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Residential · East sector · Calgary, Alberta
Albert Park/Radisson Heights is a residential community in the East sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 6,740 living in private households. 49.6% of residents identified as members of a racialized (visible minority) group, against 41.4% across Calgary as a whole; the largest single group was Black at 17.0%. 42.6% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 7.7% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 39.1% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $66,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 65.2% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 2.47 km², giving a population density of 2,733 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 6,740 2021, private households
Visible minority 49.6% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 42.6% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 39.1% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $66,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 65.2% Calgary 31.2%
Density 2,733 /km² 6,740 people over 2.47 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,740 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 6,740 Population in private households (Men +) 3,490 Population in private households (Women +) 3,255 0 to 14 years 1,160 17.2% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 4,820 71.5% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 675 10.0% 11.8% 85 years and over 80 1.2% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 425 0-4 (Men +) 200 0-4 (Women +) 230 5-9 (Total) 365 5-9 (Men +) 225 5-9 (Women +) 140 10-14 (Total) 370 10-14 (Men +) 185 10-14 (Women +) 185 15-19 (Total) 385 15-19 (Men +) 225 15-19 (Women +) 155 20-24 (Total) 490 20-24 (Men +) 220 20-24 (Women +) 270 25-29 (Total) 475 25-29 (Men +) 250 25-29 (Women +) 230 30-34 (Total) 595 30-34 (Men +) 295 30-34 (Women +) 305 35-39 (Total) 655 35-39 (Men +) 330 35-39 (Women +) 330 40-44 (Total) 465 40-44 (Men +) 260 40-44 (Women +) 205 45-49 (Total) 435 45-49 (Men +) 205 45-49 (Women +) 230 50-54 (Total) 440 50-54 (Men +) 225 50-54 (Women +) 215 55-59 (Total) 490 55-59 (Men +) 265 55-59 (Women +) 225 60-64 (Total) 390 60-64 (Men +) 225 60-64 (Women +) 160 65-69 (Total) 265 65-69 (Men +) 140 65-69 (Women +) 135 70-74 (Total) 170 70-74 (Men +) 85 70-74 (Women +) 80 75-79 (Total) 130 75-79 (Men +) 55 75-79 (Women +) 75 80-84 (Total) 110 80-84 (Men +) 55 80-84 (Women +) 50 85-89 (Total) 70 85-89 (Men +) 35 85-89 (Women +) 35 90-94 (Total) 10 90-94 (Men +) 0 90-94 (Women +) 10 95-99 (Total) 0 95-99 (Men +) 0 95-99 (Women +) 0 100 years and over (Total) 0 100 years and over (Men +) 0 100 years and over (Women +) 0
Families & households Private Households by Household Size Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,785 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 890 32.0% 26.4% 2 persons 890 32.0% 31.9% 3 persons 445 16.0% 15.9% 4 persons 290 10.4% 15.8% 5 or more persons 265 9.5% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 1,610 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 1,150 71.4% 85.3% Married couples 855 53.1% 71.9% With children 100 6.2% 4.2% Without children 195 12.1% 9.2% Common-law couples 295 18.3% 13.4% One-parent families 460 28.6% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 460 100.0% 100.0% Women + 365 79.3% 78.3% Men + 95 20.6% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 5,580 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 2,435 43.6% 58.9% Married 1,845 33.1% 49.8% Common-law 590 10.6% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 3,150 56.5% 41.1% Never married 2,175 39.0% 29.2% Separated 240 4.3% 2.2% Divorced 500 9.0% 6.3% Widowed 230 4.1% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,740 100.0% 100.0% English only 6,255 92.8% 90.8% French only 10 0.1% 0.1% English and French 305 4.5% 6.6% Neither English nor French 170 2.5% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,740 100.0% 100.0% English 4,740 70.3% 75.3% French 20 0.3% 0.5% Non-official language 1,610 23.9% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 360 5.3% 2.1% Vietnamese 145 2.1% Spanish 130 1.9% 1.4% Amharic 120 1.8% Multiple languages 370 5.5% 5.5% Tigrigna 155 2.3%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,740 100.0% 100.0% English 3,875 57.5% 63.9% French 90 1.3% 1.2% Non-official language 2,355 34.9% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 460 6.8% 3.2% Vietnamese 200 3.0% Arabic 205 3.0% Spanish 210 3.1% 2.3% Multiple responses 415 6.2% 5.2% Tigrigna 180 2.7%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,740 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 690 10.2% 5.2% Arabic 435 6.5% Vietnamese 235 3.5% Spanish 305 4.5% 4.2%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,745 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 520 7.7% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 6,225 92.3% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 520 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 250 48.1% 44.6% Metis 245 47.1% 50.4% Inuk (Inuit) 0 0.0% 1.0% Indigenous responses not included elsewhere 0 0.0% 1.9% Multiple Indigenous responses 10 1.9% 2.1%
Knowledge of Indigenous Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households with knowledge of an Indigenous language 20 100.0% 100.0%
