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Living in Sturgeon County

Sturgeon County is a city in Canada. The bachelor’s-or-higher share was 15.5% in 2021. Walking accounted for 3.5% of commutes in 2021. In May 2021, the unemployment rate was 8.3%.

Which Canada-wide rules apply when you move to Sturgeon County?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in CanadaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Sturgeon County.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

14.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in May 2021.

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for Sturgeon County yet. We do not infer one from another place.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households spending over 30% of income on rent14.7 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population9Official
Dwellings7,599 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada3Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings7,021 dwellings31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Sturgeon County?

The unemployment rate is 8.3 % (May 2021). Source: Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population9

Unemployment across cities in CanadaUnemployment in Sturgeon County is 8.3%. Of 485 cities with data, 119 have unemployment of 6 to under 8%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Canada per band1 city: 0% to under 2%10–210 cities: 2% to under 4%102–497 cities: 4% to under 6%974–6119 cities: 6% to under 8%1196–8103 cities: 8% to under 10%1038–10Sturgeon County 8.3%75 cities: 10% to under 12%7510–1251 cities: 12% to under 14%5112–1418 cities: 14% to under 16%1814–168 cities: 16% to under 18%816–181 city: 18% to under 20%118–202 cities: 20% to under 22%220–22

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment rate62.4 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Median gross salary (regional)2,796 EUR/month31 Dec 2020www150.statcan.gc.ca12Official
Unemployment rate8.3 %country median 8.3% — about the same11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population9Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Sturgeon County. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Job Bank and public employment services — Public employment service

Government of Canada

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Sturgeon County. Sources checked through 12 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.4 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population9Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.7 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population9Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct3.5 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population9Official
Nearest airportYZU13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv2Official
Distance to nearest airport53.8 km13 Jun 2026OurAirports — airports.csv2Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Sturgeon County. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

IRCC newcomer language-learning services finder — State Language Course

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Sturgeon County.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Sturgeon County?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 10.2 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 10.23 µg/m³ · data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Sturgeon County annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52510.2PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in CanadaAnnual PM2.5 in Sturgeon County is 10.2 µg/m³. Of 92 cities with data, 33 have annual PM2.5 of 3 to under 4 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Canada per band2 cities: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³21–216 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³162–333 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³333–413 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³134–512 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³125–61 city: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³16–71 city: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³17–81 city: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³18–92 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³29–102 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³210–11Sturgeon County 10.21 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–142 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³215–163 cities: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³316–171 city: 17 µg/m³ to under 18 µg/m³117–181 city: 20 µg/m³ to under 21 µg/m³120–211 city: 40 µg/m³ to under 41 µg/m³140–41

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean10.23 µg/m³31 Dec 2024data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context

Cities of a similar size in Canada

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Canada cities
Salmon Arm20,103 residentsRivière-du-Loup20,118 residentsDorval19,996 residentsSouth Frontenac20,188 residentsWestmount19,902 residentsKirkland19,871 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 2,082.5 km² in 2021. Population density was 9.6 people per km² in 2021.

How many people live in Sturgeon County?

The published population was 20,061 people in 2021. Source: Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021, Sturgeon County (Census subdivision 4811059)7

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Sturgeon County residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport98.6%Foreign residents 1.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area2,084 km²31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
City area2,083 km²2021Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021 (Sturgeon County, CSD 4811059)6Official
Foreign residents285 people11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 1512: not Canadian citizens, population in private households, 25% sample data, at CSD grain. This is the exact foreign-citizenship interpretation used for foreign_population_total; it is not immigrant status.8Official
Population density9.6 people/km²11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 6: population density per square kilometre at CSD grain. This is the exact CSD value; it is not a CMA or province observation.8Official
Population20,061 people1 Jan 2021Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021, Sturgeon County (Census subdivision 4811059)7Official

International community in Sturgeon County

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data1,220100.0%
Europe77063.1%
United Kingdom28023.0%
Asia19516.0%
Americas18014.8%
Germany907.4%
Other places of birth in Europe907.4%
United States of America756.1%
Italy655.3%
Netherlands655.3%
Africa655.3%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Poland604.9%
Portugal504.1%
Philippines504.1%
Other places of birth in Americas453.7%
Other places of birth in Africa453.7%
India453.7%
Jamaica302.5%
Croatia201.6%
Lebanon201.6%
Viet Nam201.6%
Other places of birth in Asia201.6%
Trinidad and Tobago151.2%
Ukraine151.2%
Oceania and other places of birth151.2%
Bosnia and Herzegovina100.8%
France100.8%
Serbia100.8%
Hong Kong100.8%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source10

