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Residential · South sector · Calgary, Alberta
Diamond Cove is a residential community in the South sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 625 living in private households. 13.5% 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 6.3%. 84.1% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 1.6% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 23.8% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $135,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 3.9% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 0.53 km², giving a population density of 1,179 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 625 2021, private households
Visible minority 13.5% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 84.1% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 23.8% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $135,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 3.9% Calgary 31.2%
Density 1,179 /km² 625 people over 0.53 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 625 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 625 Population in private households (Men +) 295 Population in private households (Women +) 330 0 to 14 years 60 9.6% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 345 55.2% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 210 33.6% 11.8% 85 years and over 15 2.4% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 25 0-4 (Men +) 10 0-4 (Women +) 10 5-9 (Total) 20 5-9 (Men +) 15 5-9 (Women +) 0 10-14 (Total) 15 10-14 (Men +) 10 10-14 (Women +) 10 15-19 (Total) 40 15-19 (Men +) 15 15-19 (Women +) 25 20-24 (Total) 30 20-24 (Men +) 10 20-24 (Women +) 20 25-29 (Total) 0 25-29 (Men +) 0 25-29 (Women +) 0 30-34 (Total) 25 30-34 (Men +) 0 30-34 (Women +) 20 35-39 (Total) 30 35-39 (Men +) 25 35-39 (Women +) 10 40-44 (Total) 15 40-44 (Men +) 0 40-44 (Women +) 15 45-49 (Total) 50 45-49 (Men +) 25 45-49 (Women +) 30 50-54 (Total) 20 50-54 (Men +) 10 50-54 (Women +) 10 55-59 (Total) 45 55-59 (Men +) 20 55-59 (Women +) 20 60-64 (Total) 85 60-64 (Men +) 40 60-64 (Women +) 45 65-69 (Total) 80 65-69 (Men +) 50 65-69 (Women +) 35 70-74 (Total) 80 70-74 (Men +) 40 70-74 (Women +) 40 75-79 (Total) 25 75-79 (Men +) 10 75-79 (Women +) 15 80-84 (Total) 25 80-84 (Men +) 10 80-84 (Women +) 10 85-89 (Total) 10 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 265 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 40 15.1% 26.4% 2 persons 155 58.5% 31.9% 3 persons 25 9.4% 15.9% 4 persons 20 7.5% 15.8% 5 or more persons 20 7.5% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 205 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 195 95.1% 85.3% Married couples 190 92.7% 71.9% With children 10 4.9% 4.2% Without children 0 0.0% 9.2% Common-law couples 10 4.9% 13.4% One-parent families 10 4.9% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 10 100.0% 100.0% Women + 10 100.0% 78.3% Men + 0 0.0% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 570 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 395 69.3% 58.9% Married 375 65.8% 49.8% Common-law 20 3.5% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 175 30.7% 41.1% Never married 105 18.4% 29.2% Separated 0 0.0% 2.2% Divorced 30 5.3% 6.3% Widowed 35 6.1% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 625 100.0% 100.0% English only 580 92.8% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 45 7.2% 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 625 100.0% 100.0% English 585 93.6% 75.3% French 0 0.0% 0.5% Non-official language 30 4.8% 18.8% Multiple languages 0 0.0% 5.5% Polish 20 3.2%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 625 100.0% 100.0% English 495 79.2% 63.9% French 10 1.6% 1.2% Non-official language 120 19.2% 29.6% Multiple responses 0 0.0% 5.2% Polish 25 4.0% Russian 10 1.6% Gujarati 15 2.4% Italian 10 1.6% Punjabi (Panjabi) 10 1.6% 3.4%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 625 100.0% 100.0% Spanish 20 3.2% 4.2% Gujarati 25 4.0% Polish 20 3.2% Italian 10 1.6%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 630 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 10 1.6% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 615 97.6% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 10 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 0 0.0% 44.6% Metis 0 0.0% 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 630 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 85 13.5% 41.4% South Asian 40 6.3% 11.0% Chinese 0 0.0% 7.1% Black 10 1.6% 5.5% Filipino 0 0.0% 6.5% Arab 0 0.0% 2.4% Latin American 0 0.0% 2.5% Southeast Asian 0 0.0% 2.0% West Asian 0 0.0% 1.2% Korean 0 0.0% 1.0% Japanese 0 0.0% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 0 0.0% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 10 1.6% 1.5% Not a visible minority 540 85.7% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 630 100.0% 100.0% First generation 160 25.4% 36.5% Second generation 140 22.2% 21.8% Third generation or more 330 52.4% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 630 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 0 0.0% 1.6% Christian 320 50.8% 44.5% Hindu 0 0.0% 2.6% Jewish 0 0.0% 0.5% Muslim 55 8.7% 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 240 38.1% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 630 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 480 76.2% 64.6% Immigrants 150 23.8% 33.3% Before 1980 60 9.5% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 55 8.7% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 20 3.2% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 15 2.4% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 0 0.0% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 0 0.0% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 0 0.0% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 630 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 610 96.8% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 20 3.2% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 150 100.0% 100.0% Americas 15 10.0% 10.2% Europe 70 46.7% 16.0% Africa 40 26.7% 12.0% Asia 20 13.3% 61.0% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Other places of birth in Africa 40 26.7% United Kingdom 15 10.0% 5.0% United States of America 10 6.7% Poland 15 10.0%
