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Residential · Northwest sector · Calgary, Alberta
Dalhousie is a residential community in the Northwest sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 8,530 living in private households. 38.0% 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 13.7%. 58.0% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 4.0% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 33.0% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $85,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 35.9% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 3.30 km², giving a population density of 2,588 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 8,530 2021, private households
Visible minority 38.0% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 58.0% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 33.0% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $85,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 35.9% Calgary 31.2%
Density 2,588 /km² 8,530 people over 3.30 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,530 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 8,530 Population in private households (Men +) 4,235 Population in private households (Women +) 4,285 0 to 14 years 1,295 15.2% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 5,415 63.5% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 1,560 18.3% 11.8% 85 years and over 255 3.0% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 340 0-4 (Men +) 170 0-4 (Women +) 165 5-9 (Total) 485 5-9 (Men +) 250 5-9 (Women +) 235 10-14 (Total) 470 10-14 (Men +) 250 10-14 (Women +) 220 15-19 (Total) 435 15-19 (Men +) 240 15-19 (Women +) 190 20-24 (Total) 610 20-24 (Men +) 340 20-24 (Women +) 270 25-29 (Total) 640 25-29 (Men +) 305 25-29 (Women +) 335 30-34 (Total) 650 30-34 (Men +) 380 30-34 (Women +) 275 35-39 (Total) 545 35-39 (Men +) 275 35-39 (Women +) 270 40-44 (Total) 525 40-44 (Men +) 235 40-44 (Women +) 285 45-49 (Total) 500 45-49 (Men +) 265 45-49 (Women +) 235 50-54 (Total) 450 50-54 (Men +) 205 50-54 (Women +) 245 55-59 (Total) 480 55-59 (Men +) 225 55-59 (Women +) 255 60-64 (Total) 580 60-64 (Men +) 250 60-64 (Women +) 325 65-69 (Total) 440 65-69 (Men +) 230 65-69 (Women +) 210 70-74 (Total) 500 70-74 (Men +) 210 70-74 (Women +) 290 75-79 (Total) 395 75-79 (Men +) 185 75-79 (Women +) 210 80-84 (Total) 225 80-84 (Men +) 105 80-84 (Women +) 125 85-89 (Total) 190 85-89 (Men +) 80 85-89 (Women +) 105 90-94 (Total) 65 90-94 (Men +) 30 90-94 (Women +) 30 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 3,505 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 985 28.1% 26.4% 2 persons 1,225 35.0% 31.9% 3 persons 545 15.6% 15.9% 4 persons 475 13.6% 15.8% 5 or more persons 280 8.0% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 2,320 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 1,915 82.5% 85.3% Married couples 1,675 72.2% 71.9% With children 85 3.7% 4.2% Without children 155 6.7% 9.2% Common-law couples 240 10.3% 13.4% One-parent families 400 17.2% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 400 100.0% 100.0% Women + 290 72.5% 78.3% Men + 115 28.8% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 7,235 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 3,940 54.5% 58.9% Married 3,455 47.8% 49.8% Common-law 480 6.6% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 3,295 45.5% 41.1% Never married 2,310 31.9% 29.2% Separated 160 2.2% 2.2% Divorced 460 6.4% 6.3% Widowed 365 5.0% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,530 100.0% 100.0% English only 7,705 90.3% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 640 7.5% 6.6% Neither English nor French 185 2.2% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,530 100.0% 100.0% English 6,625 77.7% 75.3% French 45 0.5% 0.5% Non-official language 1,420 16.6% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 120 1.4% 2.1% Spanish 85 1.0% 1.4% Multiple languages 435 5.1% 5.5% Yue (Cantonese) 180 2.1% Mandarin 380 4.5% 1.7% Korean 90 1.1%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,530 100.0% 100.0% English 5,565 65.2% 63.9% French 90 1.1% 1.2% Non-official language 2,380 27.9% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 175 2.0% 3.2% Spanish 115 1.4% 2.3% Multiple responses 500 5.9% 5.2% Yue (Cantonese) 305 3.6% 2.5% Mandarin 550 6.5% 2.4% Iranian Persian 115 1.4%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,530 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 340 4.0% 5.2% Spanish 360 4.2% 4.2% Hindi 180 2.1% 3.3% Mandarin 690 8.1% 3.5% Yue (Cantonese) 385 4.5%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,525 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 345 4.0% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 8,185 96.0% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 345 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 95 27.5% 44.6% Metis 245 71.0% 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 8,525 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 3,240 38.0% 41.4% South Asian 485 5.7% 11.0% Chinese 1,165 13.7% 7.1% Black 345 4.0% 5.5% Filipino 320 3.8% 6.5% Arab 110 1.3% 2.4% Latin American 155 1.8% 2.5% Southeast Asian 210 2.5% 2.0% West Asian 160 1.9% 1.2% Korean 105 1.2% 1.0% Japanese 55 0.7% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 40 0.5% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 80 0.9% 1.5% Not a visible minority 5,290 62.0% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,525 100.0% 100.0% First generation 3,265 38.3% 36.5% Second generation 1,655 19.4% 21.8% Third generation or more 3,605 42.3% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 8,525 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 160 1.9% 1.6% Christian 3,875 45.5% 44.5% Hindu 245 2.9% 2.6% Jewish 10 0.1% 0.5% Muslim 465 5.5% 7.4% Sikh 30 0.3% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 85 1.0% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 3,660 42.9% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,525 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 5,380 63.1% 64.6% Immigrants 2,815 33.0% 33.3% Before 1980 445 5.2% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 250 2.9% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 415 4.9% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 580 6.8% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 495 5.8% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 625 7.3% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 340 4.0% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,525 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 7,280 85.4% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 1,245 14.6% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 2,815 100.0% 100.0% Americas 245 8.7% 10.2% Europe 575 20.4% 16.0% Africa 200 7.1% 12.0% Asia 1,780 63.2% 61.0% Oceania and other 15 0.5% 0.8% Philippines 300 10.7% 15.2% United Kingdom 245 8.7% 5.0% India 165 5.9% 13.1% Other places of birth in Asia 165 5.9% China 495 17.6% 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 625 100.0% 100.0% Americas 50 8.0% 9.3% Europe 70 11.2% 8.0% Africa 50 8.0% 18.5% Asia 445 71.2% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 140 22.4% 19.0% India 35 5.6% 17.3% China 100 16.0% 6.8% Other places of birth in Europe 45 7.2%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 