Saint-Barthélemy is a charming parish municipality nestled in the Lanaudière region of Quebec, Canada. This quaint locale is part of the D'Autray Regional County Municipality, offering a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Saint-Barthélemy recorded a population of 2,087. This figure represents a 7.9% increase from its 2016 population of 1,934, indicating a steady growth in the community. The population resides in 951 of its 1,072 total private dwellings.
The municipality spans a land area of 105.36 km2 (40.68 sq mi), resulting in a population density of 19.8/km2 (51.3/sq mi) in 2021. This provides a spacious and comfortable living environment for its residents.
Saint-Barthélemy, Quebec, is predominantly a French-speaking community. According to the 2021 census, 97.3% of the population reported French as their first language. English, although less common, is the first language for 0.5% of the population. Interestingly, there are no residents who reported both English and French as their first language. However, 2.2% of the population reported other languages as their first language, adding to the linguistic diversity of the community.
