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Residential · Centre sector · Calgary, Alberta
Crescent Heights is a residential community in the Centre sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 6,240 living in private households. 31.4% 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 11.9%. 65.0% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 3.6% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 26.4% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $72,500 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 59.8% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 1.60 km², giving a population density of 3,907 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 6,240 2021, private households
Visible minority 31.4% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 65.0% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 26.4% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $72,500 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 59.8% Calgary 31.2%
Density 3,907 /km² 6,240 people over 1.60 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,240 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 6,240 Population in private households (Men +) 3,130 Population in private households (Women +) 3,105 0 to 14 years 600 9.6% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 4,910 78.7% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 660 10.6% 11.8% 85 years and over 65 1.0% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 295 0-4 (Men +) 165 0-4 (Women +) 135 5-9 (Total) 145 5-9 (Men +) 70 5-9 (Women +) 80 10-14 (Total) 155 10-14 (Men +) 85 10-14 (Women +) 65 15-19 (Total) 170 15-19 (Men +) 60 15-19 (Women +) 110 20-24 (Total) 430 20-24 (Men +) 205 20-24 (Women +) 225 25-29 (Total) 775 25-29 (Men +) 405 25-29 (Women +) 370 30-34 (Total) 845 30-34 (Men +) 475 30-34 (Women +) 365 35-39 (Total) 715 35-39 (Men +) 380 35-39 (Women +) 335 40-44 (Total) 460 40-44 (Men +) 255 40-44 (Women +) 205 45-49 (Total) 360 45-49 (Men +) 180 45-49 (Women +) 185 50-54 (Total) 330 50-54 (Men +) 145 50-54 (Women +) 180 55-59 (Total) 430 55-59 (Men +) 195 55-59 (Women +) 240 60-64 (Total) 395 60-64 (Men +) 190 60-64 (Women +) 210 65-69 (Total) 290 65-69 (Men +) 120 65-69 (Women +) 165 70-74 (Total) 170 70-74 (Men +) 80 70-74 (Women +) 90 75-79 (Total) 115 75-79 (Men +) 40 75-79 (Women +) 75 80-84 (Total) 85 80-84 (Men +) 45 80-84 (Women +) 40 85-89 (Total) 55 85-89 (Men +) 25 85-89 (Women +) 30 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 3,515 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 1,755 49.9% 26.4% 2 persons 1,200 34.1% 31.9% 3 persons 275 7.8% 15.9% 4 persons 235 6.7% 15.8% 5 or more persons 60 1.7% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 1,490 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 1,250 83.9% 85.3% Married couples 885 59.4% 71.9% With children 25 1.7% 4.2% Without children 340 22.8% 9.2% Common-law couples 370 24.8% 13.4% One-parent families 240 16.1% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 240 100.0% 100.0% Women + 175 72.9% 78.3% Men + 65 27.1% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 5,635 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 2,590 46.0% 58.9% Married 1,855 32.9% 49.8% Common-law 735 13.0% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 3,045 54.0% 41.1% Never married 2,255 40.0% 29.2% Separated 170 3.0% 2.2% Divorced 485 8.6% 6.3% Widowed 130 2.3% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,240 100.0% 100.0% English only 5,425 86.9% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 700 11.2% 6.6% Neither English nor French 115 1.8% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,240 100.0% 100.0% English 5,165 82.8% 75.3% French 45 0.7% 0.5% Non-official language 805 12.9% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 40 0.6% 2.1% Arabic 50 0.8% Spanish 50 0.8% 1.4% Multiple languages 225 3.6% 5.5% Yue (Cantonese) 235 3.8% Mandarin 125 2.0% 1.7%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,240 100.0% 100.0% English 4,410 70.7% 63.9% French 110 1.8% 1.2% Non-official language 1,395 22.4% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 55 0.9% 3.2% Arabic 85 1.4% Spanish 120 1.9% 2.3% Multiple responses 315 5.0% 5.2% Yue (Cantonese) 320 5.1% 2.5% Mandarin 180 2.9% 2.4%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,240 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 120 1.9% 5.2% Arabic 160 2.6% Spanish 405 6.5% 4.2% Mandarin 315 5.0% 3.5% Yue (Cantonese) 500 8.0%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,235 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 225 3.6% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 6,015 96.5% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 225 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 110 48.9% 44.6% Metis 95 42.2% 50.4% Inuk (Inuit) 0 0.0% 1.0% Indigenous responses not included elsewhere 0 0.0% 1.9% Multiple Indigenous responses 15 6.7% 2.1%
Knowledge of Indigenous Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households with knowledge of an Indigenous language 10 100.0% 100.0%
Race & diversity Visible Minority (Racialized Population) Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,235 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 1,960 31.4% 41.4% South Asian 240 3.9% 11.0% Chinese 740 11.9% 7.1% Black 220 3.5% 5.5% Filipino 165 2.6% 6.5% Arab 65 1.0% 2.4% Latin American 130 2.1% 2.5% Southeast Asian 130 2.1% 2.0% West Asian 65 1.0% 1.2% Korean 30 0.5% 1.0% Japanese 35 0.6% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 25 0.4% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 120 1.9% 1.5% Not a visible minority 4,275 68.6% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,235 100.0% 100.0% First generation 1,900 30.5% 36.5% Second generation 1,370 22.0% 21.8% Third generation or more 2,965 47.5% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 6,235 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 150 2.4% 1.6% Christian 2,230 35.8% 44.5% Hindu 65 1.0% 2.6% Jewish 30 0.5% 0.5% Muslim 275 4.4% 7.4% Sikh 15 0.2% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 15 0.2% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 75 1.2% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 3,385 54.3% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,235 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 4,410 70.7% 64.6% Immigrants 1,645 26.4% 33.3% Before 1980 230 3.7% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 195 3.1% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 240 3.9% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 340 5.5% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 260 4.2% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 375 6.0% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 185 3.0% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,235 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 5,525 88.6% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 710 11.4% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 1,645 100.0% 100.0% Americas 220 13.4% 10.2% Europe 305 18.5% 16.0% Africa 235 14.3% 12.0% Asia 865 52.6% 61.0% Oceania and other 15 0.9% 0.8% United Kingdom 120 7.3% 5.0% India 100 6.1% 13.1% Other places of birth in Asia 95 5.8% China 240 14.6% 8.4% Hong Kong 150 9.1%
