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Residential · Centre sector · Calgary, Alberta
Bel-Aire is a residential community in the Centre sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 400 living in private households. 15.0% of residents identified as members of a racialized (visible minority) group, against 41.4% across Calgary as a whole; the largest single group was South Asian at 10.0%. 83.8% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 0.0% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 20.0% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $280,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 0.0% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 0.33 km², giving a population density of 1,200 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 400 2021, private households
Visible minority 15.0% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 83.8% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 20.0% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $280,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 0.0% Calgary 31.2%
Density 1,200 /km² 400 people over 0.33 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 400 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 400 Population in private households (Men +) 205 Population in private households (Women +) 195 0 to 14 years 75 18.8% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 225 56.2% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 75 18.8% 11.8% 85 years and over 15 3.8% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 10 0-4 (Men +) 0 0-4 (Women +) 0 5-9 (Total) 15 5-9 (Men +) 10 5-9 (Women +) 0 10-14 (Total) 50 10-14 (Men +) 20 10-14 (Women +) 30 15-19 (Total) 20 15-19 (Men +) 15 15-19 (Women +) 0 20-24 (Total) 15 20-24 (Men +) 10 20-24 (Women +) 0 25-29 (Total) 0 25-29 (Men +) 0 25-29 (Women +) 0 30-34 (Total) 20 30-34 (Men +) 10 30-34 (Women +) 10 35-39 (Total) 0 35-39 (Men +) 0 35-39 (Women +) 0 40-44 (Total) 25 40-44 (Men +) 15 40-44 (Women +) 15 45-49 (Total) 30 45-49 (Men +) 15 45-49 (Women +) 20 50-54 (Total) 20 50-54 (Men +) 15 50-54 (Women +) 0 55-59 (Total) 35 55-59 (Men +) 15 55-59 (Women +) 20 60-64 (Total) 50 60-64 (Men +) 25 60-64 (Women +) 30 65-69 (Total) 50 65-69 (Men +) 25 65-69 (Women +) 25 70-74 (Total) 25 70-74 (Men +) 10 70-74 (Women +) 10 75-79 (Total) 0 75-79 (Men +) 0 75-79 (Women +) 0 80-84 (Total) 0 80-84 (Men +) 0 80-84 (Women +) 0 85-89 (Total) 10 85-89 (Men +) 10 85-89 (Women +) 0 90-94 (Total) 0 90-94 (Men +) 0 90-94 (Women +) 0 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 145 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 15 10.3% 26.4% 2 persons 65 44.8% 31.9% 3 persons 15 10.3% 15.9% 4 persons 35 24.1% 15.8% 5 or more persons 10 6.9% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 135 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 120 88.9% 85.3% Married couples 110 81.5% 71.9% With children 10 7.4% 4.2% Without children 0 0.0% 9.2% Common-law couples 10 7.4% 13.4% One-parent families 10 7.4% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 10 100.0% 100.0% Women + 10 100.0% 78.3% Men + 0 0.0% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 325 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 250 76.9% 58.9% Married 225 69.2% 49.8% Common-law 20 6.2% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 75 23.1% 41.1% Never married 55 16.9% 29.2% Separated 0 0.0% 2.2% Divorced 0 0.0% 6.3% Widowed 15 4.6% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 400 100.0% 100.0% English only 370 92.5% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 25 6.2% 6.6% Neither English nor French 0 0.0% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 400 100.0% 100.0% English 365 91.2% 75.3% French 0 0.0% 0.5% Non-official language 35 8.8% 18.8% Multiple languages 0 0.0% 5.5%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 400 100.0% 100.0% English 330 82.5% 63.9% French 0 0.0% 1.2% Non-official language 60 15.0% 29.6% Multiple responses 0 0.0% 5.2% Gujarati 25 6.2% Italian 10 2.5%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 400 100.0% 100.0% Spanish 10 2.5% 4.2% Yue (Cantonese) 10 2.5% Gujarati 25 6.2% Italian 10 2.5%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 400 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 0 0.0% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 400 100.0% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 0 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 0 44.6% Metis 0 50.4% Inuk (Inuit) 0 1.0% Indigenous responses not included elsewhere 0 1.9% Multiple Indigenous responses 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 400 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 60 15.0% 41.4% South Asian 40 10.0% 11.0% Chinese 10 2.5% 7.1% Black 0 0.0% 5.5% Filipino 0 0.0% 6.5% Arab 0 0.0% 2.4% Latin American 0 0.0% 2.5% Southeast Asian 0 0.0% 2.0% West Asian 0 0.0% 1.2% Korean 0 0.0% 1.0% Japanese 0 0.0% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 0 0.0% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 0 0.0% 1.5% Not a visible minority 335 83.8% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 400 100.0% 100.0% First generation 90 22.5% 36.5% Second generation 80 20.0% 21.8% Third generation or more 230 57.5% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 400 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 0 0.0% 1.6% Christian 180 45.0% 44.5% Hindu 25 6.2% 2.6% Jewish 30 7.5% 0.5% Muslim 0 0.0% 7.4% Sikh 0 0.0% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 0 0.0% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 140 35.0% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 400 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 320 80.0% 64.6% Immigrants 80 20.0% 33.3% Before 1980 50 12.5% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 20 5.0% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 0 0.0% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 10 2.5% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 0 0.0% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 0 0.0% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 0 0.0% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 400 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 395 98.8% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 0 0.0% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 80 100.0% 100.0% Americas 15 18.8% 10.2% Europe 30 37.5% 16.0% Africa 0 0.0% 12.0% Asia 35 43.8% 61.0% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% India 15 18.8% 13.1% Other places of birth in Europe 10 12.5% United States of America 10 12.5%
