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 97.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
Language
| English Only | 1.2% |
| Spanish | 96.5% |