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Residential · Centre sector · Calgary, Alberta
Chinatown is a residential community in the Centre sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 2,250 living in private households. 74.0% 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 46.9%. 24.2% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 1.8% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 54.4% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $54,400 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 74.0% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 0.24 km², giving a population density of 9,206 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 2,250 2021, private households
Visible minority 74.0% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 24.2% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 54.4% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $54,400 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 74.0% Calgary 31.2%
Density 9,206 /km² 2,250 people over 0.24 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,250 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 2,250 Population in private households (Men +) 1,060 Population in private households (Women +) 1,190 0 to 14 years 160 7.1% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 1,445 64.2% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 445 19.8% 11.8% 85 years and over 200 8.9% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 105 0-4 (Men +) 60 0-4 (Women +) 45 5-9 (Total) 35 5-9 (Men +) 15 5-9 (Women +) 20 10-14 (Total) 20 10-14 (Men +) 0 10-14 (Women +) 10 15-19 (Total) 50 15-19 (Men +) 0 15-19 (Women +) 50 20-24 (Total) 100 20-24 (Men +) 45 20-24 (Women +) 50 25-29 (Total) 245 25-29 (Men +) 95 25-29 (Women +) 145 30-34 (Total) 265 30-34 (Men +) 155 30-34 (Women +) 105 35-39 (Total) 230 35-39 (Men +) 125 35-39 (Women +) 105 40-44 (Total) 120 40-44 (Men +) 50 40-44 (Women +) 65 45-49 (Total) 130 45-49 (Men +) 65 45-49 (Women +) 65 50-54 (Total) 140 50-54 (Men +) 85 50-54 (Women +) 55 55-59 (Total) 95 55-59 (Men +) 55 55-59 (Women +) 35 60-64 (Total) 85 60-64 (Men +) 40 60-64 (Women +) 45 65-69 (Total) 115 65-69 (Men +) 45 65-69 (Women +) 70 70-74 (Total) 110 70-74 (Men +) 45 70-74 (Women +) 65 75-79 (Total) 95 75-79 (Men +) 20 75-79 (Women +) 80 80-84 (Total) 125 80-84 (Men +) 70 80-84 (Women +) 60 85-89 (Total) 100 85-89 (Men +) 35 85-89 (Women +) 65 90-94 (Total) 75 90-94 (Men +) 45 90-94 (Women +) 35 95-99 (Total) 20 95-99 (Men +) 0 95-99 (Women +) 20 100 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 1,445 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 845 58.5% 26.4% 2 persons 465 32.2% 31.9% 3 persons 85 5.9% 15.9% 4 persons 35 2.4% 15.8% 5 or more persons 15 1.0% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 545 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 490 89.9% 85.3% Married couples 385 70.6% 71.9% With children 10 1.8% 4.2% Without children 90 16.5% 9.2% Common-law couples 110 20.2% 13.4% One-parent families 55 10.1% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 55 100.0% 100.0% Women + 40 72.7% 78.3% Men + 15 27.3% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 2,095 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 1,060 50.6% 58.9% Married 850 40.6% 49.8% Common-law 215 10.3% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 1,040 49.6% 41.1% Never married 595 28.4% 29.2% Separated 50 2.4% 2.2% Divorced 140 6.7% 6.3% Widowed 255 12.2% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,250 100.0% 100.0% English only 1,525 67.8% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 145 6.4% 6.6% Neither English nor French 585 26.0% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,250 100.0% 100.0% English 1,055 46.9% 75.3% French 20 0.9% 0.5% Non-official language 1,045 46.4% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 40 1.8% 2.1% Amharic 20 0.9% Multiple languages 135 6.0% 5.5% Yue (Cantonese) 505 22.4% Mandarin 300 13.3% 1.7%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,250 100.0% 100.0% English 725 32.2% 63.9% French 40 1.8% 1.2% Non-official language 1,275 56.7% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 55 2.4% 3.2% Spanish 30 1.3% 2.3% Multiple responses 210 9.3% 5.2% Yue (Cantonese) 535 23.8% 2.5% Mandarin 335 14.9% 2.4%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,250 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 135 6.0% 5.2% Vietnamese 85 3.8% Spanish 80 3.6% 4.2% Mandarin 475 21.1% 3.5% Yue (Cantonese) 645 28.7%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,250 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 40 1.8% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 2,215 98.4% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 40 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 15 37.5% 44.6% Metis 25 62.5% 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 2,250 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 1,665 74.0% 41.4% South Asian 190 8.4% 11.0% Chinese 1,055 46.9% 7.1% Black 75 3.3% 5.5% Filipino 130 5.8% 6.5% Arab 15 0.7% 2.4% Latin American 30 1.3% 2.5% Southeast Asian 55 2.4% 2.0% West Asian 0 0.0% 1.2% Korean 25 1.1% 1.0% Japanese 0 0.0% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 10 0.4% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 70 3.1% 1.5% Not a visible minority 585 26.0% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,250 100.0% 100.0% First generation 1,515 67.3% 36.5% Second generation 345 15.3% 21.8% Third generation or more 395 17.6% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 2,250 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 170 7.6% 1.6% Christian 690 30.7% 44.5% Hindu 100 4.4% 2.6% Jewish 0 0.0% 0.5% Muslim 80 3.6% 7.4% Sikh 15 0.7% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 15 0.7% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 1,185 52.7% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,250 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 765 34.0% 64.6% Immigrants 1,225 54.4% 33.3% Before 1980 110 4.9% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 225 10.0% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 290 12.9% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 245 10.9% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 175 7.8% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 180 8.0% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 260 11.6% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,250 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 1,650 73.3% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 600 26.7% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 1,225 100.0% 100.0% Americas 50 4.1% 10.2% Europe 50 4.1% 16.0% Africa 70 5.7% 12.0% Asia 1,050 85.7% 61.0% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 85 6.9% 15.2% Viet Nam 115 9.4% India 85 6.9% 13.1% China 575 46.9% 8.4% Hong Kong 90 7.3%