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 0 100.0% Americas 0 9.3% Europe 0 8.0% Africa 0 18.5% Asia 0 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.8%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 35 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 10 28.6% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 10 28.6% 28.0% Refugees 10 28.6% 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 325 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 15 4.6% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 55 16.9% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 250 76.9% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 0 0.0% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 30 9.2% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 10 3.1% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 210 64.6% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 325 In the labour force 175 Employed 155 Self-Employed 80 Unemployed 20 Not in the labour force 145 Labour force participation rate 54 Employment rate 48 Unemployment rate 11
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 165 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 155 In the labour force (Men +) 115 In the labour force (Women +) 65 Employed (Men +) 105 Employed (Women +) 50 Self-Employed (Men +) 65 Self-Employed (Women +) 15 Unemployed (Men +) 0 Unemployed (Women +) 15 Not in the labour force (Men +) 55 Not in the labour force (Women +) 90 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 70 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 42 Employment rate (Men +) 64 Employment rate (Women +) 32 Unemployment rate (Men +) 0 Unemployment rate (Women +) 23
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 175 100.0% 100.0% Health care and social assistance 25 14.3% 12.4% Professional, scientific and technical services 40 22.9% 11.5% Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 15 8.6% Educational services 10 5.7%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 175 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 25 14.3% 24.0% Business, finance and administration occupations 45 25.7% 18.5% Health occupations 25 14.3% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 20 11.4% 10.6%
Income Median Household and Individual Income Before Tax in 2020 Indicator Number Share Calgary Median income of population aged 15 years and over $93,000 $44,400 Women + $60,000 $39,600 Median household income of private households $280,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 145 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 0 0.0% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 0 0.0% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 0 0.0% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 0 0.0% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 0 0.0% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 0 0.0% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 0 0.0% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 0 0.0% 12.2% $200,000 and over 95 65.5% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 395 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 0 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 0 0.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 90 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 0 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 0 0.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 210 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 0 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 0 0.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 95 65 years and over (Number in low income) 0 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 0 0.0% 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 145 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 140 96.5% 68.8% Renter households 0 0.0% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 145 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 110 75.9% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 30 20.7% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 140 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 0 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 21 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 0 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 2,160 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 0 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 36 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 0
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 145 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 135 93.1% 95.5% Major repairs needed 10 6.9% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 145 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 145 100.0% 94.9% Not suitable 0 0.0% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 145 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 30 20.7% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 75 51.7% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 10 6.9% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 0 0.0% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 0 0.0% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 0 0.0% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 15 10.3% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 140 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 140 100.0% 55.0% Semi-detached house 0 0.0% 6.4% Row house 0 0.0% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 0 0.0% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 0 0.0% 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 395 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 385 97.5% 86.2% Movers 0 0.0% 13.8% Non-migrants 0 0.0% 10.4% Migrants 0 0.0% 3.4% Internal migrants 0 0.0% 2.3% External migrants 0 0.0% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 390 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 240 61.5% 58.1% Movers 150 38.5% 41.9% Non-migrants 85 21.8% 27.4% Migrants 65 16.7% 14.6% Internal migrants 35 9.0% 8.5% External migrants 30 7.7% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 115 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 100 87.0% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 0 0.0% 6.0% Public transit 0 0.0% 8.8% Walked 0 0.0% 4.2% Bicycle 0 0.0% 0.9% Other methods 10 8.7% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 115 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 60 52.2% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 35 30.4% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 15 13.0% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 0 0.0% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 0 0.0% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 115 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 0 0.0% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 0 0.0% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 35 30.4% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 45 39.1% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 30 26.1% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 0 0.0% 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.