La Petite-Patrie
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La Petite-Patrie
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👨🏻🦱 Population – overrepresentation of young adults
The neighborhood stands out for its high proportion of young adults aged 18–34 (35%), above the Montreal average (26%). Children (0–17) and seniors are significantly less present than in the city overall.
👴 People living alone and solo seniors – strong presence
The share of residents living alone is well above the Montreal average (29% versus 19%). This trend is especially pronounced among seniors, more than half of whom live alone. La Petite-Patrie-Ouest has the highest rates of both people and seniors living alone in the neighborhood.
📍 Poverty – rate comparable to the Montreal average
La Petite-Patrie has 5,520 low-income residents, with most living in La Petite-Patrie-Ouest (3,185 people). Low-income rates in the neighborhood and its East and West sectors are equivalent to the Montreal average (11%).
✏️ Low educational attainment (no high school diploma) – decline linked to gentrification
The share of adults aged 25–64 without a high school diploma has decreased in recent years, partly due to the arrival of more educated populations and residential development projects. In 2021, it stood at 5% (versus 9% in Montreal), one of the largest decreases (-24.5%). Additionally, 64% of adults aged 25–64 hold a university degree, among the highest rates in Montreal.
🌎 Immigrant population – low proportion
The neighborhood has 9,565 immigrant residents (19% of the population), well below the Montreal average (33%) and among the lowest on the island. There are also 3,980 non-permanent residents.
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