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Residential · South sector · Calgary, Alberta
Deer Run is a residential community in the South sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 4,910 living in private households. 10.9% 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 4.6%. 84.5% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 4.6% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 17.4% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $102,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 19.5% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 1.89 km², giving a population density of 2,591 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 4,910 2021, private households
Visible minority 10.9% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 84.5% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 17.4% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $102,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 19.5% Calgary 31.2%
Density 2,591 /km² 4,910 people over 1.89 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,910 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 4,910 Population in private households (Men +) 2,435 Population in private households (Women +) 2,475 0 to 14 years 705 14.4% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 3,210 65.4% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 965 19.6% 11.8% 85 years and over 25 0.5% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 185 0-4 (Men +) 95 0-4 (Women +) 90 5-9 (Total) 295 5-9 (Men +) 140 5-9 (Women +) 145 10-14 (Total) 230 10-14 (Men +) 115 10-14 (Women +) 120 15-19 (Total) 235 15-19 (Men +) 115 15-19 (Women +) 120 20-24 (Total) 240 20-24 (Men +) 120 20-24 (Women +) 125 25-29 (Total) 235 25-29 (Men +) 105 25-29 (Women +) 130 30-34 (Total) 275 30-34 (Men +) 130 30-34 (Women +) 155 35-39 (Total) 370 35-39 (Men +) 190 35-39 (Women +) 175 40-44 (Total) 300 40-44 (Men +) 155 40-44 (Women +) 145 45-49 (Total) 320 45-49 (Men +) 185 45-49 (Women +) 130 50-54 (Total) 345 50-54 (Men +) 150 50-54 (Women +) 200 55-59 (Total) 420 55-59 (Men +) 205 55-59 (Women +) 220 60-64 (Total) 475 60-64 (Men +) 245 60-64 (Women +) 230 65-69 (Total) 415 65-69 (Men +) 200 65-69 (Women +) 215 70-74 (Total) 325 70-74 (Men +) 170 70-74 (Women +) 155 75-79 (Total) 160 75-79 (Men +) 65 75-79 (Women +) 95 80-84 (Total) 65 80-84 (Men +) 40 80-84 (Women +) 30 85-89 (Total) 25 85-89 (Men +) 20 85-89 (Women +) 10 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 2,085 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 495 23.7% 26.4% 2 persons 890 42.7% 31.9% 3 persons 310 14.9% 15.9% 4 persons 295 14.2% 15.8% 5 or more persons 100 4.8% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 1,525 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 1,355 88.8% 85.3% Married couples 1,120 73.4% 71.9% With children 80 5.2% 4.2% Without children 155 10.2% 9.2% Common-law couples 230 15.1% 13.4% One-parent families 170 11.2% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 170 100.0% 100.0% Women + 135 79.4% 78.3% Men + 35 20.6% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 4,205 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 2,710 64.5% 58.9% Married 2,250 53.5% 49.8% Common-law 465 11.1% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 1,490 35.4% 41.1% Never married 975 23.2% 29.2% Separated 85 2.0% 2.2% Divorced 300 7.1% 6.3% Widowed 135 3.2% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,910 100.0% 100.0% English only 4,640 94.5% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 275 5.6% 6.6% Neither English nor French 0 0.0% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,910 100.0% 100.0% English 4,595 93.6% 75.3% French 25 0.5% 0.5% Non-official language 215 4.4% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 25 0.5% 2.1% Spanish 25 0.5% 1.4% Multiple languages 80 1.6% 5.5% Yue (Cantonese) 20 0.4% Polish 20 0.4% Russian 50 1.0%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,910 100.0% 100.0% English 4,070 82.9% 63.9% French 100 2.0% 1.2% Non-official language 645 13.1% 29.6% Spanish 50 1.0% 2.3% Multiple responses 95 1.9% 5.2% German 50 1.0% Russian 60 1.2% Punjabi (Panjabi) 40 0.8% 3.4%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,910 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 75 1.5% 5.2% Spanish 115 2.3% 4.2% German 70 1.4% Russian 90 1.8%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,915 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 225 4.6% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 4,690 95.4% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 225 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 90 40.0% 44.6% Metis 105 46.7% 50.4% Inuk (Inuit) 0 0.0% 1.0% Indigenous responses not included elsewhere 10 4.4% 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 10 100.0% 100.0%
Race & diversity Visible Minority (Racialized Population) Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,915 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 535 10.9% 41.4% South Asian 225 4.6% 11.0% Chinese 50 1.0% 7.1% Black 15 0.3% 5.5% Filipino 65 1.3% 6.5% Arab 0 0.0% 2.4% Latin American 45 0.9% 2.5% Southeast Asian 40 0.8% 2.0% West Asian 15 0.3% 1.2% Korean 30 0.6% 1.0% Japanese 15 0.3% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 0 0.0% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 30 0.6% 1.5% Not a visible minority 4,380 89.1% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,915 100.0% 100.0% First generation 905 18.4% 36.5% Second generation 875 17.8% 21.8% Third generation or more 3,135 63.8% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 4,915 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 20 0.4% 1.6% Christian 2,120 43.1% 44.5% Hindu 15 0.3% 2.6% Jewish 30 0.6% 0.5% Muslim 145 3.0% 7.4% Sikh 50 1.0% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 35 0.7% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 2,510 51.1% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,915 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 4,035 82.1% 64.6% Immigrants 855 17.4% 33.3% Before 1980 325 6.6% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 75 1.5% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 85 1.7% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 180 3.7% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 80 1.6% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 110 2.2% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 20 0.4% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,915 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 4,710 95.8% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 200 4.1% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 855 100.0% 100.0% Americas 120 14.0% 10.2% Europe 445 52.0% 16.0% Africa 25 2.9% 12.0% Asia 260 30.4% 61.0% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 60 7.0% 15.2% United Kingdom 165 19.3% 5.0% Other places of birth in Europe 85 9.9% United States of America 60 7.0%
