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Residential · Northwest sector · Calgary, Alberta
Arbour Lake is a residential community in the Northwest sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 10,335 living in private households. 40.7% 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 13.2%. 57.4% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 2.0% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 35.4% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $108,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 14.7% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 4.33 km², giving a population density of 2,386 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 10,335 2021, private households
Visible minority 40.7% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 57.4% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 35.4% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $108,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 14.7% Calgary 31.2%
Density 2,386 /km² 10,335 people over 4.33 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,335 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 10,335 Population in private households (Men +) 5,045 Population in private households (Women +) 5,290 0 to 14 years 1,455 14.1% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 6,855 66.3% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 1,825 17.7% 11.8% 85 years and over 190 1.8% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 375 0-4 (Men +) 195 0-4 (Women +) 180 5-9 (Total) 485 5-9 (Men +) 250 5-9 (Women +) 235 10-14 (Total) 595 10-14 (Men +) 310 10-14 (Women +) 285 15-19 (Total) 775 15-19 (Men +) 405 15-19 (Women +) 370 20-24 (Total) 730 20-24 (Men +) 395 20-24 (Women +) 330 25-29 (Total) 505 25-29 (Men +) 275 25-29 (Women +) 230 30-34 (Total) 445 30-34 (Men +) 240 30-34 (Women +) 205 35-39 (Total) 530 35-39 (Men +) 250 35-39 (Women +) 280 40-44 (Total) 650 40-44 (Men +) 305 40-44 (Women +) 340 45-49 (Total) 745 45-49 (Men +) 295 45-49 (Women +) 450 50-54 (Total) 920 50-54 (Men +) 445 50-54 (Women +) 480 55-59 (Total) 795 55-59 (Men +) 385 55-59 (Women +) 415 60-64 (Total) 755 60-64 (Men +) 375 60-64 (Women +) 385 65-69 (Total) 555 65-69 (Men +) 270 65-69 (Women +) 285 70-74 (Total) 480 70-74 (Men +) 220 70-74 (Women +) 265 75-79 (Total) 405 75-79 (Men +) 150 75-79 (Women +) 250 80-84 (Total) 385 80-84 (Men +) 175 80-84 (Women +) 210 85-89 (Total) 150 85-89 (Men +) 75 85-89 (Women +) 70 90-94 (Total) 35 90-94 (Men +) 15 90-94 (Women +) 15 95-99 (Total) 10 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 3,850 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 800 20.8% 26.4% 2 persons 1,275 33.1% 31.9% 3 persons 670 17.4% 15.9% 4 persons 700 18.2% 15.8% 5 or more persons 400 10.4% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 3,025 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 2,640 87.3% 85.3% Married couples 2,440 80.7% 71.9% With children 70 2.3% 4.2% Without children 125 4.1% 9.2% Common-law couples 200 6.6% 13.4% One-parent families 380 12.6% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 380 100.0% 100.0% Women + 290 76.3% 78.3% Men + 90 23.7% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 8,875 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 5,385 60.7% 58.9% Married 4,980 56.1% 49.8% Common-law 400 4.5% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 3,495 39.4% 41.1% Never married 2,455 27.7% 29.2% Separated 175 2.0% 2.2% Divorced 525 5.9% 6.3% Widowed 335 3.8% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,335 100.0% 100.0% English only 9,475 91.7% 90.8% French only 10 0.1% 0.1% English and French 625 6.0% 6.6% Neither English nor French 230 2.2% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,335 100.0% 100.0% English 7,725 74.8% 75.3% French 25 0.2% 0.5% Non-official language 2,085 20.2% 18.8% Spanish 120 1.2% 1.4% Multiple languages 495 4.8% 5.5% Yue (Cantonese) 305 3.0% Mandarin 480 4.6% 1.7% Korean 295 2.9%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,335 100.0% 100.0% English 6,485 62.8% 63.9% French 80 0.8% 1.2% Non-official language 3,360 32.5% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 255 2.5% 3.2% Spanish 205 2.0% 2.3% Multiple responses 420 4.1% 5.2% Yue (Cantonese) 365 3.5% 2.5% Mandarin 625 6.0% 2.4% Korean 350 3.4%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,335 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 350 3.4% 5.2% Spanish 400 3.9% 4.2% Mandarin 790 7.6% 3.5% Korean 380 3.7% Yue (Cantonese) 515 5.0%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,335 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 205 2.0% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 10,130 98.0% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 205 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 70 34.1% 44.6% Metis 135 65.8% 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 10,335 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 4,205 40.7% 41.4% South Asian 765 7.4% 11.0% Chinese 1,365 13.2% 7.1% Black 225 2.2% 5.5% Filipino 465 4.5% 6.5% Arab 240 2.3% 2.4% Latin American 195 1.9% 2.5% Southeast Asian 200 1.9% 2.0% West Asian 90 0.9% 1.2% Korean 390 3.8% 1.0% Japanese 105 1.0% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 35 0.3% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 120 1.2% 1.5% Not a visible minority 6,135 59.4% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,335 100.0% 100.0% First generation 4,025 39.0% 36.5% Second generation 2,240 21.7% 21.8% Third generation or more 4,070 39.4% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 10,335 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 205 2.0% 1.6% Christian 5,265 50.9% 44.5% Hindu 195 1.9% 2.6% Jewish 15 0.1% 0.5% Muslim 615 6.0% 7.4% Sikh 95 0.9% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 65 0.6% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 3,880 37.5% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,335 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 6,440 62.3% 64.6% Immigrants 3,660 35.4% 33.3% Before 1980 655 6.3% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 375 3.6% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 660 6.4% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 1,040 10.1% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 530 5.1% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 400 3.9% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 235 2.3% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,335 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 9,340 90.4% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 990 9.6% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 3,660 100.0% 100.0% Americas 360 9.8% 10.2% Europe 785 21.4% 16.0% Africa 155 4.2% 12.0% Asia 2,335 63.8% 61.0% Oceania and other 20 0.6% 0.8% Philippines 385 10.5% 15.2% India 290 7.9% 13.1% Other places of birth in Asia 245 6.7% China 570 15.6% 8.4% Korea, South 270 7.4%
