Felix Lam’s Neighborhood Profile

 Felix Lam’s Neighborhood Profile


Postal Code: V7C 0A6


Census Tract: 9330148.01


Total Population: 6,033


Neighborhood Description: I’m living in River Green, Richmond. A neighborhood located in the next of Richmond Olympic Oval. Also a resident and homes can views over towards the Fraser River.


THREE MOST INTERESTING FINDINGS:

1. Higher Education Levels Compared to Vancouver.

In this census district, more than half (52.6%) of residents between the ages of 25 and 64 possess a Bachelor's degree or higher. This figure is distinctly higher than the 43.2% statistic in the broader Vancouver CMA.

The elevated educational attainment in this neighborhood doesn't come as a surprise. With a larger Chinese demographic residing in Richmond, and given the considerable emphasis that modern Asian culture places on higher education and degree completion, it seems only natural that many residents here hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.


2. Increased Proportion of Single-Parent Families.

Over a fifth (20.1%) of the population in this census district is composed of single-parent families. This percentage is higher than the 15.1% in the Vancouver CMA.

Interestingly, about a fifth of my community is made up of single-parent families. This deviates from the stereotypical family structures often associated with traditional Asian culture. The proportion of families with both parents and children in this neighborhood is only at 16.9%, compared to 22.1% in the Vancouver CMA. This surprising statistics could imply a more open mindset towards single parenting, possibly influenced by higher educational attainments in the neighborhood.


3. Higher Work From Home Rates Compared to Vancouver

Nearly a third (29.8%) of residents in this community are able to work remotely, exceeding the 26.5% in the Vancouver CMA.

The higher proportion of residents working from home could be connected to the previous two statistics. Remote work often requires specialized knowledge, which correlates with the higher education levels in this community. Moreover, single parents might need more flexible working conditions to care for their children, making remote work a more suitable option.


These are some statistical findings about my neighborhood compared to other region in Vancouver. I hope you find these discoveries as fascinating as I do.


Comments

  1. Jasmine Kaur KochharSeptember 29, 2023 at 2:23 PM

    Hey, the amount of degree holders in your neighbour's surprised me. It's almost a 9% difference is alot when compared to the population. Secondly, the reasoning seems perfect with each and every point explained by you.

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  2. gagan4October 2, 2023 at 4:44 PM

    Hi, I am surprised by your findings about your neighbourhood like the higher education levels and the population working from home. The description you gave of your findings is really understandable.

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  3. Charanjot KaurOctober 3, 2023 at 4:15 AM

    The point about single- parent families more in the neighbourhood compared to CMA was quite interesting. Overall, great blog structure.

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