Uppsala Areas Grow in Children, Poverty
A study found that Uppsala has areas with many children and areas with few. The number of children has changed since 2017. City officials are concerned about the changes.
A report examined Uppsala’s neighborhoods. The study showed that the number of children is increasing in the poorest and richest areas. This change is most obvious for elementary school children. Erik Pelling, a council leader, thinks the city needs better connections between communities. The study looked at how the number of children living in Uppsala has changed over time.
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Highlights
Uppsala's Child Population Changes
A study found a decrease in children in over 60% of Uppsala’s areas since 2017.
Growth in Weakest Areas
The number of children is growing most in Uppsala’s weakest areas.
Focus on Elementary School
The changes are particularly noticeable among elementary school children.
Councilman's Concern
Erik Pelling believes Uppsala needs better community connections.
Mapping Child Populations
SVT Uppsala mapped how the age composition has changed.