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Residential · Northwest sector · Calgary, Alberta
Citadel is a residential community in the Northwest sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 10,180 living in private households. 47.2% 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 11.3%. 51.5% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 1.3% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 40.2% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $119,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 12.7% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 2.69 km², giving a population density of 3,786 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 10,180 2021, private households
Visible minority 47.2% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 51.5% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 40.2% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $119,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 12.7% Calgary 31.2%
Density 3,786 /km² 10,180 people over 2.69 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,180 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 10,180 Population in private households (Men +) 5,005 Population in private households (Women +) 5,175 0 to 14 years 1,835 18.0% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 7,290 71.6% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 975 9.6% 11.8% 85 years and over 70 0.7% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 560 0-4 (Men +) 305 0-4 (Women +) 260 5-9 (Total) 530 5-9 (Men +) 240 5-9 (Women +) 295 10-14 (Total) 735 10-14 (Men +) 390 10-14 (Women +) 350 15-19 (Total) 785 15-19 (Men +) 415 15-19 (Women +) 370 20-24 (Total) 725 20-24 (Men +) 395 20-24 (Women +) 330 25-29 (Total) 510 25-29 (Men +) 230 25-29 (Women +) 280 30-34 (Total) 605 30-34 (Men +) 300 30-34 (Women +) 305 35-39 (Total) 700 35-39 (Men +) 340 35-39 (Women +) 360 40-44 (Total) 755 40-44 (Men +) 340 40-44 (Women +) 420 45-49 (Total) 805 45-49 (Men +) 390 45-49 (Women +) 420 50-54 (Total) 875 50-54 (Men +) 405 50-54 (Women +) 465 55-59 (Total) 880 55-59 (Men +) 405 55-59 (Women +) 480 60-64 (Total) 645 60-64 (Men +) 335 60-64 (Women +) 310 65-69 (Total) 430 65-69 (Men +) 205 65-69 (Women +) 225 70-74 (Total) 355 70-74 (Men +) 195 70-74 (Women +) 160 75-79 (Total) 110 75-79 (Men +) 55 75-79 (Women +) 55 80-84 (Total) 80 80-84 (Men +) 45 80-84 (Women +) 40 85-89 (Total) 50 85-89 (Men +) 15 85-89 (Women +) 40 90-94 (Total) 20 90-94 (Men +) 10 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 3,460 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 570 16.5% 26.4% 2 persons 960 27.8% 31.9% 3 persons 695 20.1% 15.9% 4 persons 775 22.4% 15.8% 5 or more persons 455 13.2% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 2,870 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 2,500 87.1% 85.3% Married couples 2,260 78.8% 71.9% With children 125 4.4% 4.2% Without children 115 4.0% 9.2% Common-law couples 235 8.2% 13.4% One-parent families 375 13.1% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 375 100.0% 100.0% Women + 300 80.0% 78.3% Men + 75 20.0% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 8,345 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 5,075 60.8% 58.9% Married 4,595 55.1% 49.8% Common-law 475 5.7% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 3,270 39.2% 41.1% Never married 2,445 29.3% 29.2% Separated 155 1.9% 2.2% Divorced 470 5.6% 6.3% Widowed 200 2.4% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,180 100.0% 100.0% English only 9,210 90.5% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 780 7.7% 6.6% Neither English nor French 185 1.8% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,180 100.0% 100.0% English 7,510 73.8% 75.3% French 80 0.8% 0.5% Non-official language 2,125 20.9% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 225 2.2% 2.1% Spanish 145 1.4% 1.4% Multiple languages 460 4.5% 5.5% Yue (Cantonese) 240 2.4% Mandarin 290 2.9% 1.7% Urdu 180 1.8%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,180 100.0% 100.0% English 6,100 59.9% 63.9% French 160 1.6% 1.2% Non-official language 3,360 33.0% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 360 3.5% 3.2% Spanish 225 2.2% 2.3% Multiple responses 555 5.5% 5.2% Yue (Cantonese) 350 3.4% 2.5% Mandarin 435 4.3% 2.4% Urdu 230 2.3%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,180 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 485 4.8% 5.2% Spanish 420 4.1% 4.2% Mandarin 560 5.5% 3.5% Yue (Cantonese) 485 4.8% Urdu 345 3.4%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,175 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 135 1.3% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 10,040 98.7% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 135 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 70 51.9% 44.6% Metis 65 48.1% 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 10,175 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 4,805 47.2% 41.4% South Asian 1,150 11.3% 11.0% Chinese 1,080 10.6% 7.1% Black 760 7.5% 5.5% Filipino 520 5.1% 6.5% Arab 300 3.0% 2.4% Latin American 220 2.2% 2.5% Southeast Asian 210 2.1% 2.0% West Asian 125 1.2% 1.2% Korean 135 1.3% 1.0% Japanese 50 0.5% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 75 0.7% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 175 1.7% 1.5% Not a visible minority 5,375 52.8% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,175 100.0% 100.0% First generation 4,390 43.1% 36.5% Second generation 2,195 21.6% 21.8% Third generation or more 3,585 35.2% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 10,175 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 150 1.5% 1.6% Christian 5,030 49.4% 44.5% Hindu 330 3.2% 2.6% Jewish 0 0.0% 0.5% Muslim 995 9.8% 7.4% Sikh 180 1.8% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 60 0.6% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 3,425 33.7% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,175 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 5,895 57.9% 64.6% Immigrants 4,095 40.2% 33.3% Before 1980 380 3.7% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 365 3.6% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 720 7.1% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 1,135 11.2% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 910 8.9% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 585 5.8% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 190 1.9% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,175 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 8,935 87.8% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 1,245 12.2% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 4,095 100.0% 100.0% Americas 405 9.9% 10.2% Europe 585 14.3% 16.0% Africa 545 13.3% 12.0% Asia 2,540 62.0% 61.0% Oceania and other 10 0.2% 0.8% Philippines 465 11.4% 15.2% India 340 8.3% 13.1% Other places of birth in Asia 275 6.7% China 490 12.0% 8.4% Pakistan 270 6.6% 4.7%
