Saint-Eugène-d'Argentenay is a charming municipality nestled in the Canadian province of Quebec. It is part of the regional county municipality of Maria-Chapdelaine. Known simply as Saint-Eugène until 1997, this quaint community has a rich history and a vibrant culture that is deeply rooted in the French language.
The population of Saint-Eugène-d'Argentenay has seen various changes over the years. According to the Canada 2021 Census, the municipality had a population of 487, a slight decrease from 488 in 2016. This trend of population decline has been consistent since 2011, with a -0.2% change from 2011 to 2016 and a -10.6% change from 2011 to 2016.
Looking further back, the population in 2011 was 546, a -4.5% change from 2006. The population in 2006 was 572, down from 608 in 2001 and 651 in 1996. The population peaked in the 1980s and 1970s, with 715 residents in 1986, 689 in 1981, and 669 in 1976. The population was 751 in 1971, 1,024 in 1966, and 1,067 in 1961. The 1950s saw a population of 1,137 in 1956 and 1,058 in 1951. The population in 1941 was 945, a significant increase from 556 in 1931.
In terms of housing, Saint-Eugène-d'Argentenay has a total of 221 dwellings, with 206 occupied by usual residents. This provides a sense of the community's size and the availability of housing within the municipality.
Language plays a significant role in the cultural identity of Saint-Eugène-d'Argentenay. The majority of residents, 99%, speak French as their first language. English is the first language for 1% of the population, while another 1% speak both English and French as their first language. Other languages make up 0% of the first languages spoken in the community. This linguistic profile reflects the municipality's strong French heritage and its place within the predominantly French-speaking province of Quebec.