Race & diversity Visible Minority (Racialized Population) Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,745 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 3,345 49.6% 41.4% South Asian 205 3.0% 11.0% Chinese 140 2.1% 7.1% Black 1,145 17.0% 5.5% Filipino 715 10.6% 6.5% Arab 295 4.4% 2.4% Latin American 215 3.2% 2.5% Southeast Asian 440 6.5% 2.0% West Asian 10 0.1% 1.2% Korean 15 0.2% 1.0% Japanese 15 0.2% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 50 0.7% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 105 1.6% 1.5% Not a visible minority 3,395 50.3% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,745 100.0% 100.0% First generation 2,800 41.5% 36.5% Second generation 1,375 20.4% 21.8% Third generation or more 2,570 38.1% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 6,745 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 265 3.9% 1.6% Christian 3,160 46.9% 44.5% Hindu 20 0.3% 2.6% Jewish 10 0.1% 0.5% Muslim 910 13.5% 7.4% Sikh 0 0.0% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 10 0.1% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 50 0.7% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 2,310 34.2% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,745 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 4,005 59.4% 64.6% Immigrants 2,635 39.1% 33.3% Before 1980 160 2.4% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 255 3.8% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 275 4.1% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 530 7.9% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 560 8.3% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 850 12.6% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 105 1.6% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,745 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 5,530 82.0% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 1,215 18.0% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 2,635 100.0% 100.0% Americas 275 10.4% 10.2% Europe 185 7.0% 16.0% Africa 785 29.8% 12.0% Asia 1,375 52.2% 61.0% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 675 25.6% 15.2% Other places of birth in Africa 165 6.3% Other places of birth in Asia 170 6.5% Ethiopia 225 8.5%
Continent and Country of Birth of Recent Immigrants (immigrated to Canada between 2016 and 2021) Indicator Number Share Calgary Recent immigrant population in private households 850 100.0% 100.0% Americas 80 9.4% 9.3% Europe 30 3.5% 8.0% Africa 395 46.5% 18.5% Asia 345 40.6% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 235 27.6% 19.0% Eritrea 115 13.5% Nigeria 35 4.1% 7.2% Ethiopia 110 12.9% Syria 50 5.9% 3.8%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 2,475 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 965 39.0% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 630 25.4% 28.0% Refugees 825 33.3% 14.6% Other immigrants 50 2.0% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 5,580 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 1,535 27.5% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 1,770 31.7% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,275 40.8% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 445 8.0% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 750 13.4% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 150 2.7% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 930 16.7% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 5,580 In the labour force 3,415 Employed 2,905 Self-Employed 400 Unemployed 510 Not in the labour force 2,165 Labour force participation rate 61 Employment rate 52 Unemployment rate 15
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 2,885 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 2,695 In the labour force (Men +) 1,850 In the labour force (Women +) 1,565 Employed (Men +) 1,575 Employed (Women +) 1,325 Self-Employed (Men +) 280 Self-Employed (Women +) 120 Unemployed (Men +) 270 Unemployed (Women +) 240 Not in the labour force (Men +) 1,030 Not in the labour force (Women +) 1,130 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 64 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 58 Employment rate (Men +) 55 Employment rate (Women +) 49 Unemployment rate (Men +) 15 Unemployment rate (Women +) 15
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 3,415 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 425 12.4% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 395 11.6% 12.4% Construction 400 11.7% 8.1% Transportation and warehousing 280 8.2% 6.4% Accommodation and food services 330 9.7%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 3,415 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 1,065 31.2% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 850 24.9% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 375 11.0% 18.5% Health occupations 245 7.2% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 275 8.1% 11.4%
