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Residential · West sector · Calgary, Alberta
Currie Barracks is a residential community in the West sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 1,275 living in private households. 20.0% 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 9.0%. 78.4% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 1.6% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 17.2% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $133,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 31.6% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 0.97 km², giving a population density of 1,316 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 1,275 2021, private households
Visible minority 20.0% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 78.4% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 17.2% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $133,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 31.6% Calgary 31.2%
Density 1,316 /km² 1,275 people over 0.97 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,275 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 1,275 Population in private households (Men +) 620 Population in private households (Women +) 655 0 to 14 years 245 19.2% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 895 70.2% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 135 10.6% 11.8% 85 years and over 10 0.8% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 60 0-4 (Men +) 30 0-4 (Women +) 35 5-9 (Total) 95 5-9 (Men +) 60 5-9 (Women +) 40 10-14 (Total) 85 10-14 (Men +) 70 10-14 (Women +) 15 15-19 (Total) 50 15-19 (Men +) 20 15-19 (Women +) 35 20-24 (Total) 100 20-24 (Men +) 35 20-24 (Women +) 70 25-29 (Total) 130 25-29 (Men +) 60 25-29 (Women +) 70 30-34 (Total) 80 30-34 (Men +) 45 30-34 (Women +) 40 35-39 (Total) 90 35-39 (Men +) 45 35-39 (Women +) 50 40-44 (Total) 130 40-44 (Men +) 60 40-44 (Women +) 75 45-49 (Total) 125 45-49 (Men +) 60 45-49 (Women +) 65 50-54 (Total) 55 50-54 (Men +) 20 50-54 (Women +) 30 55-59 (Total) 60 55-59 (Men +) 40 55-59 (Women +) 20 60-64 (Total) 65 60-64 (Men +) 30 60-64 (Women +) 35 65-69 (Total) 40 65-69 (Men +) 15 65-69 (Women +) 25 70-74 (Total) 45 70-74 (Men +) 20 70-74 (Women +) 30 75-79 (Total) 30 75-79 (Men +) 10 75-79 (Women +) 15 80-84 (Total) 20 80-84 (Men +) 10 80-84 (Women +) 15 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 575 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 215 37.4% 26.4% 2 persons 185 32.2% 31.9% 3 persons 35 6.1% 15.9% 4 persons 100 17.4% 15.8% 5 or more persons 35 6.1% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 350 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 325 92.9% 85.3% Married couples 255 72.9% 71.9% With children 0 0.0% 4.2% Without children 70 20.0% 9.2% Common-law couples 70 20.0% 13.4% One-parent families 25 7.1% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 25 100.0% 100.0% Women + 15 60.0% 78.3% Men + 10 40.0% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 1,035 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 665 64.2% 58.9% Married 520 50.2% 49.8% Common-law 140 13.5% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 370 35.8% 41.1% Never married 280 27.1% 29.2% Separated 15 1.4% 2.2% Divorced 65 6.3% 6.3% Widowed 15 1.4% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,275 100.0% 100.0% English only 1,065 83.5% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 190 14.9% 6.6% Neither English nor French 15 1.2% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,275 100.0% 100.0% English 1,085 85.1% 75.3% French 60 4.7% 0.5% Non-official language 85 6.7% 18.8% Spanish 20 1.6% 1.4% Multiple languages 50 3.9% 5.5% Mandarin 30 2.4% 1.7%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,275 100.0% 100.0% English 1,030 80.8% 63.9% French 75 5.9% 1.2% Non-official language 155 12.2% 29.6% Spanish 45 3.5% 2.3% Multiple responses 20 1.6% 5.2% Mandarin 45 3.5% 2.4% Korean 20 1.6%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,275 100.0% 100.0% Spanish 115 9.0% 4.2% Mandarin 70 5.5% 3.5% Korean 25 2.0% Russian 20 1.6%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,275 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 20 1.6% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 1,255 98.4% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 20 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 0 0.0% 44.6% Metis 10 50.0% 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 1,275 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 255 20.0% 41.4% South Asian 45 3.5% 11.0% Chinese 115 9.0% 7.1% Black 0 0.0% 5.5% Filipino 0 0.0% 6.5% Arab 0 0.0% 2.4% Latin American 55 4.3% 2.5% Southeast Asian 10 0.8% 2.0% West Asian 0 0.0% 1.2% Korean 20 1.6% 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 1,020 80.0% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,275 100.0% 100.0% First generation 260 20.4% 36.5% Second generation 265 20.8% 21.8% Third generation or more 750 58.8% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 1,275 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 0 0.0% 1.6% Christian 650 51.0% 44.5% Hindu 0 0.0% 2.6% Jewish 0 0.0% 0.5% Muslim 10 0.8% 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 585 45.9% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,275 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 1,035 81.2% 64.6% Immigrants 220 17.2% 33.3% Before 1980 30 2.4% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 15 1.2% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 20 1.6% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 100 7.8% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 20 1.6% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 35 2.8% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 20 1.6% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,275 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 1,205 94.5% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 70 5.5% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 220 100.0% 100.0% Americas 50 22.7% 10.2% Europe 70 31.8% 16.0% Africa 15 6.8% 12.0% Asia 85 38.6% 61.0% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Other places of birth in Americas 30 13.6% United Kingdom 40 18.2% 5.0% China 40 18.2% 8.4% Korea, South 20 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 35 100.0% 100.0% Americas 15 42.9% 9.3% Europe 0 0.0% 8.0% Africa 0 0.0% 18.5% Asia 15 42.9% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% China 10 28.6% 6.8%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 200 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 125 62.5% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 65 32.5% 28.0% Refugees 0 0.0% 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 1,035 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 45 4.3% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 185 17.9% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 805 77.8% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 20 1.9% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 135 13.0% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 25 2.4% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 625 60.4% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 1,035 In the labour force 745 Employed 685 Self-Employed 145 Unemployed 55 Not in the labour force 290 Labour force participation rate 72 Employment rate 66 Unemployment rate 7
