Focus on Geography Series, 2021 Census of Population

Kirkland, Ville

Immigrant Status

According to the 2021 Census, 6,205 people, that is, 32.3% of the population, were foreign-born (immigrants), 12,540 (65.2%) were Canadian-born (non-immigrants) and 490 (2.5%) were non-permanent residents.

Recent Immigrants

Among immigrants in 2021, 835 came between 2016 and 2021. These recent immigrants made up 13.5% of the immigrant population.

Place of birth

The top three places of birth among immigrants living in Kirkland (Ville) in 2021 were China, Egypt, and Italy. Among recent immigrants living in Kirkland (Ville), they were China, India, and Iran.

Percentage of the immigrant population Kirkland (Ville), Quebec [PR], Canada, 2011 to 2021

Top places of birth of immigrants, Kirkland (Ville), 2016 and 2021

Top places of birth of immigrants, Kirkland (Ville), 2016 and 2021
2016 2021
Number % Rank Number % Rank
Immigrant population 5,735 100.0 ... 6,205 100.0 ...
China 650 11.3 1 1,345 21.7 1
Egypt 500 8.7 2 415 6.7 2
Italy 450 7.8 3 395 6.4 3
Iran 265 4.6 5 355 5.7 4
India 395 6.9 4 345 5.6 5
Lebanon 185 3.2 6 215 3.5 6
Romania 95 1.7 15 185 3.0 7
United Kingdom 185 3.2 6 185 3.0 7
United States of America 160 2.8 8 140 2.3 9
France 125 2.2 11 125 2.0 10
Poland 115 2.0 12 125 2.0 10

Top places of birth of recent immigrants, Kirkland (Ville), 2016 and 2021

Top places of birth of recent immigrants, Kirkland (Ville), 2016 and 2021
2016 2021
Number % Rank Number % Rank
Recent immigrants (2016: 2011 to 2016 / 2021: 2016 to 2021) 545 100.0 ... 835 100.0 ...
China 270 49.5 1 545 64.9 1
India 10 1.8 6 45 5.4 2
Iran 45 8.3 3 40 4.8 3
United States of America 30 5.5 4 35 4.2 4
Romania 0 0.0 0 25 3.0 5
United Arab Emirates 0 0.0 0 20 2.4 6
Hong Kong 0 0.0 0 15 1.8 7
Egypt 55 10.1 2 15 1.8 7
Mexico 0 0.0 0 15 1.8 7

Population by generation status and median age, Kirkland (Ville), 2016 and 2021

Population by generation status and median age, Kirkland (Ville), 2016 and 2021
2016 2021
Number % Median age Number % Median age
Total population in private households 19,930 100.0 45.2 19,240 100.0 46.0
First generation (born abroad) 5,960 29.9 53.6 6,910 35.9 52.4
Second generation (born in Canada with at least one parent born abroad) 5,990 30.1 34.8 5,620 29.2 35.2
Third generation or more (born in Canada with both parents born in Canada) 7,980 40.0 36.4 6,705 34.9 41.2
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