Categories in Asbestos, Quebec
Car repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGarageGas StationCommercial PrinterMetalworkingBoutiqueClothing storesRadio BroadcasterAssociation or OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationRetirement HomeAppliance StoreConstruction of buildingsContractorElectricianGeneral contractorsEducationEducation CenterFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsFurniture storesBanksInsurance AgencyHospitalsMedical clinicOptometristsBarbersBeauty salonsHair SalonMassageConvenience storesPharmacySupermarketWholesale storePublic parksCottage RentalElectric Vehicle Charging StationHotels and motelsTransportation ServiceUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Asbestos, Quebec
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 33 | 23 years |
| Shopping | 24 | 20 years |
| Hairdressers | 22 | 28 years |
| Shopping other | 21 | 25 years |
| Education | 20 | 29 years |
| Clothing stores | 18 | 25 years |
| Car repair | 14 | 21 years |
| Public administration | 14 | 32 years |
| Construction of buildings | 14 | 28 years |
| Professional membership organizations | 14 | 28 years |
| Corporate management | 14 | 26 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 12 | 32 years |
| Beauty salons | 12 | — |
| General contractors | 11 | — |
| Lawyers legal | 11 | 22 years |
| Unreachable | 10 | — |
| Accountants | 10 | — |
| Financial services | 10 | 35 years |
| Automotive | 10 | — |
Asbestos, Quebec Facts
| Area | 31.7 km² |
| Population | 7,809 |
| Male Population | 3,774 (48.3%) |
| Female Population | 4,035 (51.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +27.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +10.2% |
| Median Age | 50.8 years (Male: 48, Female: 53.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $30,116 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 819 |
| Neighborhoods | Larochelle, Mont-Bellevue, Jacques-Cartier, Fleurimont, du Carrefour |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.76678, -71.93240 |
| Postal Codes | J1T |
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Asbestos, Quebec Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,144 | 6,801 | 7,084 | 7,418 | 7,809 | 8,031 | 8,211 |
| Population Density | 193.9 / km² | 214.6 / km² | 223.6 / km² | 234.1 / km² | 246.4 / km² | 253.4 / km² | 259.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAsbestos, Quebec Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 10.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos, Quebec | +27.1% | +14.8% | +10.2% |
| Quebec | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Asbestos, Quebec Median Age
Median Age: 50.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos, Quebec | 50.8 yrs | 53.2 yrs | 48 yrs |
| Quebec | 42.2 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 41.1 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Asbestos, Quebec Population Density
Population Density: 246 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos, Quebec | 7,809 | 31.7 km² | 246 / km² |
| Quebec | 7 million | 1,519,626.9 km² | 4.6 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Asbestos, Quebec Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1750 to 2100
Sources:
- 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.
Neighborhoods in Asbestos, Quebec
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Asbestos, Quebec
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Asbestos, Quebec
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Asbestos, Quebec Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $19,026 | $21,708 | $25,306 | $25,893 | $29,710 | $28,060 | $28,351 | $30,116 |
| Total GDP | $154M | $182.3M | $217.2M | $224.7M | $261.8M | $253.3M | $269.5M | $289.5M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Asbestos, Quebec CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos, Quebec | 102,943 tn | 13.18 tn | 3,248.7 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 |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Asbestos, Quebec CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 102,943 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.18 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,248.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/23/10 | 5:24 PM | 3.51 | 85 km | 18,000 m | St. Lawrence Valley region, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 4/15/10 | 5:06 PM | 3 | 45.5 km | 18,000 m | southern Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/06 | 6:35 AM | 3 | 79.5 km | 5,000 m | St. Lawrence Valley region, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/97 | 4:44 AM | 3.5 | 38.9 km | 5,000 m | southern Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 6/15/73 | 1:09 AM | 4.8 | 94.3 km | 12,000 m | Maine | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Asbestos, Quebec
Asbestos is a Canadian town in the Estrie region of southeastern Quebec on the Nicolet River. Asbestos is the seat of Les Sources Regional County Municipality, formerly known as the Asbestos Regional County Municipality. The town covers an area of 29..
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