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 460 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 570 In the labour force (Men +) 355 In the labour force (Women +) 390 Employed (Men +) 335 Employed (Women +) 355 Self-Employed (Men +) 95 Self-Employed (Women +) 55 Unemployed (Men +) 15 Unemployed (Women +) 40 Not in the labour force (Men +) 105 Not in the labour force (Women +) 180 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 77 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 68 Employment rate (Men +) 73 Employment rate (Women +) 62 Unemployment rate (Men +) 4 Unemployment rate (Women +) 10
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 745 100.0% 100.0% Health care and social assistance 115 15.4% 12.4% Construction 55 7.4% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 155 20.8% 11.5% Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 55 7.4% Educational services 60 8.1%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 745 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 125 16.8% 24.0% Business, finance and administration occupations 165 22.1% 18.5% Health occupations 80 10.7% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 145 19.5% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 95 12.8% 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 $70,500 $44,400 Men + $88,000 $50,400 Women + $56,000 $39,600 Median household income of private households $133,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 570 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 0 0.0% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 20 3.5% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 95 16.7% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 25 4.4% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 45 7.9% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 30 5.3% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 40 7.0% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 75 13.2% 12.2% $200,000 and over 195 34.2% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 1,275 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 45 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 4 4.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 280 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 855 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 40 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 5 5.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 145 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 570 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 390 68.4% 68.8% Renter households 180 31.6% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 575 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 420 73.0% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 155 27.0% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 390 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 180 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) 42 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 2,220 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,450 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 65 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 0
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 570 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 570 100.0% 95.5% Major repairs needed 0 0.0% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 570 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 560 98.2% 94.9% Not suitable 15 2.6% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 570 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 0 0.0% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 0 0.0% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 0 0.0% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 0 0.0% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 20 3.5% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 250 43.9% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 300 52.6% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 570 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 180 31.6% 55.0% Semi-detached house 30 5.3% 6.4% Row house 100 17.5% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 10 1.8% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 190 33.3% 16.3% Apartment in a building that has more than 5 storeys 0 0.0% 8.1% Other single-attached house 65 11.4% 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 1,265 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 1,005 79.5% 86.2% Movers 260 20.6% 13.8% Non-migrants 230 18.2% 10.4% Migrants 30 2.4% 3.4% Internal migrants 30 2.4% 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 1,215 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 470 38.7% 58.1% Movers 745 61.3% 41.9% Non-migrants 540 44.4% 27.4% Migrants 200 16.5% 14.6% Internal migrants 155 12.8% 8.5% External migrants 45 3.7% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 375 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 295 78.7% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 15 4.0% 6.0% Public transit 15 4.0% 8.8% Walked 15 4.0% 4.2% Bicycle 15 4.0% 0.9% Other methods 15 4.0% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 375 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 120 32.0% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 190 50.7% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 45 12.0% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 0 0.0% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 20 5.3% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 375 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 10 2.7% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 80 21.3% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 90 24.0% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 100 26.7% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 65 17.3% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 35 9.3% 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.