French towns are graded from 1,000 residents, which leaves Île-d'Aix out for now. 73% of homes here are second homes. Over-65s are 48% of the population.
What makes Île-d'Aix stand out
The 2 things Île-d'Aix does most differently from other towns.
Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in Île-d'Aix.
Who lives here
Children make up only 4.3% of Île-d'Aix, fewer than in both Charente-Maritime’s towns and compared French towns
Those aged 15 to 24 account for 4.2% of residents. People 65 and over make up 48% of the town, higher than both Charente-Maritime’s towns (36%) and compared French towns (22%). Ages in Île-d'Aix split evenly at 64.2: half are older, half younger.
64.2median age
Île-d'AixCharente-Maritime medianFrance median
Ages · share of residents
48%
Under 1515–2425–4445–6465+
Highest diploma · residents 15 and older who have left education
No diploma19%
CAP or BEP26%
Baccalauréat18%
Higher education29%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
WomenFrance medianMen
About an even split. Median share of women: Charente-Maritime 53.1%, France 51.8%.
INSEE, census 2023 · Charente-Maritime median and France median: the median of compared communes
History
59 historic monuments, 6 classé
France has no History Grade yet: this card describes, it doesn’t grade.
26% of its homes were built before 1919, above Charente-Maritime’s towns (8.7%) and compared French towns (7.4%) alike. Among the classé monuments in Île-d'Aix is Église Saint-Martin. The oldest protected building goes back to the 11th century. 46 of the 59 are houses and mansions.
Ministère de la Culture, Mérimée (Licence Ouverte 2.0) · INSEE, census 2023, homes by build period
Work & commute
Unemployment in Île-d'Aix, 20.4%, runs above Charente-Maritime’s towns and compared French towns
100 jobs are based in Île-d'Aix, for 50 working residents (1.3 per worker). 69.7% of commuters walked, cycled or took the bus or train at the census, higher than both Charente-Maritime’s towns (10.6%) and compared French towns (13.4%). Also worth knowing: the median disposable income is €24,510 a year per consumption unit.
70%walk, cycle or take transit
How working residents got to work · census 2023
Bicycle34%
On foot32%
Driving22%
Public transport3%
Motorbike or scooter0%
100
jobs based in Île-d'Aix, 1.3 per working resident
20.4%
unemployment rate, ages 15 to 64 in the labor force · median of compared French towns 10.1%
€24,510
median annual income per consumption unit, 2023 · median of compared French towns €25,970
Église Saint-Martin: Photo: Llann Wé² · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Liédot: Photo: Pierre Mairé · CC BY 2.5 · Maison de l'Empereur et les jardins: Photo: Patrick Despoix · CC BY-SA 4.0
Famous people from Île-d'Aix
Wikidata has nobody with a French article born in Île-d'Aix yet.
People: INSEE, census 2023. Miles: center to center.
About Île-d'Aix
Commune in Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Île-d'Aix is a commune of 186 people in the Communauté d'agglomération Rochefort Océan. TownRatings compares communes, France’s local unit: each has its own mayor and its own statistics. Its area takes in the town and the countryside around it.
Built from INSEE’s 2026 official geography (COG) and IGN Admin Express boundaries
Contains public sector information under the Licence Ouverte / Open Licence 2.0 (Etalab): INSEE, DGFiP, the Interior Ministry’s statistics service (SSMSI), the Ministry of Education (DEPP), the Health Ministry’s statistics service (DREES) and the Housing Ministry (Carte des loyers). Commune boundaries: IGN Admin Express.