2,365 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 1,570 66.4% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 575 24.3% 28.0% Refugees 200 8.5% 14.6% Other immigrants 20 0.8% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 7,235 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 730 10.1% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 1,665 23.0% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 4,840 66.9% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 325 4.5% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 1,160 16.0% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 250 3.5% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 3,105 42.9% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 7,235 In the labour force 4,160 Employed 3,600 Self-Employed 505 Unemployed 555 Not in the labour force 3,075 Labour force participation rate 58 Employment rate 50 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 +) 3,570 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 3,665 In the labour force (Men +) 2,155 In the labour force (Women +) 1,995 Employed (Men +) 1,870 Employed (Women +) 1,730 Self-Employed (Men +) 315 Self-Employed (Women +) 190 Unemployed (Men +) 290 Unemployed (Women +) 270 Not in the labour force (Men +) 1,410 Not in the labour force (Women +) 1,665 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 60 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 54 Employment rate (Men +) 52 Employment rate (Women +) 47 Unemployment rate (Men +) 14 Unemployment rate (Women +) 14
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 4,160 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 535 12.9% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 555 13.3% 12.4% Professional, scientific and technical services 530 12.7% 11.5% Accommodation and food services 325 7.8% Educational services 455 10.9%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 4,160 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 1,110 26.7% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 480 11.5% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 630 15.1% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 545 13.1% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 560 13.5% 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 $40,800 $44,400 Men + $44,400 $50,400 Women + $37,600 $39,600 Median household income of private households $85,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,510 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 155 4.4% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 490 14.0% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 520 14.8% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 465 13.2% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 425 12.1% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 365 10.4% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 345 9.8% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 365 10.4% 12.2% $200,000 and over 390 11.1% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 8,530 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 1,065 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 12 12.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 1,565 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 280 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 18 18.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 5,145 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 620 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 12 12.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 1,820 65 years and over (Number in low income) 170 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 9 9.0% 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 3,510 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 2,245 64.0% 68.8% Renter households 1,260 35.9% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 3,500 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 2,745 78.4% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 755 21.6% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 2,245 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 1,260 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 16 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 32 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 860 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,300 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 42 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 5
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,510 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 3,335 95.0% 95.5% Major repairs needed 170 4.8% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,510 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 3,345 95.3% 94.9% Not suitable 165 4.7% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,510 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 95 2.7% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 2,715 77.3% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 365 10.4% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 260 7.4% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 55 1.6% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 0 0.0% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 10 0.3% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,505 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 1,890 53.9% 55.0% Semi-detached house 265 7.6% 6.4% Row house 470 13.4% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 40 1.1% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 475 13.6% 16.3% Apartment in a building that has more than 5 storeys 360 10.3% 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 8,440 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 7,470 88.5% 86.2% Movers 975 11.6% 13.8% Non-migrants 660 7.8% 10.4% Migrants 315 3.7% 3.4% Internal migrants 205 2.4% 2.3% External migrants 110 1.3% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 8,190 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 4,880 59.6% 58.1% Movers 3,310 40.4% 41.9% Non-migrants 2,030 24.8% 27.4% Migrants 1,275 15.6% 14.6% Internal migrants 650 7.9% 8.5% External migrants 625 7.6% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,505 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 1,790 71.5% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 125 5.0% 6.0% Public transit 350 14.0% 8.8% Walked 115 4.6% 4.2% Bicycle 40 1.6% 0.9% Other methods 80 3.2% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,505 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 615 24.6% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 1,165 46.5% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 460 18.4% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 130 5.2% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 125 5.0% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,505 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 115 4.6% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 325 13.0% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 580 23.1% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 520 20.8% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 475 19.0% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 475 19.0% 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.