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Residential · Southeast sector · Calgary, Alberta
Douglasdale Glen is a residential community in the Southeast sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 12,920 living in private households. 25.7% 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 5.7%. 72.3% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 2.0% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 23.3% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $130,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 12.5% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 6.35 km², giving a population density of 2,033 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 12,920 2021, private households
Visible minority 25.7% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 72.3% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 23.3% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $130,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 12.5% Calgary 31.2%
Density 2,033 /km² 12,920 people over 6.35 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 12,920 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 12,920 Population in private households (Men +) 6,370 Population in private households (Women +) 6,555 0 to 14 years 1,920 14.9% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 8,780 68.0% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 2,120 16.4% 11.8% 85 years and over 100 0.8% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 750 0-4 (Men +) 350 0-4 (Women +) 400 5-9 (Total) 590 5-9 (Men +) 285 5-9 (Women +) 300 10-14 (Total) 580 10-14 (Men +) 325 10-14 (Women +) 255 15-19 (Total) 765 15-19 (Men +) 400 15-19 (Women +) 360 20-24 (Total) 795 20-24 (Men +) 420 20-24 (Women +) 370 25-29 (Total) 660 25-29 (Men +) 310 25-29 (Women +) 350 30-34 (Total) 795 30-34 (Men +) 395 30-34 (Women +) 400 35-39 (Total) 1,000 35-39 (Men +) 515 35-39 (Women +) 485 40-44 (Total) 780 40-44 (Men +) 375 40-44 (Women +) 405 45-49 (Total) 735 45-49 (Men +) 320 45-49 (Women +) 410 50-54 (Total) 1,010 50-54 (Men +) 435 50-54 (Women +) 575 55-59 (Total) 1,160 55-59 (Men +) 570 55-59 (Women +) 590 60-64 (Total) 1,090 60-64 (Men +) 565 60-64 (Women +) 525 65-69 (Total) 805 65-69 (Men +) 380 65-69 (Women +) 425 70-74 (Total) 720 70-74 (Men +) 355 70-74 (Women +) 365 75-79 (Total) 405 75-79 (Men +) 230 75-79 (Women +) 175 80-84 (Total) 190 80-84 (Men +) 80 80-84 (Women +) 110 85-89 (Total) 85 85-89 (Men +) 45 85-89 (Women +) 40 90-94 (Total) 10 90-94 (Men +) 0 90-94 (Women +) 10 95-99 (Total) 10 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 4,885 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 845 17.3% 26.4% 2 persons 1,970 40.3% 31.9% 3 persons 795 16.3% 15.9% 4 persons 840 17.2% 15.8% 5 or more persons 435 8.9% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 4,025 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 3,635 90.3% 85.3% Married couples 3,130 77.8% 71.9% With children 165 4.1% 4.2% Without children 340 8.4% 9.2% Common-law couples 505 12.6% 13.4% One-parent families 390 9.7% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 390 100.0% 100.0% Women + 285 73.1% 78.3% Men + 105 26.9% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 11,005 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 7,350 66.8% 58.9% Married 6,335 57.6% 49.8% Common-law 1,015 9.2% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 3,650 33.2% 41.1% Never married 2,580 23.4% 29.2% Separated 195 1.8% 2.2% Divorced 520 4.7% 6.3% Widowed 360 3.3% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 12,920 100.0% 100.0% English only 11,935 92.4% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 820 6.3% 6.6% Neither English nor French 170 1.3% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 12,920 100.0% 100.0% English 11,010 85.2% 75.3% French 50 0.4% 0.5% Non-official language 1,435 11.1% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 140 1.1% 2.1% Spanish 175 1.4% 1.4% Multiple languages 425 3.3% 5.5% Yue (Cantonese) 150 1.2% Mandarin 80 0.6% 1.7% Punjabi (Panjabi) 150 1.2% 2.8%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 12,920 100.0% 100.0% English 9,715 75.2% 63.9% French 175 1.4% 1.2% Non-official language 2,590 20.1% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 405 3.1% 3.2% Spanish 280 2.2% 2.3% Multiple responses 445 3.4% 5.2% Yue (Cantonese) 250 1.9% 2.5% Punjabi (Panjabi) 170 1.3% 3.4% Urdu 105 0.8%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 12,920 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 505 3.9% 5.2% Spanish 475 3.7% 4.2% Hindi 220 1.7% 3.3% Yue (Cantonese) 300 2.3% Punjabi (Panjabi) 300 2.3% 4.7%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 12,920 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 265 2.0% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 12,655 98.0% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 265 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 80 30.2% 44.6% Metis 185 69.8% 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 12,920 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 3,315 25.7% 41.4% South Asian 730 5.7% 11.0% Chinese 510 4.0% 7.1% Black 305 2.4% 5.5% Filipino 705 5.5% 6.5% Arab 250 1.9% 2.4% Latin American 320 2.5% 2.5% Southeast Asian 190 1.5% 2.0% West Asian 70 0.5% 1.2% Korean 65 0.5% 1.0% Japanese 70 0.5% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 0 0.0% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 90 0.7% 1.5% Not a visible minority 9,605 74.3% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 12,920 100.0% 100.0% First generation 3,280 25.4% 36.5% Second generation 2,645 20.5% 21.8% Third generation or more 7,000 54.2% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 12,920 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 125 1.0% 1.6% Christian 6,955 53.8% 44.5% Hindu 205 1.6% 2.6% Jewish 35 0.3% 0.5% Muslim 430 3.3% 7.4% Sikh 200 1.6% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 60 0.5% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 4,895 37.9% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 12,920 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 9,780 75.7% 64.6% Immigrants 3,010 23.3% 33.3% Before 1980 585 4.5% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 415 3.2% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 615 4.8% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 825 6.4% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 280 2.2% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 290 2.2% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 125 1.0% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 12,920 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 12,270 95.0% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 650 5.0% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 3,010 100.0% 100.0% Americas 395 13.1% 10.2% Europe 845 28.1% 16.0% Africa 220 7.3% 12.0% Asia 1,515 50.3% 61.0% Oceania and other 30 1.0% 0.8% Philippines 485 16.1% 15.2% Other places of birth in Americas 125 4.2% United Kingdom 290 9.6% 5.0% India 225 7.5% 13.1% China 150 5.0% 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 290 100.0% 100.0% Americas 35 12.1% 9.3% Europe 30 10.3% 8.0% Africa 25 8.6% 18.5% Asia 195 67.2% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 85 29.3% 19.0% India 20 6.9% 17.3% Nigeria 20 6.9% 7.2% China 20 6.9% 6.8% Korea, South 20 6.9%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 2,425 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 1,290 53.2% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 725 29.9% 28.0% Refugees 390 16.1% 14.6% Other immigrants 15 0.6% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 11,000 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 1,145 10.4% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 3,115 28.3% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 6,745 61.3% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 695 6.3% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 1,990 18.1% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 375 3.4% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 3,685 33.5% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 11,000 In the labour force 7,495 Employed 6,760 Self-Employed 1,090 Unemployed 740 Not in the labour force 3,505 Labour force participation rate 68 Employment rate 62 Unemployment rate 10