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 180 100.0% 100.0% Americas 0 0.0% 9.3% Europe 10 5.6% 8.0% Africa 15 8.3% 18.5% Asia 145 80.6% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 50 27.8% 19.0% Eritrea 10 5.6% India 45 25.0% 17.3% China 20 11.1% 6.8% Other places of birth in Asia 15 8.3%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 1,115 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 440 39.5% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 570 51.1% 28.0% Refugees 80 7.2% 14.6% Other immigrants 20 1.8% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 2,095 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 470 22.4% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 300 14.3% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,325 63.2% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 55 2.6% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 205 9.8% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 75 3.6% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 985 47.0% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 2,095 In the labour force 1,175 Employed 1,055 Self-Employed 100 Unemployed 125 Not in the labour force 915 Labour force participation rate 56 Employment rate 50 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 +) 975 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 1,115 In the labour force (Men +) 635 In the labour force (Women +) 540 Employed (Men +) 570 Employed (Women +) 490 Self-Employed (Men +) 65 Self-Employed (Women +) 35 Unemployed (Men +) 65 Unemployed (Women +) 60 Not in the labour force (Men +) 340 Not in the labour force (Women +) 570 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 65 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 48 Employment rate (Men +) 59 Employment rate (Women +) 44 Unemployment rate (Men +) 10 Unemployment rate (Women +) 11
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 1,175 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 75 6.4% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 145 12.3% 12.4% Professional, scientific and technical services 185 15.7% 11.5% Accommodation and food services 110 9.4% Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 190 16.2%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 1,175 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 280 23.8% 24.0% Business, finance and administration occupations 340 28.9% 18.5% Health occupations 100 8.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 110 9.4% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 170 14.5% 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 $40,000 $44,400 Men + $48,400 $50,400 Women + $34,000 $39,600 Median household income of private households $54,400 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,445 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 150 10.4% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 450 31.1% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 190 13.2% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 120 8.3% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 80 5.5% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 105 7.3% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 75 5.2% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 95 6.6% 12.2% $200,000 and over 195 13.5% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 2,255 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 610 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 27 27.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 185 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 20 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 11 11.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 1,415 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 210 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 15 15.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 645 65 years and over (Number in low income) 385 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 60 60.0% 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 1,445 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 380 26.3% 68.8% Renter households 1,070 74.0% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 1,420 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 895 63.0% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 525 37.0% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 380 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 1,070 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 26 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 40 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,500 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,070 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 55 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 27
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,445 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 1,330 92.0% 95.5% Major repairs needed 115 8.0% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,445 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 1,365 94.5% 94.9% Not suitable 85 5.9% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,445 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 45 3.1% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 210 14.5% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 340 23.5% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 80 5.5% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 240 16.6% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 240 16.6% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 285 19.7% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,450 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 0 0.0% 55.0% Semi-detached house 0 0.0% 6.4% Row house 15 1.0% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 0 0.0% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 60 4.1% 16.3% Apartment in a building that has more than 5 storeys 1,370 94.5% 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 2,200 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 1,635 74.3% 86.2% Movers 565 25.7% 13.8% Non-migrants 390 17.7% 10.4% Migrants 175 8.0% 3.4% Internal migrants 85 3.9% 2.3% External migrants 85 3.9% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 2,150 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 745 34.6% 58.1% Movers 1,405 65.3% 41.9% Non-migrants 765 35.6% 27.4% Migrants 640 29.8% 14.6% Internal migrants 340 15.8% 8.5% External migrants 305 14.2% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 635 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 235 37.0% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 10 1.6% 6.0% Public transit 140 22.1% 8.8% Walked 235 37.0% 4.2% Bicycle 10 1.6% 0.9% Other methods 0 0.0% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 635 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 185 29.1% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 295 46.5% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 95 15.0% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 40 6.3% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 25 3.9% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 635 100.0% 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. 60 9.4% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 230 36.2% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 150 23.6% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 120 18.9% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 60 9.4% 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.