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Residential · North sector · Calgary, Alberta
Beddington Heights is a residential community in the North sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 11,295 living in private households. 37.0% 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 13.9%. 57.5% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 5.4% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 32.6% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $90,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 28.5% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 3.15 km², giving a population density of 3,588 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 11,295 2021, private households
Visible minority 37.0% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 57.5% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 32.6% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $90,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 28.5% Calgary 31.2%
Density 3,588 /km² 11,295 people over 3.15 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 11,295 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 11,295 Population in private households (Men +) 5,585 Population in private households (Women +) 5,710 0 to 14 years 2,075 18.4% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 7,560 66.9% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 1,525 13.5% 11.8% 85 years and over 125 1.1% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 630 0-4 (Men +) 340 0-4 (Women +) 290 5-9 (Total) 710 5-9 (Men +) 345 5-9 (Women +) 370 10-14 (Total) 735 10-14 (Men +) 365 10-14 (Women +) 370 15-19 (Total) 635 15-19 (Men +) 340 15-19 (Women +) 300 20-24 (Total) 635 20-24 (Men +) 315 20-24 (Women +) 320 25-29 (Total) 700 25-29 (Men +) 375 25-29 (Women +) 325 30-34 (Total) 810 30-34 (Men +) 360 30-34 (Women +) 455 35-39 (Total) 880 35-39 (Men +) 450 35-39 (Women +) 435 40-44 (Total) 895 40-44 (Men +) 395 40-44 (Women +) 500 45-49 (Total) 690 45-49 (Men +) 350 45-49 (Women +) 335 50-54 (Total) 800 50-54 (Men +) 415 50-54 (Women +) 385 55-59 (Total) 765 55-59 (Men +) 390 55-59 (Women +) 375 60-64 (Total) 745 60-64 (Men +) 365 60-64 (Women +) 380 65-69 (Total) 635 65-69 (Men +) 290 65-69 (Women +) 345 70-74 (Total) 485 70-74 (Men +) 220 70-74 (Women +) 265 75-79 (Total) 240 75-79 (Men +) 135 75-79 (Women +) 110 80-84 (Total) 165 80-84 (Men +) 80 80-84 (Women +) 85 85-89 (Total) 105 85-89 (Men +) 55 85-89 (Women +) 55 90-94 (Total) 15 90-94 (Men +) 0 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 4,230 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 880 20.8% 26.4% 2 persons 1,455 34.4% 31.9% 3 persons 805 19.0% 15.9% 4 persons 590 13.9% 15.8% 5 or more persons 500 11.8% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 3,160 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 2,520 79.8% 85.3% Married couples 2,070 65.5% 71.9% With children 185 5.8% 4.2% Without children 260 8.2% 9.2% Common-law couples 450 14.2% 13.4% One-parent families 635 20.1% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 635 100.0% 100.0% Women + 510 80.3% 78.3% Men + 130 20.5% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 9,220 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 5,145 55.8% 58.9% Married 4,245 46.0% 49.8% Common-law 900 9.8% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 4,075 44.2% 41.1% Never married 2,805 30.4% 29.2% Separated 265 2.9% 2.2% Divorced 735 8.0% 6.3% Widowed 265 2.9% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 11,295 100.0% 100.0% English only 10,215 90.4% 90.8% French only 30 0.3% 0.1% English and French 520 4.6% 6.6% Neither English nor French 535 4.7% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 11,295 100.0% 100.0% English 8,495 75.2% 75.3% French 55 0.5% 0.5% Non-official language 2,085 18.5% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 140 1.2% 2.1% Arabic 195 1.7% Spanish 200 1.8% 1.4% Multiple languages 665 5.9% 5.5% Yue (Cantonese) 730 6.5% Mandarin 240 2.1% 1.7%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 11,295 100.0% 100.0% English 7,360 65.2% 63.9% French 140 1.2% 1.2% Non-official language 3,255 28.8% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 250 2.2% 3.2% Arabic 260 2.3% Spanish 285 2.5% 2.3% Multiple responses 540 4.8% 5.2% Yue (Cantonese) 915 8.1% 2.5% Mandarin 275 2.4% 2.4%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 11,295 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 410 3.6% 5.2% Arabic 425 3.8% Spanish 545 4.8% 4.2% Mandarin 515 4.6% 3.5% Yue (Cantonese) 1,045 9.2%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 11,295 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 610 5.4% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 10,685 94.6% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 610 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 365 59.8% 44.6% Metis 220 36.1% 50.4% Inuk (Inuit) 0 0.0% 1.0% Indigenous responses not included elsewhere 10 1.6% 1.9% Multiple Indigenous responses 15 2.5% 2.1%
Knowledge of Indigenous Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households with knowledge of an Indigenous language 85 100.0% 100.0% Blackfoot 15 17.6% 28.5%
Race & diversity Visible Minority (Racialized Population) Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 11,295 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 4,185 37.0% 41.4% South Asian 350 3.1% 11.0% Chinese 1,565 13.9% 7.1% Black 720 6.4% 5.5% Filipino 460 4.1% 6.5% Arab 270 2.4% 2.4% Latin American 285 2.5% 2.5% Southeast Asian 130 1.1% 2.0% West Asian 70 0.6% 1.2% Korean 35 0.3% 1.0% Japanese 50 0.4% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 65 0.6% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 175 1.6% 1.5% Not a visible minority 7,105 62.9% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 11,295 100.0% 100.0% First generation 3,870 34.3% 36.5% Second generation 2,250 19.9% 21.8% Third generation or more 5,180 45.9% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 11,295 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 235 2.1% 1.6% Christian 4,800 42.5% 44.5% Hindu 50 0.4% 2.6% Jewish 30 0.3% 0.5% Muslim 740 6.5% 7.4% Sikh 0 0.0% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 30 0.3% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 145 1.3% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 5,265 46.6% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 11,295 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 7,540 66.8% 64.6% Immigrants 3,680 32.6% 33.3% Before 1980 515 4.6% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 535 4.7% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 485 4.3% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 825 7.3% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 615 5.4% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 700 6.2% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 80 0.7% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 11,295 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 10,105 89.5% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 1,190 10.5% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 3,680 100.0% 100.0% Americas 430 11.7% 10.2% Europe 625 17.0% 16.0% Africa 415 11.3% 12.0% Asia 2,190 59.5% 61.0% Oceania and other 25 0.7% 0.8% Philippines 380 10.3% 15.2% Other places of birth in Europe 180 4.9% Other places of birth in Asia 185 5.0% China 845 23.0% 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 700 100.0% 100.0% Americas 65 9.3% 9.3% Europe 70 10.0% 8.0% Africa 110 15.7% 18.5% Asia 455 