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 585 100.0% 100.0% Americas 45 7.7% 9.3% Europe 45 7.7% 8.0% Africa 70 12.0% 18.5% Asia 425 72.7% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 105 17.9% 19.0% India 45 7.7% 17.3% China 65 11.1% 6.8% Korea, South 35 6.0% Pakistan 50 8.6%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 3,715 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 2,585 69.6% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 705 19.0% 28.0% Refugees 400 10.8% 14.6% Other immigrants 25 0.7% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 8,350 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 880 10.5% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 2,070 24.8% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 5,395 64.6% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 450 5.4% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 1,385 16.6% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 340 4.1% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 3,215 38.5% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 8,350 In the labour force 5,920 Employed 5,130 Self-Employed 770 Unemployed 785 Not in the labour force 2,425 Labour force participation rate 71 Employment rate 61 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 +) 4,075 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 4,270 In the labour force (Men +) 3,075 In the labour force (Women +) 2,845 Employed (Men +) 2,650 Employed (Women +) 2,480 Self-Employed (Men +) 470 Self-Employed (Women +) 300 Unemployed (Men +) 415 Unemployed (Women +) 370 Not in the labour force (Men +) 1,000 Not in the labour force (Women +) 1,425 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 76 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 67 Employment rate (Men +) 65 Employment rate (Women +) 58 Unemployment rate (Men +) 14 Unemployment rate (Women +) 13
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 5,920 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 650 11.0% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 780 13.2% 12.4% Construction 390 6.6% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 655 11.1% 11.5% Educational services 610 10.3%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 5,920 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 1,365 23.1% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 790 13.3% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 1,075 18.2% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 775 13.1% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 750 12.7% 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 $44,800 $44,400 Men + $50,400 $50,400 Women + $41,600 $39,600 Median household income of private households $119,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,455 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 100 2.9% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 255 7.4% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 275 8.0% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 290 8.4% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 360 10.4% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 565 16.4% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 460 13.3% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 595 17.2% 12.2% $200,000 and over 555 16.1% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 10,175 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 710 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 2,305 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 200 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 9 9.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 6,820 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 400 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 6 6.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 1,055 65 years and over (Number in low income) 105 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 10 10.0% 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 3,455 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 3,015 87.3% 68.8% Renter households 440 12.7% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 3,455 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 2,930 84.8% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 525 15.2% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 3,015 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 440 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 13 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 33 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,760 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,860 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 66 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 0
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,455 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 3,295 95.4% 95.5% Major repairs needed 160 4.6% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,455 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 3,285 95.1% 94.9% Not suitable 175 5.1% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,455 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 0 0.0% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 60 1.7% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 105 3.0% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 2,130 61.6% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 1,120 32.4% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 20 0.6% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 15 0.4% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,460 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 2,785 80.5% 55.0% Semi-detached house 55 1.6% 6.4% Row house 405 11.7% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 25 0.7% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 190 5.5% 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 10,110 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 9,095 90.0% 86.2% Movers 1,010 10.0% 13.8% Non-migrants 675 6.7% 10.4% Migrants 335 3.3% 3.4% Internal migrants 200 2.0% 2.3% External migrants 135 1.3% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 9,615 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 6,835 71.1% 58.1% Movers 2,785 29.0% 41.9% Non-migrants 1,585 16.5% 27.4% Migrants 1,195 12.4% 14.6% Internal migrants 635 6.6% 8.5% External migrants 560 5.8% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 3,570 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 2,925 81.9% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 235 6.6% 6.0% Public transit 270 7.6% 8.8% Walked 40 1.1% 4.2% Bicycle 0 0.0% 0.9% Other methods 100 2.8% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 3,570 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 735 20.6% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 1,520 42.6% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 940 26.3% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 155 4.3% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 220 6.2% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 3,570 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 195 5.5% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 740 20.7% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 945 26.5% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 615 17.2% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 440 12.3% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 630 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.