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Residential · Centre sector · Calgary, Alberta
Altadore is a residential community in the Centre sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 7,290 living in private households. 14.6% of residents identified as members of a racialized (visible minority) group, against 41.4% across Calgary as a whole; the largest single group was Chinese at 3.7%. 82.4% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 3.0% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 14.4% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $153,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 32.4% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 2.10 km², giving a population density of 3,470 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 7,290 2021, private households
Visible minority 14.6% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 82.4% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 14.4% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $153,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 32.4% Calgary 31.2%
Density 3,470 /km² 7,290 people over 2.10 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,290 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 7,290 Population in private households (Men +) 3,590 Population in private households (Women +) 3,705 0 to 14 years 1,475 20.2% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 5,180 71.1% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 565 7.8% 11.8% 85 years and over 70 1.0% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 525 0-4 (Men +) 265 0-4 (Women +) 260 5-9 (Total) 500 5-9 (Men +) 255 5-9 (Women +) 250 10-14 (Total) 455 10-14 (Men +) 215 10-14 (Women +) 240 15-19 (Total) 405 15-19 (Men +) 210 15-19 (Women +) 195 20-24 (Total) 315 20-24 (Men +) 185 20-24 (Women +) 135 25-29 (Total) 460 25-29 (Men +) 225 25-29 (Women +) 235 30-34 (Total) 730 30-34 (Men +) 310 30-34 (Women +) 415 35-39 (Total) 820 35-39 (Men +) 380 35-39 (Women +) 445 40-44 (Total) 665 40-44 (Men +) 345 40-44 (Women +) 325 45-49 (Total) 575 45-49 (Men +) 305 45-49 (Women +) 275 50-54 (Total) 485 50-54 (Men +) 250 50-54 (Women +) 230 55-59 (Total) 340 55-59 (Men +) 180 55-59 (Women +) 165 60-64 (Total) 385 60-64 (Men +) 185 60-64 (Women +) 195 65-69 (Total) 280 65-69 (Men +) 135 65-69 (Women +) 145 70-74 (Total) 165 70-74 (Men +) 80 70-74 (Women +) 85 75-79 (Total) 70 75-79 (Men +) 35 75-79 (Women +) 40 80-84 (Total) 50 80-84 (Men +) 15 80-84 (Women +) 35 85-89 (Total) 40 85-89 (Men +) 20 85-89 (Women +) 25 90-94 (Total) 25 90-94 (Men +) 10 90-94 (Women +) 15 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 3,075 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 915 29.8% 26.4% 2 persons 980 31.9% 31.9% 3 persons 465 15.1% 15.9% 4 persons 560 18.2% 15.8% 5 or more persons 155 5.0% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 1,995 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 1,795 90.0% 85.3% Married couples 1,430 71.7% 71.9% With children 70 3.5% 4.2% Without children 290 14.5% 9.2% Common-law couples 360 18.1% 13.4% One-parent families 200 10.0% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 200 100.0% 100.0% Women + 150 75.0% 78.3% Men + 50 25.0% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 5,810 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 3,600 62.0% 58.9% Married 2,875 49.5% 49.8% Common-law 720 12.4% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 2,215 38.1% 41.1% Never married 1,610 27.7% 29.2% Separated 130 2.2% 2.2% Divorced 360 6.2% 6.3% Widowed 120 2.1% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,290 100.0% 100.0% English only 6,195 85.0% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 1,085 14.9% 6.6% Neither English nor French 10 0.1% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,290 100.0% 100.0% English 6,785 93.1% 75.3% French 80 1.1% 0.5% Non-official language 320 4.4% 18.8% Spanish 40 0.6% 1.4% Multiple languages 105 1.4% 5.5% Iranian Persian 60 0.8% Mandarin 40 0.6% 1.7% Korean 25 0.3%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,290 100.0% 100.0% English 6,150 84.4% 63.9% French 155 2.1% 1.2% Non-official language 775 10.6% 29.6% Spanish 90 1.2% 2.3% Multiple responses 205 2.8% 5.2% Mandarin 85 1.2% 2.4% Iranian Persian 60 0.8% Korean 50 0.7% Polish 50 0.7%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,290 100.0% 100.0% Spanish 315 4.3% 4.2% German 90 1.2% Mandarin 125 1.7% 3.5% Korean 65 0.9%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,290 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 215 3.0% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 7,080 97.1% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 215 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 80 37.2% 44.6% Metis 120 55.8% 50.4% Inuk (Inuit) 0 0.0% 1.0% Indigenous responses not included elsewhere 0 0.0% 1.9% Multiple Indigenous responses 0 0.0% 2.1%
Knowledge of Indigenous Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households with knowledge of an Indigenous language 0 100.0%
Race & diversity Visible Minority (Racialized Population) Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,290 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 1,065 14.6% 41.4% South Asian 185 2.5% 11.0% Chinese 270 3.7% 7.1% Black 95 1.3% 5.5% Filipino 75 1.0% 6.5% Arab 40 0.6% 2.4% Latin American 90 1.2% 2.5% Southeast Asian 55 0.8% 2.0% West Asian 65 0.9% 1.2% Korean 75 1.0% 1.0% Japanese 25 0.3% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 0 0.0% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 80 1.1% 1.5% Not a visible minority 6,225 85.4% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,290 100.0% 100.0% First generation 1,300 17.8% 36.5% Second generation 1,615 22.1% 21.8% Third generation or more 4,375 60.0% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 7,290 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 15 0.2% 1.6% Christian 2,820 38.7% 44.5% Hindu 20 0.3% 2.6% Jewish 170 2.3% 0.5% Muslim 160 2.2% 7.4% Sikh 15 0.2% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 25 0.3% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 55 0.8% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 4,010 55.0% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,290 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 6,120 84.0% 64.6% Immigrants 1,050 14.4% 33.3% Before 1980 195 2.7% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 135 1.9% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 150 2.1% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 210 2.9% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 165 2.3% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 190 2.6% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 115 1.6% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,290 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 6,870 94.2% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 420 5.8% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 1,050 100.0% 100.0% Americas 165 15.7% 10.2% Europe 390 37.1% 16.0% Africa 85 8.1% 12.0% Asia 355 33.8% 61.0% Oceania and other 55 5.2% 0.8% United Kingdom 175 16.7% 5.0% China 75 7.1% 8.4% United States of America 75 7.1% Iran 55 5.2%