65.0% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 120 17.1% 19.0% Nigeria 45 6.4% 7.2% Syria 180 25.7% 3.8% China 50 7.1% 6.8% Other places of birth in Europe 60 8.6%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 3,160 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 1,350 42.7% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 1,045 33.1% 28.0% Refugees 710 22.5% 14.6% Other immigrants 55 1.7% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 9,220 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 1,655 17.9% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 2,760 29.9% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 4,800 52.1% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 745 8.1% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 1,740 18.9% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 310 3.4% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 2,010 21.8% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 9,220 In the labour force 6,055 Employed 5,250 Self-Employed 785 Unemployed 805 Not in the labour force 3,160 Labour force participation rate 66 Employment rate 57 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 +) 4,540 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 4,680 In the labour force (Men +) 3,085 In the labour force (Women +) 2,970 Employed (Men +) 2,660 Employed (Women +) 2,595 Self-Employed (Men +) 475 Self-Employed (Women +) 310 Unemployed (Men +) 430 Unemployed (Women +) 375 Not in the labour force (Men +) 1,450 Not in the labour force (Women +) 1,715 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 68 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 64 Employment rate (Men +) 59 Employment rate (Women +) 55 Unemployment rate (Men +) 14 Unemployment rate (Women +) 13
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 6,055 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 745 12.3% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 710 11.7% 12.4% Construction 650 10.7% 8.1% Transportation and warehousing 415 6.8% 6.4% Professional, scientific and technical services 520 8.6% 11.5%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 6,055 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 1,595 26.3% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 1,240 20.5% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 1,055 17.4% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 535 8.8% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 530 8.8% 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 $41,600 $44,400 Men + $43,600 $50,400 Women + $39,600 $39,600 Median household income of private households $90,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 4,230 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 80 1.9% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 400 9.5% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 645 15.2% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 685 16.2% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 555 13.1% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 680 16.1% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 480 11.3% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 455 10.8% 12.2% $200,000 and over 230 5.4% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 11,290 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 1,070 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 9 9.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 2,460 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 355 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 14 14.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 7,180 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 555 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 8 8.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 1,655 65 years and over (Number in low income) 155 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 9 9.0% 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 4,230 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 3,025 71.5% 68.8% Renter households 1,205 28.5% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 4,220 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 3,390 80.3% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 830 19.7% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 3,025 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 1,205 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 16 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 28 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,450 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,530 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 61 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 10
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 4,230 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 3,960 93.6% 95.5% Major repairs needed 270 6.4% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 4,230 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 4,040 95.5% 94.9% Not suitable 190 4.5% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 4,230 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 60 1.4% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 2,450 57.9% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 1,445 34.2% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 205 4.8% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 70 1.6% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 0 0.0% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 0 0.0% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 4,230 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 2,495 59.0% 55.0% Semi-detached house 985 23.3% 6.4% Row house 510 12.1% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 120 2.8% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 110 2.6% 16.3% Apartment in a building that has more than 5 storeys 0 0.0% 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 11,195 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 10,070 90.0% 86.2% Movers 1,130 10.1% 13.8% Non-migrants 840 7.5% 10.4% Migrants 285 2.5% 3.4% Internal migrants 265 2.4% 2.3% External migrants 20 0.2% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 10,665 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 6,850 64.2% 58.1% Movers 3,815 35.8% 41.9% Non-migrants 2,615 24.5% 27.4% Migrants 1,195 11.2% 14.6% Internal migrants 770 7.2% 8.5% External migrants 425 4.0% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 4,170 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 3,345 80.2% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 265 6.3% 6.0% Public transit 320 7.7% 8.8% Walked 100 2.4% 4.2% Bicycle 0 0.0% 0.9% Other methods 135 3.2% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 4,170 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 705 16.9% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 2,130 51.1% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 955 22.9% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 160 3.8% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 215 5.2% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 4,170 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 265 6.3% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 790 18.9% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 945 22.7% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 815 19.5% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 620 14.9% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 735 17.6% 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.