Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Compton, Quebec
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Car repair | 12 | 26 years |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 12 | 30 years |
| Restaurants | 11 | 25 years |
| Shopping | 10 | 19 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 10 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 8 | — |
| Other accommodation | 8 | — |
| All food and beverage | 7 | — |
| Education | 7 | — |
| Nurseries and garden supplies | 6 | — |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 6 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 6 | — |
| Public administration | 6 | — |
| Hairdressers | 6 | — |
| Electronics stores | 5 | — |
| Financial services | 5 | — |
| Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco | 5 | — |
Compton, Quebec Facts
| Area | 208.1 km² |
| Population | 3,517 |
| Male Population | 1,815 (51.6%) |
| Female Population | 1,702 (48.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +31.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +13.9% |
| Median Age | 40.7 years (Male: 40.9, Female: 40.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $26,270 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 819 |
| Neighborhoods | Mont-Bellevue |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 45.23339, -71.81577 |
| Postal Codes | J0B |
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Compton, Quebec Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,675 | 2,960 | 3,087 | 3,239 | 3,517 | 3,613 | 3,699 |
| Population Density | 12.9 / km² | 14.2 / km² | 14.8 / km² | 15.6 / km² | 16.9 / km² | 17.4 / km² | 17.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCompton, Quebec Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 13.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton, Quebec | +31.5% | +18.8% | +13.9% |
| Quebec | — | — | — |
| Canada | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Compton, Quebec Median Age
Median Age: 40.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton, Quebec | 40.7 yrs | 40.4 yrs | 40.9 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)
Compton, Quebec Population Density
Population Density: 16.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton, Quebec | 3,517 | 208.1 km² | 16.9 / 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
Compton, Quebec Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1710 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Compton, Quebec
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
Compton, Quebec Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $17,850 | $20,233 | $22,837 | $22,158 | $28,765 | $26,471 | $23,836 | $26,270 |
| Total GDP | $55M | $64.5M | $74.3M | $72.9M | $96.2M | $90.8M | $86.2M | $96.1M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Compton, Quebec CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton, Quebec | 47,413 tn | 13.48 tn | 227.9 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
Compton, Quebec CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 47,413 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 13.48 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 227.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15/10 | 5:06 PM | 3 | 56.6 km | 18,000 m | southern Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 4/3/97 | 4:44 AM | 3.5 | 92.2 km | 5,000 m | southern Quebec, Canada | usgs.gov |
| 4/6/89 | 2:35 AM | 3.5 | 96.2 km | 5,000 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/88 | 4:40 AM | 3.2 | 90.3 km | 6,400 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
| 10/20/88 | 1:09 PM | 3.9 | 93 km | 5,000 m | New Hampshire | usgs.gov |
| 4/12/85 | 5:27 AM | 3.5 | 88.8 km | 5,000 m | Maine | usgs.gov |
| 6/15/73 | 1:09 AM | 4.8 | 71.8 km | 12,000 m | Maine | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Compton, Quebec
Compton is a municipality in Coaticook Regional County Municipality in the Estrie region of Quebec, Canada.
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