Income Median Household and Individual Income Before Tax in 2020 Indicator Number Share Calgary Median income of population aged 15 years and over $33,600 $44,400 Men + $34,000 $50,400 Women + $32,800 $39,600 Median household income of private households $66,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,790 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 160 5.7% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 560 20.1% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 545 19.5% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 475 17.0% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 355 12.7% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 245 8.8% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 190 6.8% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 160 5.7% 12.2% $200,000 and over 95 3.4% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 6,745 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 1,170 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 17 17.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 1,420 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 325 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 23 23.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 4,560 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 675 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 15 15.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 760 65 years and over (Number in low income) 165 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 22 22.0% 11.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age — Low-income measure after tax (LIM-AT) threshold for private households, 2020 Indicator Number Share Calgary 1 person (After-tax income) $26,503 — 2 persons (After-tax income) $37,480 — 3 persons (After-tax income) $45,904 — 4 persons (After-tax income) $53,005 — 5 persons (After-tax income) $59,261 — 6 persons (After-tax income) $64,918 — 7 persons (After-tax income) $70,119 —
Housing Housing Tenure Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,790 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 970 34.8% 68.8% Renter households 1,820 65.2% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 2,785 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 1,905 68.4% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 875 31.4% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 970 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 1,820 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 26 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 34 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,330 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,250 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 61 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 17
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,790 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 2,585 92.7% 95.5% Major repairs needed 200 7.2% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,790 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 2,515 90.1% 94.9% Not suitable 270 9.7% 5.1%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,785 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 595 21.4% 55.0% Semi-detached house 225 8.1% 6.4% Row house 310 11.1% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 445 16.0% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 1,070 38.4% 16.3% Apartment in a building that has more than 5 storeys 135 4.8% 8.1% Other single-attached house 0 0.0% 0.0% Movable dwelling 0 0.0% 0.4%
Mobility & commuting Mobility Status 1 year Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 1 year and over in private households 6,645 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 5,350 80.5% 86.2% Movers 1,295 19.5% 13.8% Non-migrants 1,075 16.2% 10.4% Migrants 225 3.4% 3.4% Internal migrants 195 2.9% 2.3% External migrants 30 0.5% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 6,320 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 2,995 47.4% 58.1% Movers 3,320 52.5% 41.9% Non-migrants 2,115 33.5% 27.4% Migrants 1,205 19.1% 14.6% Internal migrants 675 10.7% 8.5% External migrants 530 8.4% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,430 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 1,655 68.1% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 195 8.0% 6.0% Public transit 410 16.9% 8.8% Walked 95 3.9% 4.2% Bicycle 45 1.9% 0.9% Other methods 30 1.2% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,430 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 490 20.2% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 1,195 49.2% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 435 17.9% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 140 5.8% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 165 6.8% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,430 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 235 9.7% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 500 20.6% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 535 22.0% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 280 11.5% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 360 14.8% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 525 21.6% 16.7%
Source. 2021 Census of Canada, published by
The City of Calgary (2023)
and accessed through the Community Data Program .
Boundaries from City of Calgary open data. Figures cover population in private households; Statistics
Canada randomly rounds counts to a multiple of 5, so components may not sum exactly to totals.
calgarycensus.com — an independent project, not affiliated with The City of Calgary
or Statistics Canada.