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 375 100.0% 100.0% Americas 45 12.0% 9.3% Europe 55 14.7% 8.0% Africa 95 25.3% 18.5% Asia 175 46.7% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 35 9.3% 19.0% Eritrea 20 5.3% India 60 16.0% 17.3% Ethiopia 30 8.0% China 25 6.7% 6.8%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 1,415 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 755 53.4% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 440 31.1% 28.0% Refugees 200 14.1% 14.6% Other immigrants 25 1.8% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 5,635 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 415 7.4% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 1,305 23.2% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,910 69.4% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 240 4.3% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 910 16.1% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 140 2.5% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 2,625 46.6% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 5,635 In the labour force 4,305 Employed 3,785 Self-Employed 625 Unemployed 525 Not in the labour force 1,325 Labour force participation rate 76 Employment rate 67 Unemployment rate 12
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 2,810 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 2,820 In the labour force (Men +) 2,275 In the labour force (Women +) 2,030 Employed (Men +) 2,000 Employed (Women +) 1,780 Self-Employed (Men +) 330 Self-Employed (Women +) 300 Unemployed (Men +) 280 Unemployed (Women +) 245 Not in the labour force (Men +) 540 Not in the labour force (Women +) 795 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 81 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 72 Employment rate (Men +) 71 Employment rate (Women +) 63 Unemployment rate (Men +) 12 Unemployment rate (Women +) 12
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 4,305 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 380 8.8% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 500 11.6% 12.4% Professional, scientific and technical services 620 14.4% 11.5% Accommodation and food services 285 6.6% Educational services 340 7.9%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 4,305 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 1,005 23.3% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 445 10.3% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 800 18.6% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 600 13.9% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 585 13.6% 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 $48,000 $44,400 Men + $51,600 $50,400 Women + $44,000 $39,600 Median household income of private households $72,500 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,520 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 155 4.4% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 625 17.8% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 640 18.2% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 475 13.5% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 325 9.2% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 395 11.2% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 190 5.4% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 320 9.1% 12.2% $200,000 and over 380 10.8% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 6,235 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 780 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 13 13.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 670 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 95 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 14 14.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 4,840 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 535 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 11 11.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 725 65 years and over (Number in low income) 150 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 21 21.0% 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 3,520 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 1,410 40.1% 68.8% Renter households 2,105 59.8% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 3,480 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 2,520 72.4% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 965 27.7% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 1,410 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 2,110 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) 34 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,720 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,150 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 62 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 7
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,520 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 3,275 93.0% 95.5% Major repairs needed 245 7.0% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,520 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 3,405 96.7% 94.9% Not suitable 110 3.1% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,520 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 1,025 29.1% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 1,180 33.5% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 350 9.9% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 275 7.8% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 330 9.4% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 160 4.5% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 200 5.7% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,515 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 895 25.5% 55.0% Semi-detached house 125 3.6% 6.4% Row house 85 2.4% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 195 5.5% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 1,845 52.5% 16.3% Apartment in a building that has more than 5 storeys 370 10.5% 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 6,180 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 4,845 78.4% 86.2% Movers 1,335 21.6% 13.8% Non-migrants 1,040 16.8% 10.4% Migrants 295 4.8% 3.4% Internal migrants 170 2.8% 2.3% External migrants 125 2.0% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 5,935 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 2,525 42.5% 58.1% Movers 3,415 57.5% 41.9% Non-migrants 2,300 38.8% 27.4% Migrants 1,115 18.8% 14.6% Internal migrants 685 11.5% 8.5% External migrants 435 7.3% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,490 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 1,750 70.3% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 80 3.2% 6.0% Public transit 245 9.8% 8.8% Walked 300 12.1% 4.2% Bicycle 50 2.0% 0.9% Other methods 60 2.4% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,490 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 650 26.1% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 1,265 50.8% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 385 15.5% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 90 3.6% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 100 4.0% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,490 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 160 6.4% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 380 15.3% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 670 26.9% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 600 24.1% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 395 15.9% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 285 11.4% 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.