Categories in Alma, Quebec
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Alma, Quebec
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 148 | 23 years |
| Restaurants | 142 | 22 years |
| Car repair | 99 | 26 years |
| Public administration | 81 | 28 years |
| Health and medical | 80 | 24 years |
| Hairdressers | 79 | 23 years |
| Construction of buildings | 76 | 21 years |
| Corporate management | 76 | 23 years |
| Shopping other | 71 | 26 years |
| Financial services | 62 | 21 years |
| Clothing stores | 61 | 22 years |
| Beauty salons | 60 | 19 years |
| Lawyers legal | 55 | 23 years |
| Electronics stores | 54 | 22 years |
| Accountants | 54 | 24 years |
| Education | 51 | 18 years |
| Gas station | 50 | 21 years |
| Dentists | 48 | 23 years |
| Other membership organizations | 45 | 30 years |
| General contractors | 44 | 23 years |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 44 | 27 years |
Alma, Quebec Facts
| Area | 233.2 km² |
| Population | 34,298 |
| Male Population | 16,854 (49.1%) |
| Female Population | 17,444 (50.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +34.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +13.3% |
| Median Age | 45.5 years (Male: 44.2, Female: 46.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $36,413 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 418 |
| Neighborhoods | Delisle, Jonquière, Cartierville |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 48.55009, -71.64910 |
| Postal Codes | G0W, G8A, G8B, G8C, G8E |
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Alma, Quebec Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,487 | 28,705 | 30,280 | 32,307 | 34,298 | 35,228 | 36,017 |
| Population Density | 109.3 / km² | 123.1 / km² | 129.9 / km² | 138.5 / km² | 147.1 / km² | 151.1 / km² | 154.5 / km² |
Alma, Quebec Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 13.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma, Quebec | +34.6% | +19.5% | +13.3% |
| Quebec | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Alma, Quebec Median Age
Median Age: 45.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma, Quebec | 45.5 yrs | 46.5 yrs | 44.2 yrs |
| Quebec | 42.2 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 41.1 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Alma, Quebec Population Density
Population Density: 147 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma, Quebec | 34,298 | 233.2 km² | 147 / km² |
| Quebec | 7 million | 1,519,626.9 km² | 4.6 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Alma, Quebec Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1770 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Alma, Quebec
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Alma, Quebec
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Alma, Quebec Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $20,553 | $23,010 | $26,201 | $27,115 | $33,783 | $33,766 | $33,414 | $36,413 |
| Total GDP | $62M | $72.8M | $85.5M | $90M | $114.5M | $118.1M | $123.1M | $135.9M |
Alma, Quebec CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma, Quebec | 480,291 tn | 14 tn | 2,059.7 tons/km² |
| Quebec | 96,902,370 tn | 13.87 tn | 63.8 tons/km² |
| Canada | 521,999,336 tn | 14.7 tn | 52.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 480,291 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,059.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (5.4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/19/89 | 9:36 PM | 3.9 | 73.8 km | 30,000 m | Saguenay Valley region, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 11/26/88 | 3:38 AM | 4.1 | 51.7 km | 26,000 m | Saguenay Valley region, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/88 | 11:46 PM | 5.9 | 59.3 km | 28,900 m | Saguenay Valley region, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 11/23/88 | 9:11 AM | 4.3 | 56.9 km | 28,400 m | Saguenay Valley region, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
Alma, Quebec
Alma (2011 Town population: 30,904; CA Population 33,018; UA Population 26,016) is a town in the Canadian province of Quebec.
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