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 0 100.0% Americas 0 9.3% Europe 0 8.0% Africa 0 18.5% Asia 0 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.8%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 90 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 60 66.7% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 30 33.3% 28.0% Refugees 10 11.1% 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 570 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 75 13.2% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 140 24.6% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 355 62.3% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 25 4.4% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 145 25.4% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 30 5.3% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 165 28.9% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 570 In the labour force 310 Employed 270 Self-Employed 95 Unemployed 40 Not in the labour force 265 Labour force participation rate 54 Employment rate 47 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 +) 270 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 305 In the labour force (Men +) 150 In the labour force (Women +) 155 Employed (Men +) 130 Employed (Women +) 140 Self-Employed (Men +) 70 Self-Employed (Women +) 25 Unemployed (Men +) 20 Unemployed (Women +) 15 Not in the labour force (Men +) 115 Not in the labour force (Women +) 150 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 56 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 51 Employment rate (Men +) 48 Employment rate (Women +) 46 Unemployment rate (Men +) 13 Unemployment rate (Women +) 10
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 310 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 35 11.3% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 35 11.3% 12.4% Construction 40 12.9% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 50 16.1% 11.5%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 310 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 75 24.2% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 45 14.5% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 60 19.4% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 35 11.3% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 30 9.7% 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 $53,600 $44,400 Men + $63,200 $50,400 Women + $48,400 $39,600 Median household income of private households $135,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 260 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 0 0.0% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 0 0.0% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 0 0.0% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 40 15.4% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 30 11.5% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 0 0.0% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 45 17.3% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 55 21.1% 12.2% $200,000 and over 50 19.2% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 630 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 0 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 0 0.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 70 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 330 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 0 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 0 0.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 230 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 260 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 255 98.1% 68.8% Renter households 10 3.9% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 260 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 230 88.5% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 35 13.5% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 255 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 0 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 14 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 0 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 890 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 0 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 47 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 0
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 260 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 245 94.2% 95.5% Major repairs needed 10 3.9% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 260 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 255 98.1% 94.9% Not suitable 0 0.0% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 260 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 0 0.0% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 0 0.0% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 45 17.3% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 210 80.8% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 0 0.0% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 0 0.0% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 0 0.0% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 260 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 260 100.0% 55.0% Semi-detached house 0 0.0% 6.4% Row house 0 0.0% 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 620 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 585 94.3% 86.2% Movers 35 5.7% 13.8% Non-migrants 35 5.7% 10.4% Migrants 0 0.0% 3.4% Internal migrants 0 0.0% 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 605 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 455 75.2% 58.1% Movers 150 24.8% 41.9% Non-migrants 120 19.8% 27.4% Migrants 35 5.8% 14.6% Internal migrants 35 5.8% 8.5% External migrants 0 0.0% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 145 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 125 86.2% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 10 6.9% 6.0% Public transit 0 0.0% 8.8% Walked 0 0.0% 4.2% Bicycle 0 0.0% 0.9% Other methods 10 6.9% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 145 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 45 31.0% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 75 51.7% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 20 13.8% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 0 0.0% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 0 0.0% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 145 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 10 6.9% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 25 17.2% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 55 37.9% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 25 17.2% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 15 10.3% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 15 10.3% 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.