The City of Sherbrooke in Quebec, Canada
Sherbrooke (2001 population: 75,916; post-merger population: 141,200) is a city in south-eastern Quebec, Canada, the only major city in the Eastern Townships. Although originally settled in the early nineteenth century by anglophones, it is today primarily a francophone city.
Located at the confluence of the Saint-François River and Magog River, the city is in the centre of an important agricultural region with many dairy farms. There is some industry in the region. An important business is the manufacture of hockey sticks: more hockey sticks are made in Sherbrooke than anywhere else in the world.
The area was first settled in 1793 by American Loyalists. In 1818 the village of "Hyatt's Mills" received its current name, being named after Governor General Lord Sherbrooke at the time of his retirement and return to England.
Sherbrooke has become known as a major student city. With four major colleges and two universities, its student population is one of its defining features. The city is the site of the Université de Sherbrooke and Bishop's University. Bishop's is the province's only English-language university located outside the island of Montreal.
Population is 75916
Average age is 40.6
English spoken as a first language by less than 1%
Percentage of Immigrants is less than 1%
Population between the ages of 20 to 34 with a university degree or diploma is 23.2%
Population between the ages of 35 to 44 with a university degree or diploma is 26%
Average earnings of all people is $25,546.00
Average earnings of people working full time is $35,532.00 Unemployment rate is 8.8%
Average family income is $43,876.00
Average household income is $29,654
There are 40473 houses
The average value of a home is $99,760.00
Good accomodations are available at the Comfort Inn Rock Forest Motel located just east of Montreal.
Or book rooms at the Delta Sherbrooke situated near the Massawippi River