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 400 100.0% 100.0% Americas 40 10.0% 9.3% Europe 45 11.2% 8.0% Africa 0 0.0% 18.5% Asia 310 77.5% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 40 10.0% 19.0% India 40 10.0% 17.3% United Kingdom 20 5.0% China 85 21.2% 6.8% Korea, South 65 16.2%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 3,010 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 2,120 70.4% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 665 22.1% 28.0% Refugees 205 6.8% 14.6% Other immigrants 15 0.5% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 8,875 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 985 11.1% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 2,080 23.4% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 5,810 65.5% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 555 6.2% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 1,555 17.5% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 340 3.8% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 3,365 37.9% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 8,875 In the labour force 5,595 Employed 4,890 Self-Employed 885 Unemployed 700 Not in the labour force 3,285 Labour force participation rate 63 Employment rate 55 Unemployment rate 13
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 4,290 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 4,590 In the labour force (Men +) 2,925 In the labour force (Women +) 2,665 Employed (Men +) 2,550 Employed (Women +) 2,345 Self-Employed (Men +) 530 Self-Employed (Women +) 350 Unemployed (Men +) 380 Unemployed (Women +) 325 Not in the labour force (Men +) 1,365 Not in the labour force (Women +) 1,920 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 68 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 58 Employment rate (Men +) 59 Employment rate (Women +) 51 Unemployment rate (Men +) 13 Unemployment rate (Women +) 12
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 5,595 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 540 9.7% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 695 12.4% 12.4% Professional, scientific and technical services 685 12.2% 11.5% Accommodation and food services 380 6.8% Educational services 515 9.2%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 5,595 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 1,380 24.7% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 530 9.5% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 1,150 20.6% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 685 12.2% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 750 13.4% 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 $42,400 $44,400 Men + $49,600 $50,400 Women + $37,200 $39,600 Median household income of private households $108,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,845 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 125 3.2% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 335 8.7% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 510 13.3% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 465 12.1% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 395 10.3% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 415 10.8% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 375 9.8% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 530 13.8% 12.2% $200,000 and over 705 18.3% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 10,340 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 705 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 7 7.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 1,910 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 155 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 8 8.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 6,405 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 425 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 7 7.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 2,020 65 years and over (Number in low income) 125 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 6 6.0% 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 3,845 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 3,285 85.4% 68.8% Renter households 565 14.7% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 3,830 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 3,195 83.4% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 635 16.6% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 3,285 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 565 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 15 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 27 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,080 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,820 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 52 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 0
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,845 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 3,695 96.1% 95.5% Major repairs needed 155 4.0% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,845 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 3,725 96.9% 94.9% Not suitable 125 3.2% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,845 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 15 0.4% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 200 5.2% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 230 6.0% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 2,395 62.3% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 950 24.7% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 55 1.4% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 10 0.3% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,850 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 2,945 76.5% 55.0% Semi-detached house 180 4.7% 6.4% Row house 60 1.6% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 15 0.4% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 510 13.2% 16.3% Apartment in a building that has more than 5 storeys 145 3.8% 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 10,280 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 9,295 90.4% 86.2% Movers 985 9.6% 13.8% Non-migrants 730 7.1% 10.4% Migrants 255 2.5% 3.4% Internal migrants 200 1.9% 2.3% External migrants 60 0.6% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 9,960 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 6,665 66.9% 58.1% Movers 3,295 33.1% 41.9% Non-migrants 2,165 21.7% 27.4% Migrants 1,130 11.3% 14.6% Internal migrants 680 6.8% 8.5% External migrants 450 4.5% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 3,280 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 2,570 78.3% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 170 5.2% 6.0% Public transit 270 8.2% 8.8% Walked 150 4.6% 4.2% Bicycle 0 0.0% 0.9% Other methods 115 3.5% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 3,280 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 730 22.3% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 1,315 40.1% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 875 26.7% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 225 6.9% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 130 4.0% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 3,280 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 135 4.1% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 560 17.1% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 850 25.9% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 655 20.0% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 595 18.1% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 495 15.1% 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.