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 110 100.0% 100.0% Americas 20 18.2% 9.3% Europe 65 59.1% 8.0% Africa 0 0.0% 18.5% Asia 25 22.7% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% United Kingdom 10 9.1% United States of America 10 9.1% Other places of birth in Europe 30 27.3%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 535 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 240 44.9% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 185 34.6% 28.0% Refugees 90 16.8% 14.6% Other immigrants 15 2.8% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 4,205 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 455 10.8% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 1,315 31.3% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,435 57.9% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 370 8.8% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 915 21.8% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 105 2.5% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,050 25.0% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 4,205 In the labour force 2,750 Employed 2,410 Self-Employed 460 Unemployed 335 Not in the labour force 1,460 Labour force participation rate 65 Employment rate 57 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 +) 2,090 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 2,120 In the labour force (Men +) 1,400 In the labour force (Women +) 1,350 Employed (Men +) 1,220 Employed (Women +) 1,185 Self-Employed (Men +) 295 Self-Employed (Women +) 170 Unemployed (Men +) 175 Unemployed (Women +) 160 Not in the labour force (Men +) 685 Not in the labour force (Women +) 770 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 67 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 64 Employment rate (Men +) 58 Employment rate (Women +) 56 Unemployment rate (Men +) 13 Unemployment rate (Women +) 12
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 2,750 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 345 12.6% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 285 10.4% 12.4% Construction 265 9.6% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 335 12.2% 11.5%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 2,750 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 680 24.7% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 525 19.1% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 560 20.4% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 265 9.6% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 225 8.2% 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 $49,200 $44,400 Men + $54,400 $50,400 Women + $43,600 $39,600 Median household income of private households $102,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,080 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 70 3.4% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 190 9.1% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 195 9.4% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 280 13.5% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 265 12.7% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 295 14.2% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 200 9.6% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 260 12.5% 12.2% $200,000 and over 310 14.9% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 4,915 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 310 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 6 6.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 845 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 3,065 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 230 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 8 8.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 1,000 65 years and over (Number in low income) 60 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 6 6.0% 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 2,080 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 1,675 80.5% 68.8% Renter households 405 19.5% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 2,070 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 1,665 80.4% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 410 19.8% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 1,680 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 405 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 15 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 39 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,510 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,140 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 59 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 10
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,080 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 1,990 95.7% 95.5% Major repairs needed 85 4.1% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,080 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 2,045 98.3% 94.9% Not suitable 35 1.7% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,080 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 35 1.7% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 1,060 51.0% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 930 44.7% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 40 1.9% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 0 0.0% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 10 0.5% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 0 0.0% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,080 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 1,565 75.2% 55.0% Semi-detached house 115 5.5% 6.4% Row house 115 5.5% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 0 0.0% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 285 13.7% 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 4,885 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 4,490 91.9% 86.2% Movers 405 8.3% 13.8% Non-migrants 355 7.3% 10.4% Migrants 45 0.9% 3.4% Internal migrants 40 0.8% 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 4,725 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 3,550 75.1% 58.1% Movers 1,175 24.9% 41.9% Non-migrants 910 19.3% 27.4% Migrants 270 5.7% 14.6% Internal migrants 210 4.4% 8.5% External migrants 65 1.4% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,695 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 1,440 85.0% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 90 5.3% 6.0% Public transit 65 3.8% 8.8% Walked 50 3.0% 4.2% Bicycle 0 0.0% 0.9% Other methods 50 3.0% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,695 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 345 20.4% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 895 52.8% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 325 19.2% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 60 3.5% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 65 3.8% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,695 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 95 5.6% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 385 22.7% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 460 27.1% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 310 18.3% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 230 13.6% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 215 12.7% 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.