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Residential · Centre sector · Calgary, Alberta
Banff Trail is a residential community in the Centre sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 3,805 living in private households. 36.4% 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 12.8%. 61.2% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 2.4% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 24.2% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $84,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 58.0% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 1.44 km², giving a population density of 2,651 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 3,805 2021, private households
Visible minority 36.4% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 61.2% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 24.2% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $84,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 58.0% Calgary 31.2%
Density 2,651 /km² 3,805 people over 1.44 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,805 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 3,805 Population in private households (Men +) 2,020 Population in private households (Women +) 1,780 0 to 14 years 440 11.6% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 2,995 78.7% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 320 8.4% 11.8% 85 years and over 45 1.2% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 185 0-4 (Men +) 105 0-4 (Women +) 80 5-9 (Total) 130 5-9 (Men +) 85 5-9 (Women +) 50 10-14 (Total) 120 10-14 (Men +) 70 10-14 (Women +) 55 15-19 (Total) 140 15-19 (Men +) 65 15-19 (Women +) 75 20-24 (Total) 520 20-24 (Men +) 300 20-24 (Women +) 215 25-29 (Total) 595 25-29 (Men +) 325 25-29 (Women +) 275 30-34 (Total) 450 30-34 (Men +) 255 30-34 (Women +) 200 35-39 (Total) 290 35-39 (Men +) 165 35-39 (Women +) 125 40-44 (Total) 215 40-44 (Men +) 105 40-44 (Women +) 115 45-49 (Total) 185 45-49 (Men +) 105 45-49 (Women +) 80 50-54 (Total) 235 50-54 (Men +) 125 50-54 (Women +) 110 55-59 (Total) 235 55-59 (Men +) 115 55-59 (Women +) 125 60-64 (Total) 125 60-64 (Men +) 55 60-64 (Women +) 65 65-69 (Total) 165 65-69 (Men +) 70 65-69 (Women +) 90 70-74 (Total) 70 70-74 (Men +) 35 70-74 (Women +) 35 75-79 (Total) 70 75-79 (Men +) 30 75-79 (Women +) 40 80-84 (Total) 15 80-84 (Men +) 0 80-84 (Women +) 15 85-89 (Total) 30 85-89 (Men +) 10 85-89 (Women +) 20 90-94 (Total) 15 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 1,650 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 525 31.8% 26.4% 2 persons 570 34.5% 31.9% 3 persons 260 15.8% 15.9% 4 persons 190 11.5% 15.8% 5 or more persons 105 6.4% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 815 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 665 81.6% 85.3% Married couples 485 59.5% 71.9% With children 50 6.1% 4.2% Without children 130 15.9% 9.2% Common-law couples 180 22.1% 13.4% One-parent families 150 18.4% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 150 100.0% 100.0% Women + 115 76.7% 78.3% Men + 35 23.3% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 3,360 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 1,365 40.6% 58.9% Married 1,000 29.8% 49.8% Common-law 360 10.7% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 2,000 59.5% 41.1% Never married 1,595 47.5% 29.2% Separated 75 2.2% 2.2% Divorced 225 6.7% 6.3% Widowed 100 3.0% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,805 100.0% 100.0% English only 3,325 87.4% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 430 11.3% 6.6% Neither English nor French 45 1.2% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,805 100.0% 100.0% English 3,035 79.8% 75.3% French 15 0.4% 0.5% Non-official language 620 16.3% 18.8% Spanish 85 2.2% 1.4% Multiple languages 140 3.7% 5.5% Yue (Cantonese) 50 1.3% Iranian Persian 35 0.9% Mandarin 220 5.8% 1.7% Gujarati 60 1.6%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,805 100.0% 100.0% English 2,485 65.3% 63.9% French 35 0.9% 1.2% Non-official language 1,100 28.9% 29.6% Arabic 55 1.4% Spanish 185 4.9% 2.3% Multiple responses 185 4.9% 5.2% Yue (Cantonese) 95 2.5% 2.5% Mandarin 280 7.4% 2.4% Gujarati 60 1.6%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,805 100.0% 100.0% Spanish 305 8.0% 4.2% Hindi 160 4.2% 3.3% Mandarin 330 8.7% 3.5% Yue (Cantonese) 120 3.1% Gujarati 100 2.6%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,805 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 90 2.4% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 3,715 97.6% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 90 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 60 66.7% 44.6% Metis 25 27.8% 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 3,805 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 1,385 36.4% 41.4% South Asian 265 7.0% 11.0% Chinese 485 12.8% 7.1% Black 115 3.0% 5.5% Filipino 115 3.0% 6.5% Arab 60 1.6% 2.4% Latin American 155 4.1% 2.5% Southeast Asian 15 0.4% 2.0% West Asian 30 0.8% 1.2% Korean 25 0.7% 1.0% Japanese 20 0.5% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 15 0.4% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 90 2.4% 1.5% Not a visible minority 2,420 63.6% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,805 100.0% 100.0% First generation 1,420 37.3% 36.5% Second generation 635 16.7% 21.8% Third generation or more 1,750 46.0% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 3,805 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 45 1.2% 1.6% Christian 1,400 36.8% 44.5% Hindu 140 3.7% 2.6% Jewish 0 0.0% 0.5% Muslim 145 3.8% 7.4% Sikh 50 1.3% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 45 1.2% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 1,965 51.6% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,805 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 2,450 64.4% 64.6% Immigrants 920 24.2% 33.3% Before 1980 130 3.4% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 35 0.9% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 165 4.3% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 210 5.5% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 115 3.0% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 265 7.0% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 435 11.4% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,805 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 3,055 80.3% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 750 19.7% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 920 100.0% 100.0% Americas 155 16.9% 10.2% Europe 175 19.0% 16.0% Africa 105 11.4% 12.0% Asia 480 52.2% 61.0% Oceania and other 10 1.1% 0.8% Philippines 85 9.2% 15.2% United Kingdom 60 6.5% 5.0% India 50 5.4% 13.1% Other places of birth in Europe 60 6.5% China 165 17.9% 8.4%
