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In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, La Pocatière had a population of 4,078 living in 1,981 of its 2,201 total private dwellings, a change of -1% from its 2016 population of 4,120. With a land area of 21.18 km2 (8.18 sq mi), it had a population density of 192.5/km2 (498.7/sq mi) in 2021.[4]
Economy
Alstom has a 51,135 square metres (550,410 sq ft) plant which manufactures subway and railway cars:
The plant was built in 1961 to build Moto-Skisnowmobiles and the plant was converted to railcars in 1971[5] (Bombardier continued to market Moto-Ski until 1985).
Arts and culture
La Pocatière is home to the Musée François-Pilote, a museum of Quebecethnology. The museum features exhibits on the history of agricultural education, a number of historical period rooms, stuffed bird and animal displays, and presentations on other aspects of local history.
Attractions
Near the city are small isolated hills known as monadnocks. The Montagne du College-de-Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pocatière is 119 metres high.
Government
City council consists of a mayor and six councillors:
