Amherst, Quebec - Demographics

Demographics

Population trend:

• Population in 2011: 1524 (2006 to 2011 population change: 7.2%)
• Population in 2006: 1421
• Population in 2001: 1214
• Population in 1996: 1145 (or 1169 when adjusted for 2001 boundaries)
• Population in 1991: 883

Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 760 (total dwellings: 1608)

Mother tongue:

• English as first language: 0.7%
• French as first language: 97.2%
• English and French as first language: 0%
• Other as first language: 2.1%