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 265 100.0% 100.0% Americas 50 18.9% 9.3% Europe 10 3.8% 8.0% Africa 45 17.0% 18.5% Asia 150 56.6% 63.4% Oceania and other 10 3.8% 0.8% Philippines 40 15.1% 19.0% India 30 11.3% 17.3% Nigeria 25 9.4% 7.2% Mexico 20 7.5% China 35 13.2% 6.8%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 790 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 535 67.7% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 155 19.6% 28.0% Refugees 90 11.4% 14.6% Other immigrants 15 1.9% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 3,360 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 230 6.8% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 695 20.7% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,435 72.5% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 155 4.6% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 490 14.6% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 90 2.7% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,700 50.6% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 3,360 In the labour force 2,420 Employed 2,045 Self-Employed 370 Unemployed 375 Not in the labour force 940 Labour force participation rate 72 Employment rate 61 Unemployment rate 16
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 1,765 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 1,600 In the labour force (Men +) 1,330 In the labour force (Women +) 1,090 Employed (Men +) 1,155 Employed (Women +) 890 Self-Employed (Men +) 230 Self-Employed (Women +) 140 Unemployed (Men +) 175 Unemployed (Women +) 205 Not in the labour force (Men +) 435 Not in the labour force (Women +) 505 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 75 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 68 Employment rate (Men +) 65 Employment rate (Women +) 56 Unemployment rate (Men +) 13 Unemployment rate (Women +) 19
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 2,420 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 280 11.6% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 250 10.3% 12.4% Professional, scientific and technical services 360 14.9% 11.5% Accommodation and food services 140 5.8% Educational services 270 11.2%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 2,420 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 505 20.9% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 210 8.7% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 385 15.9% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 405 16.7% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 355 14.7% 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 $38,400 $44,400 Men + $39,200 $50,400 Women + $37,200 $39,600 Median household income of private households $84,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,655 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 130 7.8% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 210 12.7% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 240 14.5% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 200 12.1% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 190 11.5% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 190 11.5% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 125 7.5% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 145 8.8% 12.2% $200,000 and over 225 13.6% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 3,800 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 465 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 12 12.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 530 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 70 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 13 13.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 2,905 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 340 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 12 12.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 370 65 years and over (Number in low income) 50 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 14 14.0% 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 1,655 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 690 41.7% 68.8% Renter households 960 58.0% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 1,645 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 1,255 76.3% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 390 23.7% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 690 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 960 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 20 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 27 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,180 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,250 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 51 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 4
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,655 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 1,570 94.9% 95.5% Major repairs needed 85 5.1% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,655 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 1,600 96.7% 94.9% Not suitable 50 3.0% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,655 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 615 37.2% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 490 29.6% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 135 8.2% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 25 1.5% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 100 6.0% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 175 10.6% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 105 6.3% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,650 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 655 39.7% 55.0% Semi-detached house 260 15.8% 6.4% Row house 0 0.0% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 530 32.1% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 130 7.9% 16.3% Apartment in a building that has more than 5 storeys 65 3.9% 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 3,755 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 2,710 72.2% 86.2% Movers 1,050 28.0% 13.8% Non-migrants 825 22.0% 10.4% Migrants 220 5.9% 3.4% Internal migrants 130 3.5% 2.3% External migrants 90 2.4% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 3,620 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 1,415 39.1% 58.1% Movers 2,200 60.8% 41.9% Non-migrants 1,230 34.0% 27.4% Migrants 975 26.9% 14.6% Internal migrants 465 12.8% 8.5% External migrants 505 13.9% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,260 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 775 61.5% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 65 5.2% 6.0% Public transit 255 20.2% 8.8% Walked 85 6.8% 4.2% Bicycle 40 3.2% 0.9% Other methods 30 2.4% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,260 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 275 21.8% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 580 46.0% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 255 20.2% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 50 4.0% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 100 7.9% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,260 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 65 5.2% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 200 15.9% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 315 25.0% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 285 22.6% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 155 12.3% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 235 18.6% 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.