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Residential · West sector · Calgary, Alberta
Cougar Ridge is a residential community in the West sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 7,150 living in private households. 39.1% 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 9.4%. 59.0% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 1.8% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 33.8% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $151,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 10.8% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 2.23 km², giving a population density of 3,200 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 7,150 2021, private households
Visible minority 39.1% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 59.0% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 33.8% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $151,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 10.8% Calgary 31.2%
Density 3,200 /km² 7,150 people over 2.23 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,150 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 7,150 Population in private households (Men +) 3,635 Population in private households (Women +) 3,515 0 to 14 years 1,850 25.9% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 4,850 67.8% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 445 6.2% 11.8% 85 years and over 10 0.1% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 405 0-4 (Men +) 215 0-4 (Women +) 190 5-9 (Total) 670 5-9 (Men +) 350 5-9 (Women +) 320 10-14 (Total) 775 10-14 (Men +) 430 10-14 (Women +) 340 15-19 (Total) 605 15-19 (Men +) 380 15-19 (Women +) 225 20-24 (Total) 330 20-24 (Men +) 185 20-24 (Women +) 145 25-29 (Total) 230 25-29 (Men +) 110 25-29 (Women +) 120 30-34 (Total) 365 30-34 (Men +) 175 30-34 (Women +) 190 35-39 (Total) 600 35-39 (Men +) 265 35-39 (Women +) 335 40-44 (Total) 700 40-44 (Men +) 290 40-44 (Women +) 410 45-49 (Total) 745 45-49 (Men +) 365 45-49 (Women +) 385 50-54 (Total) 705 50-54 (Men +) 380 50-54 (Women +) 325 55-59 (Total) 360 55-59 (Men +) 175 55-59 (Women +) 180 60-64 (Total) 210 60-64 (Men +) 105 60-64 (Women +) 110 65-69 (Total) 160 65-69 (Men +) 70 65-69 (Women +) 95 70-74 (Total) 140 70-74 (Men +) 65 70-74 (Women +) 70 75-79 (Total) 90 75-79 (Men +) 45 75-79 (Women +) 50 80-84 (Total) 55 80-84 (Men +) 30 80-84 (Women +) 20 85-89 (Total) 0 85-89 (Men +) 0 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 2,265 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 290 12.8% 26.4% 2 persons 500 22.1% 31.9% 3 persons 485 21.4% 15.9% 4 persons 665 29.4% 15.8% 5 or more persons 325 14.3% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 2,000 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 1,760 88.0% 85.3% Married couples 1,585 79.2% 71.9% With children 85 4.2% 4.2% Without children 90 4.5% 9.2% Common-law couples 170 8.5% 13.4% One-parent families 240 12.0% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 240 100.0% 100.0% Women + 190 79.2% 78.3% Men + 45 18.8% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 5,305 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 3,585 67.6% 58.9% Married 3,240 61.1% 49.8% Common-law 345 6.5% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 1,720 32.4% 41.1% Never married 1,285 24.2% 29.2% Separated 110 2.1% 2.2% Divorced 235 4.4% 6.3% Widowed 90 1.7% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,150 100.0% 100.0% English only 6,155 86.1% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 845 11.8% 6.6% Neither English nor French 155 2.2% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,150 100.0% 100.0% English 5,420 75.8% 75.3% French 105 1.5% 0.5% Non-official language 1,325 18.5% 18.8% Arabic 100 1.4% Spanish 200 2.8% 1.4% Multiple languages 305 4.3% 5.5% Yue (Cantonese) 75 1.1% Mandarin 180 2.5% 1.7% Korean 105 1.5%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,150 100.0% 100.0% English 4,575 64.0% 63.9% French 115 1.6% 1.2% Non-official language 2,135 29.9% 29.6% Arabic 135 1.9% Spanish 290 4.1% 2.3% Multiple responses 320 4.5% 5.2% Mandarin 270 3.8% 2.4% Korean 165 2.3% Urdu 105 1.5%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,150 100.0% 100.0% Arabic 235 3.3% Spanish 500 7.0% 4.2% Hindi 205 2.9% 3.3% Mandarin 330 4.6% 3.5% Yue (Cantonese) 210 2.9%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,155 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 125 1.8% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 7,025 98.2% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 125 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 50 40.0% 44.6% Metis 65 52.0% 50.4% Inuk (Inuit) 0 0.0% 1.0% Indigenous responses not included elsewhere 10 8.0% 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 7,155 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 2,800 39.1% 41.4% South Asian 670 9.4% 11.0% Chinese 525 7.3% 7.1% Black 270 3.8% 5.5% Filipino 210 2.9% 6.5% Arab 220 3.1% 2.4% Latin American 280 3.9% 2.5% Southeast Asian 140 2.0% 2.0% West Asian 90 1.3% 1.2% Korean 205 2.9% 1.0% Japanese 25 0.3% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 45 0.6% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 125 1.8% 1.5% Not a visible minority 4,350 60.8% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,155 100.0% 100.0% First generation 2,555 35.7% 36.5% Second generation 1,505 21.0% 21.8% Third generation or more 3,085 43.1% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 7,155 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 200 2.8% 1.6% Christian 3,105 43.4% 44.5% Hindu 235 3.3% 2.6% Jewish 0 0.0% 0.5% Muslim 655 9.2% 7.4% Sikh 65 0.9% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 70 1.0% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 2,810 39.3% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,155 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 4,645 64.9% 64.6% Immigrants 2,415 33.8% 33.3% Before 1980 165 2.3% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 155 2.2% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 425 5.9% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 855 11.9% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 430 6.0% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 380 5.3% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 95 1.3% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,155 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 6,605 92.3% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 545 7.6% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 2,415 100.0% 100.0% Americas 405 16.8% 10.2% Europe 430 17.8% 16.0% Africa 290 12.0% 12.0% Asia 1,265 52.4% 61.0% Oceania and other 20 0.8% 0.8% Philippines 145 6.0% 15.2% Other places of birth in Americas 150 6.2% India 215 8.9% 13.1% Other places of birth in Asia 205 8.5% China 240 9.9% 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 380 100.0% 100.0% Americas 75 19.7% 9.3% Europe 35 9.2% 8.0% Africa 90 23.7% 18.5% Asia 185 48.7% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 35 9.2% 19.0% India 35 9.2% 17.3% Nigeria 45 11.8% 7.2% China 50 13.2% 6.8%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 2,245 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 1,565 69.7% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 395 17.6% 28.0% Refugees 265 11.8% 14.6% Other immigrants 20 0.9% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 5,305 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 585 11.0% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 905 17.1% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,810 71.8% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 160 3.0% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 740 13.9% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 220 4.2% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 2,685 50.6% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 5,305 In the labour force 4,060 Employed 3,665 Self-Employed 700 Unemployed 385 Not in the labour force 1,245 Labour force participation rate 77 Employment rate 69 Unemployment rate 10
