Desbiens is a charming ville nestled in the Canadian province of Quebec. It is situated in the Lac-Saint-Jean-Est Regional County Municipality, offering picturesque views of Lac Saint-Jean and the mouth of the Métabetchouane River. This article provides an in-depth look into the demographics, history, and unique features of Desbiens, Quebec.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Desbiens, Quebec, had a population of 995. This figure represents a slight decrease of 3.2% from its 2016 population of 1,028. The population has been experiencing a gradual decline since 1991 when it was recorded at 1,265.
The ville is spread over a land area of 10.39 km2 (4.01 sq mi), resulting in a population density of 95.8/km2 (248.0/sq mi) in 2021. The residents of Desbiens are predominantly French-speaking, with 98.6% of the population citing French as their first language. English is not a first language for any of the residents, while 1.4% of the population speaks a language other than English or French as their first language.
The population of Desbiens, Quebec, has seen a gradual decrease over the years. The population in 2021 was recorded at 995, marking a 3.2% decrease from 2016. The population in 2016 was 1,028, slightly lower than the 1,053 recorded in 2011. The trend continues back to 2006 and 2001, with populations of 1,074 and 1,128, respectively. The highest recent population was in 1996, with 1,202 residents, and the highest recorded population was in 1991, with 1,265 residents.
Desbiens, Quebec, is a predominantly French-speaking community. The 2021 Census revealed that 98.6% of the population speaks French as their first language. English is not a first language for any of the residents. A small percentage of the population, 1.4%, speaks a language other than English or French as their first language.
