{"id":1684,"date":"2026-04-01T15:24:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/data.patras.gr\/?p=1684"},"modified":"2026-04-01T15:24:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:24:37","slug":"open-data-story-the-people-of-patras-in-numbers-family-age-and-commuting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/data.patras.gr\/en\/open-data-story-the-people-of-patras-in-numbers-family-age-and-commuting\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Data Story: The People of Patras in Numbers: Family, Age, and Commuting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Social Structure, Family, and Daily Commute (2021 Census)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A city&#8217;s image is not captured solely by the number of its inhabitants. It is reflected in how its people live: whether they live alone or with family, at what age they form bonds, and how they move through their daily lives. The 2021 Census data provides us with a clear picture of the social and family structure of Patras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Age and Marital Status: A City in Different Life Stages<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If we examine the marital status of the population by age group, an image emerges that aligns perfectly with the city&#8217;s character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ages 0\u201329<\/strong> The category of single individuals clearly dominates. Patras is a city with a strong presence of youth and students, which is directly reflected in the data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ages 30\u201359<\/strong> The center of gravity shifts toward married individuals and those in civil partnerships. These are the most productive ages, where family life plays a leading role.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ages 75 and Over<\/strong> A strong presence of widowed individuals appears, a fact linked to the aging of the population that highlights the need for social care and support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the picture if we look only at the adult population?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If we exclude children under 15 and focus on adults, the city&#8217;s social structure becomes even clearer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5.5%<\/strong> are divorced, showing the gradual change in traditional family forms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>51.4%<\/strong> of residents are married or in a civil partnership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>35.5%<\/strong> are single\u2014a high percentage linked to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The city&#8217;s character as a student hub.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The trend of delaying starting a family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7.6%<\/strong> are widowed, highlighting the needs of the elderly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/data.patras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-9-1024x630.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1501\" style=\"width:auto;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/data.patras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-9-1024x630.png 1024w, https:\/\/data.patras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-9-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/data.patras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-9-768x473.png 768w, https:\/\/data.patras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-9-1536x946.png 1536w, https:\/\/data.patras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-9.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How many people make up a family in Patras?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most interesting pieces of data from the census concerns the size of family nuclei. It is important to note that <strong>family nuclei<\/strong> are not the same as <strong>households<\/strong>. A person living alone constitutes a household, but not a family nucleus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Patras:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>41.7%<\/strong> of families consist of <strong>two members<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>28.1%<\/strong> have <strong>three members<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>30.2%<\/strong> consist of <strong>four or more people<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite demographic challenges, a significant percentage of families remain large, a fact showing that family life continues to play a central role in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Car and Everyday Life<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Transportation is a core element of quality of life. The data shows that Patras exhibits a variety of commuting methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>44.1%<\/strong> of households own <strong>one car<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>17.7%<\/strong> own <strong>two cars<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2.8%<\/strong> own <strong>three or more<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>35.4%<\/strong> <strong>do not own<\/strong> any private car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The high percentage of households without a car is linked to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>urban character<\/strong> of the city center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The use of <strong>public transportation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Economic constraints<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"742\" src=\"https:\/\/data.patras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-8-1024x742.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/data.patras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-8-1024x742.png 1024w, https:\/\/data.patras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-8-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/data.patras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-8-768x556.png 768w, https:\/\/data.patras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-8-1536x1113.png 1536w, https:\/\/data.patras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-8.png 1560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Family and Commuting: How they are linked<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By combining family size with car ownership, an interesting picture emerges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Two-member families<\/strong> are the most common.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Large families (4+)<\/strong> make up about <strong>30%<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, only <strong>20.5%<\/strong> of households own <strong>two or more cars<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This indicates that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many large families operate with <strong>only one vehicle<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or they rely on <strong>alternative modes of transport<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobility is an issue directly linked to the <strong>social structure<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/data.patras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-7-1024x675.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/data.patras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-7-1024x675.png 1024w, https:\/\/data.patras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-7-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/data.patras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-7-768x506.png 768w, https:\/\/data.patras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-7-1536x1012.png 1536w, https:\/\/data.patras.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-7.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The data reveals a Patras characterized by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>strong youth presence<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An <strong>active family core<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diverse needs<\/strong> based on age and lifestyle<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find the analyzed datasets at the following address: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd17 <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.data.patras.gr\/dataset\/nikokiria_kai_diabiosi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/catalog.data.patras.gr\/dataset\/nikokiria_kai_diabiosi<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For detailed datasets, additional charts, and the ability to download and reuse the data, you can visit the official Open Data portal of the Municipality of Patras at: \ud83d\udd17 <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.data.patras.gr\/dataset\/\">https:\/\/catalog.data.patras.gr\/dataset\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Social Structure, Family, and Daily Commute (2021 Census) A city&#8217;s image is not captured solely by the number of its inhabitants. It is reflected in how its people live: whether they live alone or with family, at what age they form bonds, and how they move through their daily lives. 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