Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Saint-Jacques
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 33 | 21 years |
| Car repair | 21 | 26 years |
| Shopping other | 18 | 24 years |
| Hairdressers | 14 | 22 years |
| Freight/commercial transport | 14 | 16 years |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 12 | 23 years |
| Shopping | 12 | 21 years |
| Beauty salons | 11 | — |
| Wholesale of machinery | 10 | 25 years |
| Corporate management | 8 | — |
| Dentists | 8 | — |
| Gas station | 8 | — |
| Wholesalers | 7 | — |
| Electrical installation | 7 | — |
| Electronics stores | 7 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 7 | — |
| Religion | 7 | — |
Saint-Jacques Facts
| Area | 67.3 km² |
| Population | 4,840 |
| Male Population | 2,396 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 2,444 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +202.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +54.9% |
| Median Age | 45.1 years (Male: 43.4, Female: 46.3) |
| Area Codes | 450 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.94867, -73.57026 |
| Postal Codes | J0K, J6E |
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Saint-Jacques Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,600 | 2,418 | 3,124 | 4,559 | 4,840 |
| Population Density | 23.8 / km² | 36 / km² | 46.5 / km² | 67.8 / km² | 72 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Saint-Jacques Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 45.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Jacques | +184.9% | +88.5% | +45.9% |
| Quebec | +42.5% | +22.6% | +12.9% |
| Canada | +55.8% | +30.2% | +17.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Saint-Jacques Median Age
Median Age: 45.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Jacques | 45.1 yrs | 46.3 yrs | 43.4 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)
Saint-Jacques Population Density
Population Density: 72 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Jacques | 4,840 | 67.3 km² | 72 / 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
Saint-Jacques Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 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.
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
Saint-Jacques CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Jacques | 65,031 tn | 13.44 tn | 967 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
Saint-Jacques CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 65,031 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.44 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 967 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/17 | 11:08 AM | 3.1 | 94.8 km | 10,000 m | 9km W of Mont-Tremblant, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 7/15/15 | 10:00 PM | 3.27 | 92.3 km | 10,230 m | 13km SSE of Hawkesbury, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/14 | 10:55 PM | 3 | 99.8 km | 18,000 m | 27km NE of Saint-Andre-Avellin, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 11/6/12 | 9:05 AM | 3.74 | 88.2 km | 11,070 m | Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 10/10/12 | 4:19 AM | 3.93 | 31.8 km | 8,550 m | southern Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 3/16/11 | 5:36 PM | 3.87 | 83.8 km | 10,000 m | Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 2/28/10 | 3:51 AM | 3.41 | 73.1 km | 7,370 m | Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 11/2/09 | 3:16 AM | 3.59 | 93.3 km | 3,920 m | southern Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/08 | 6:12 AM | 3.13 | 98.1 km | 16,690 m | southern Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 5/11/06 | 6:35 AM | 3 | 73.5 km | 5,000 m | St. Lawrence Valley region, Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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