Categories in Sherbrooke
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sherbrooke
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 892 | 22 years |
| Shopping | 821 | 25 years |
| Health and medical | 667 | 23 years |
| Corporate management | 643 | 22 years |
| Beauty salons | 457 | 22 years |
| Real estate | 453 | 22 years |
| Shopping other | 427 | 24 years |
| Car repair | 425 | 25 years |
| Education | 424 | 28 years |
| Lawyers legal | 394 | 23 years |
| Hairdressers | 391 | 24 years |
| Electronics stores | 380 | 22 years |
| Clothing stores | 362 | 20 years |
| Financial services | 347 | 23 years |
| Construction of buildings | 346 | 25 years |
| Public administration | 323 | 28 years |
Sherbrooke Facts
| Area | 365.6 km² |
| Population | 169,748 |
| Male Population | 82,096 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 87,652 (51.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +55.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +17.6% |
| Median Age | 40.2 years (Male: 38.1, Female: 42.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $50,393 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 780, 819 |
| Neighborhoods | Jacques-Cartier, Mont-Bellevue, Fleurimont, Rock Forest–Saint-Élie–Deauville, Lennoxville |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.40008, -71.89908 |
| Postal Codes | J1E, J1G, J1H, J1J, J1K, More |
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Sherbrooke Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 109,192 | 131,102 | 144,371 | 164,334 | 169,748 | 174,948 | 181,695 |
| Population Density | 298.6 / km² | 358.6 / km² | 394.9 / km² | 449.5 / km² | 464.3 / km² | 478.5 / km² | 496.9 / km² |
Sherbrooke Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 17.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherbrooke | +55.5% | +29.5% | +17.6% |
| Quebec | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sherbrooke Median Age
Median Age: 40.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherbrooke | 40.2 yrs | 42.2 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
| Quebec | 42.2 yrs | 43.2 yrs | 41.1 yrs |
| Canada | 40.6 yrs | 41.5 yrs | 39.6 yrs |
Sherbrooke Population Density
Population Density: 464 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherbrooke | 169,748 | 365.6 km² | 464 / km² |
| Quebec | 7 million | 1,519,626.9 km² | 4.6 / km² |
| Canada | 35.5 million | 9,875,295.4 km² | 3.6 / km² |
Sherbrooke Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1820 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.
Neighborhoods in Sherbrooke
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Sherbrooke
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Sherbrooke
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sherbrooke
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Sherbrooke Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $30,494 | $32,863 | $39,318 | $39,864 | $42,926 | $42,127 | $43,078 | $50,393 |
| Total GDP | $3.2B | $3.7B | $5B | $5.4B | $6.2B | $6.3B | $6.7B | $7.9B |
Sherbrooke CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherbrooke | 2,436,029 tn | 14.35 tn | 6,662.6 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) | 2,436,029 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.35 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,662.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* 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, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15/10 | 5:06 PM | 3 | 42.1 km | 18,000 m | southern Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/97 | 4:44 AM | 3.5 | 72.7 km | 5,000 m | southern Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 4/12/85 | 5:27 AM | 3.5 | 94.9 km | 5,000 m | Maine | usgs.gov |
| 6/15/73 | 1:09 AM | 4.8 | 78.2 km | 12,000 m | Maine | usgs.gov |
Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke (/ˈʃɜːrbrʊk/; Quebec French pronunciation [ʃɛʁbʁʊk]) is a city in southern Quebec, Canada. Sherbrooke is situated at the confluence of the Saint-François (St. Francis) and Magog rivers in the heart of the Estrie administrative region. Sher..
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