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 2,640 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 2,660 In the labour force (Men +) 2,030 In the labour force (Women +) 2,025 Employed (Men +) 1,830 Employed (Women +) 1,835 Self-Employed (Men +) 420 Self-Employed (Women +) 285 Unemployed (Men +) 200 Unemployed (Women +) 190 Not in the labour force (Men +) 610 Not in the labour force (Women +) 635 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 77 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 76 Employment rate (Men +) 69 Employment rate (Women +) 69 Unemployment rate (Men +) 10 Unemployment rate (Women +) 9
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 4,060 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 340 8.4% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 470 11.6% 12.4% Professional, scientific and technical services 645 15.9% 11.5% Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 410 10.1% Educational services 345 8.5%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 4,060 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 770 19.0% 24.0% Business, finance and administration occupations 900 22.2% 18.5% Health occupations 360 8.9% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 515 12.7% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 735 18.1% 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 $58,000 $44,400 Men + $70,000 $50,400 Women + $50,400 $39,600 Median household income of private households $151,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,270 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 35 1.5% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 65 2.9% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 125 5.5% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 165 7.3% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 185 8.2% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 280 12.3% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 245 10.8% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 415 18.3% 12.2% $200,000 and over 730 32.2% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 7,150 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 385 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 5 5.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 2,275 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 130 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 6 6.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 4,430 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 220 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 5 5.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 450 65 years and over (Number in low income) 35 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 8 8.0% 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 2,270 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 2,030 89.4% 68.8% Renter households 245 10.8% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 2,250 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 1,810 80.4% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 450 20.0% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 2,025 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 245 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 19 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 30 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 2,280 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 2,320 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 76 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 0
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,270 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 2,235 98.5% 95.5% Major repairs needed 30 1.3% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,270 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 2,200 96.9% 94.9% Not suitable 65 2.9% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,270 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 20 0.9% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 10 0.4% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 0 0.0% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 60 2.6% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 1,785 78.6% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 330 14.5% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 60 2.6% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,265 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 1,945 85.9% 55.0% Semi-detached house 140 6.2% 6.4% Row house 175 7.7% 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 7,080 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 6,360 89.8% 86.2% Movers 710 10.0% 13.8% Non-migrants 530 7.5% 10.4% Migrants 185 2.6% 3.4% Internal migrants 125 1.8% 2.3% External migrants 60 0.8% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 6,745 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 4,590 68.0% 58.1% Movers 2,155 31.9% 41.9% Non-migrants 1,450 21.5% 27.4% Migrants 700 10.4% 14.6% Internal migrants 450 6.7% 8.5% External migrants 250 3.7% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,080 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 1,735 83.4% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 100 4.8% 6.0% Public transit 100 4.8% 8.8% Walked 25 1.2% 4.2% Bicycle 20 1.0% 0.9% Other methods 100 4.8% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,080 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 325 15.6% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 885 42.5% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 685 32.9% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 115 5.5% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 70 3.4% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,080 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 90 4.3% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 295 14.2% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 670 32.2% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 415 19.9% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 345 16.6% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 260 12.5% 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.