Montfaucon: population and statistics
Montfaucon has a population of 565 (2025) across 18.2 km², or 31.0 people per km². It ranks 1,750 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 565 residents
- 18.2 km²
- 31 people/km²
- 1,000 m
Key points
Among the 50 municipalities in Jura, Montfaucon ranks No. 29 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Montfaucon, compared with an average of 4.1% in Jura and 7.3% nationally.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 48.5% in Montfaucon, compared with an average of 31.4% in Jura and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,136 kWh a year here.
Montfaucon in numbers
Where is Montfaucon?
Population of Montfaucon over time
Montfaucon had 610 residents in 2015 and 565 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 572 |
| 2021 | 564 |
| 2022 | 551 |
| 2023 | 566 |
| 2024 | 564 |
| 2025 | 565 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,556 football pitches.
- Its population density is 7.5 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Les Enfers, 0.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Saignelégier (2,528 residents), 5.3 km away.
All indicators for Montfaucon
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Montfaucon | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.5% | 23.3% | 20.7% | ranked 241 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Montfaucon | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 375 | 42,518 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,665 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 39.2% | 31.6% | 23.3% | ranked 301 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 9.9% | 20.0% | 25.3% | ranked 1,684 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.9% | 75.3% | 69.5% | ranked 279 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Montfaucon | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 55.4% | 57.3% | 53.5% | ranked 852 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.3% | 19.5% | 13.7% | ranked 1,208 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 28.7% | 13.2% | 12.4% | ranked 285 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 4.1% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 68 | 5,556 | 329,600 | ranked 1,368 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,678 kW | 1,771 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 83 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.5 GWh/year | 1,000.0 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,321 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 23,929 kWh/inh. | 13,301 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 38 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Montfaucon | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 68 | 6,862 | 728,011 | ranked 1,524 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 33 | 6,411 | 762,757 | ranked 1,767 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 58.4 | 85.3 | 64.9 | ranked 1,196 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 48.5% | 63.0% | 65.7% | ranked 1,746 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 48.5% | 31.4% | 29.0% | ranked 25 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Montfaucon | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 206 | 47,549 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,598 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 364.6 | 632.5 | 362.9 | ranked 898 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 51.9% | 51.6% | 63.6% | ranked 1,294 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.8% | 38.5% | 24.2% | ranked 991 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Montfaucon | Jura | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.7% | 16.5% | 18.9% | ranked 1,741 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Montfaucon
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Montfaucon?
Montfaucon has 565 residents (2025), ranking 1,750 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Montfaucon?
Montfaucon covers 18.2 km², with a density of 31 people per km².
Is the population of Montfaucon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Montfaucon went from 610 to 565, a change of −7.4%.
Where is Montfaucon?
Montfaucon is in Jura. It belongs to District des Franches-Montagnes (district). Latitude 47.283, longitude 7.050.
District heating: what is the figure for Montfaucon?
In Montfaucon, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Montfaucon?
In Montfaucon, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 48.5% (2026), ranking 25 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Montfaucon?
In Montfaucon, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,136 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Montfaucon?
The nearest to Montfaucon are Les Enfers (0.6 km), Soubey (3.1 km), Le Bémont (JU) (3.1 km), Saignelégier (5.3 km), Saint-Brais (5.4 km).