Citizenship

Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data19,530100.0%
Canadian citizens19,24598.5%
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over14,73075.4%
Canadian citizens aged under 184,51523.1%
Not Canadian citizens2851.5%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source10

Language spoken at home

Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data19,900100.0%
Single responses19,73599.2%
Official languages19,43097.6%
English19,22596.6%
Non-official languages3001.5%
Non-Indigenous languages3001.5%
Indo-European languages2301.2%
French2001.0%
Multiple responses1700.9%
English and non-official language(s)1050.5%
Balto-Slavic languages950.5%
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Published groupPeopleShare
Slavic languages950.5%
English and French600.3%
Italic (Romance) languages600.3%
Indo-Iranian languages450.2%
Indo-Aryan languages450.2%
Germanic languages350.2%
Polish250.1%
Portuguese250.1%
Russian200.1%
Serbo-Croatian200.1%
Ukrainian200.1%
High German languages200.1%
German200.1%
Punjabi (Panjabi)200.1%
Sino-Tibetan languages150.1%
Chinese languages150.1%
Afro-Asiatic languages150.1%
Semitic languages150.1%
Arabic150.1%
Austronesian languages150.1%
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino)150.1%
Serbian150.1%
Urdu150.1%
Italian150.1%
Spanish150.1%
Sign languages100.1%
Mandarin100.1%
Slovak100.1%
Low Saxon-Low Franconian languages100.1%
Hindi100.1%
American Sign Language50.0%
Austro-Asiatic languages50.0%
Vietnamese50.0%
Dutch50.0%
Romanian50.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source10

Is Sturgeon County a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–66%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–64%
Student52%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 44–60%
Family46%strong on housing, weak on safety · range 37–55%
Retirement58%strong on housing, weak on admin · range 45–71%
Foreign residents285 people11 May 2021Official source · Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 1512: not Canadian citizens, population in private households, 25% sample data, at CSD grain. This is the exact foreign-citizenship interpretation used for foreign_population_total; it is not immigrant status.
Population20,061 people1 Jan 2021Official source · Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021, Sturgeon County (Census subdivision 4811059)
Households spending over 30% of income on rent14.7 %11 May 2021Official source · Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population
Dwellings7,599 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Employment rate62.4 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Statistics Canada
Median gross salary (regional)2,796 EUR/month31 Dec 2020Official source · www150.statcan.gc.ca
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-03

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad7 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population9Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct15.5 %11 May 2021Statistics Canada Table 98-10-0387-04: highest certificate, diploma or degree11Official
Households7,025 households31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Labour force participation rate68 %31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada4Official
Median age41.2 years31 Dec 2021Statistics Canada5Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Sturgeon County when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Sturgeon County?

The published population was 20,061 people in 2021. Source: Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021, Sturgeon County (Census subdivision 4811059).

Is the air quality good in Sturgeon County?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 10.2 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: data-donnees.az.ec.gc.ca.

What is the unemployment rate in Sturgeon County?

The unemployment rate is 8.3 % (May 2021). Source: Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population.

What is the typical salary around Sturgeon County?

The median gross salary is 2,796 EUR/month. Source: www150.statcan.gc.ca.

How many foreign residents live in Sturgeon County?

285 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 1512: not Canadian citizens, population in private households, 25% sample data, at CSD grain. This is the exact foreign-citizenship interpretation used for foreign_population_total; it is not immigrant status..

Is Sturgeon County a good place to live?

Sturgeon County may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data live in Sturgeon County?

The official country of birth distribution records 1,220 people (100.0%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Sturgeon County, Canada: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/ca/sturgeon-county/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  5. Statistics Canada www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-07
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  7. Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021, Sturgeon County (Census subdivision 4811059) Statistics Canada · api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-13
  8. Statistics Canada Census Profile 2021 characteristic 1512: not Canadian citizens, population in private households, 25% sample data, at CSD grain. This is the exact foreign-citizenship interpretation used for foreign_population_total; it is not immigrant status. api.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2021-05-11
  9. Statistics Canada Census Profile downloads, 2021 Census of Population www12.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-07-16
  10. Statistics Canada language_spoken_at_home www12.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-29
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  1. Statistics Canada Table 98-10-0387-04: highest certificate, diploma or degree www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-07-16
  2. www150.statcan.gc.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca · checked 2026-08-27

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