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 190 100.0% 100.0% Americas 15 7.9% 9.3% Europe 35 18.4% 8.0% Africa 0 0.0% 18.5% Asia 95 50.0% 63.4% Oceania and other 40 21.1% 0.8% Philippines 25 13.2% 19.0% India 15 7.9% 17.3% United Kingdom 30 15.8%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 855 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 565 66.1% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 170 19.9% 28.0% Refugees 115 13.4% 14.6% Other immigrants 0 0.0% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 5,810 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 310 5.3% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 960 16.5% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 4,545 78.2% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 230 4.0% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 640 11.0% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 150 2.6% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 3,530 60.8% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 5,810 In the labour force 4,480 Employed 4,105 Self-Employed 900 Unemployed 375 Not in the labour force 1,335 Labour force participation rate 77 Employment rate 71 Unemployment rate 8
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 2,855 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 2,955 In the labour force (Men +) 2,290 In the labour force (Women +) 2,185 Employed (Men +) 2,085 Employed (Women +) 2,015 Self-Employed (Men +) 525 Self-Employed (Women +) 380 Unemployed (Men +) 205 Unemployed (Women +) 170 Not in the labour force (Men +) 570 Not in the labour force (Women +) 765 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 80 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 74 Employment rate (Men +) 73 Employment rate (Women +) 68 Unemployment rate (Men +) 9 Unemployment rate (Women +) 8
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 4,480 100.0% 100.0% Health care and social assistance 600 13.4% 12.4% Professional, scientific and technical services 700 15.6% 11.5% Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 430 9.6% Educational services 335 7.5% Finance and insurance 295 6.6%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 4,480 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 825 18.4% 24.0% Business, finance and administration occupations 1,040 23.2% 18.5% Health occupations 475 10.6% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 625 13.9% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 530 11.8% 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 $71,000 $44,400 Men + $91,000 $50,400 Women + $59,200 $39,600 Median household income of private households $153,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,070 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 105 3.4% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 235 7.7% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 255 8.3% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 240 7.8% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 220 7.2% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 280 9.1% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 175 5.7% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 370 12.1% 12.2% $200,000 and over 1,180 38.4% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 7,285 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 365 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 5 5.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 1,725 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 65 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 4 4.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 4,930 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 245 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 5 5.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 630 65 years and over (Number in low income) 50 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 8 8.0% 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 3,070 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 2,080 67.8% 68.8% Renter households 995 32.4% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 3,060 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 2,490 81.4% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 570 18.6% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 2,080 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 990 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 14 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 29 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 2,260 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,450 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 65 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 0
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,070 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 2,980 97.1% 95.5% Major repairs needed 95 3.1% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,070 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 3,015 98.2% 94.9% Not suitable 55 1.8% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,070 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 515 16.8% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 395 12.9% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 125 4.1% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 180 5.9% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 880 28.7% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 530 17.3% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 440 14.3% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,075 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 1,175 38.2% 55.0% Semi-detached house 605 19.7% 6.4% Row house 240 7.8% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 320 10.4% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 725 23.6% 16.3% Apartment in a building that has more than 5 storeys 10 0.3% 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 7,180 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 5,750 80.1% 86.2% Movers 1,430 19.9% 13.8% Non-migrants 1,145 15.9% 10.4% Migrants 285 4.0% 3.4% Internal migrants 225 3.1% 2.3% External migrants 60 0.8% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 6,765 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 3,295 48.7% 58.1% Movers 3,470 51.3% 41.9% Non-migrants 2,440 36.1% 27.4% Migrants 1,030 15.2% 14.6% Internal migrants 715 10.6% 8.5% External migrants 310 4.6% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,245 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 1,820 81.1% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 85 3.8% 6.0% Public transit 120 5.3% 8.8% Walked 90 4.0% 4.2% Bicycle 45 2.0% 0.9% Other methods 85 3.8% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,245 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 780 34.7% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 1,155 51.5% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 195 8.7% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 40 1.8% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 75 3.3% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,245 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 65 2.9% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 330 14.7% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 770 34.3% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 515 22.9% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 350 15.6% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 215 9.6% 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.