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14 | Page <br />City of Little Canada Housing Study - 2025 <br />Population Demographic Takeaways <br />1. Little Canada is a small city with approximately 10,500 residents, making it one of the <br />smallest among the reference communities. <br /> <br />2. The city has an aging population, with over 25% of residents aged 60 or older. <br />Simultaneously, 24% of residents are under 18, reflecting a broad age range and diverse <br />housing needs. <br /> <br />3. Little Canada has a higher level of racial and ethnic diversity than most reference <br />communities and the Twin Cities Metro. Future planning efforts must be inclusive and <br />reflective of the city’s diverse population. <br /> <br />4. Little Canada’s median household income is significantly lower than in all reference <br />communities, and its poverty rate is higher than most. However, the relatively modest <br />poverty rate suggests that while many residents earn modest incomes above the poverty <br />threshold, financial constraints may still impact their housing choices and overall <br />economic security. <br /> <br />5. Educational attainment in Little Canada aligns with most reference communities but lags <br />behind affluent neighbors like Arden Hills and Shoreview. This gap in education will <br />likely contribute to continued differences in income levels and housing demand in the <br />region. <br />