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 5,410 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 5,595 In the labour force (Men +) 3,890 In the labour force (Women +) 3,610 Employed (Men +) 3,520 Employed (Women +) 3,245 Self-Employed (Men +) 660 Self-Employed (Women +) 425 Unemployed (Men +) 370 Unemployed (Women +) 365 Not in the labour force (Men +) 1,520 Not in the labour force (Women +) 1,985 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 72 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 65 Employment rate (Men +) 65 Employment rate (Women +) 58 Unemployment rate (Men +) 10 Unemployment rate (Women +) 10
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 7,495 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 880 11.7% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 930 12.4% 12.4% Construction 530 7.1% 8.1% Manufacturing 480 6.4% Professional, scientific and technical services 900 12.0% 11.5%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 7,495 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 1,825 24.4% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 1,120 14.9% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 1,545 20.6% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 765 10.2% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 865 11.5% 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 $53,200 $44,400 Men + $65,500 $50,400 Women + $45,200 $39,600 Median household income of private households $130,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 4,885 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 70 1.4% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 180 3.7% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 435 8.9% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 430 8.8% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 550 11.3% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 645 13.2% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 600 12.3% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 870 17.8% 12.2% $200,000 and over 1,080 22.1% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 12,920 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 525 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 2,350 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 130 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 6 6.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 8,345 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 315 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 4 4.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 2,220 65 years and over (Number in low income) 85 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 4 4.0% 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 4,885 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 4,275 87.5% 68.8% Renter households 610 12.5% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 4,870 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 4,240 87.1% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 625 12.8% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 4,270 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 610 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 10 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 33 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,640 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,700 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 57 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 0
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 4,885 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 4,680 95.8% 95.5% Major repairs needed 205 4.2% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 4,885 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 4,780 97.8% 94.9% Not suitable 105 2.1% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 4,885 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 20 0.4% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 75 1.5% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 765 15.7% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 2,885 59.1% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 270 5.5% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 560 11.5% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 320 6.5% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 4,885 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 3,920 80.2% 55.0% Semi-detached house 140 2.9% 6.4% Row house 285 5.8% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 10 0.2% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 530 10.8% 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 12,785 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 11,580 90.6% 86.2% Movers 1,200 9.4% 13.8% Non-migrants 935 7.3% 10.4% Migrants 270 2.1% 3.4% Internal migrants 180 1.4% 2.3% External migrants 90 0.7% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 12,175 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 8,660 71.1% 58.1% Movers 3,505 28.8% 41.9% Non-migrants 2,560 21.0% 27.4% Migrants 950 7.8% 14.6% Internal migrants 655 5.4% 8.5% External migrants 295 2.4% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 4,640 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 3,975 85.7% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 245 5.3% 6.0% Public transit 195 4.2% 8.8% Walked 95 2.0% 4.2% Bicycle 0 0.0% 0.9% Other methods 140 3.0% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 4,640 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 1,280 27.6% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 2,395 51.6% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 695 15.0% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 110 2.4% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 160 3.5% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 4,640 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 300 6.5% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 860 18.5% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 1,260 27.2% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 990 21.3% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 610 13.2% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 620 13.4% 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.