Map › Communities › Edgemont Edgemont
Residential · Northwest sector · Calgary, Alberta
Edgemont is a residential community in the Northwest sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 15,255 living in private households. 56.5% of residents identified as members of a racialized (visible minority) group, against 41.4% across Calgary as a whole; the largest single group was Chinese at 30.4%. 41.1% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 2.4% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 46.0% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $121,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 15.7% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 6.52 km², giving a population density of 2,340 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
View Edgemont on the map
Population 15,255 2021, private households
Visible minority 56.5% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 41.1% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 46.0% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $121,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 15.7% Calgary 31.2%
Density 2,340 /km² 15,255 people over 6.52 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 15,255 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 15,255 Population in private households (Men +) 7,525 Population in private households (Women +) 7,735 0 to 14 years 2,480 16.3% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 9,475 62.1% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 3,015 19.8% 11.8% 85 years and over 290 1.9% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 480 0-4 (Men +) 220 0-4 (Women +) 255 5-9 (Total) 870 5-9 (Men +) 490 5-9 (Women +) 380 10-14 (Total) 1,125 10-14 (Men +) 590 10-14 (Women +) 540 15-19 (Total) 1,065 15-19 (Men +) 580 15-19 (Women +) 485 20-24 (Total) 870 20-24 (Men +) 450 20-24 (Women +) 425 25-29 (Total) 670 25-29 (Men +) 335 25-29 (Women +) 330 30-34 (Total) 635 30-34 (Men +) 310 30-34 (Women +) 330 35-39 (Total) 805 35-39 (Men +) 365 35-39 (Women +) 440 40-44 (Total) 890 40-44 (Men +) 415 40-44 (Women +) 475 45-49 (Total) 1,025 45-49 (Men +) 470 45-49 (Women +) 560 50-54 (Total) 1,125 50-54 (Men +) 545 50-54 (Women +) 580 55-59 (Total) 1,055 55-59 (Men +) 525 55-59 (Women +) 530 60-64 (Total) 1,340 60-64 (Men +) 605 60-64 (Women +) 735 65-69 (Total) 1,290 65-69 (Men +) 640 65-69 (Women +) 655 70-74 (Total) 955 70-74 (Men +) 480 70-74 (Women +) 475 75-79 (Total) 475 75-79 (Men +) 240 75-79 (Women +) 235 80-84 (Total) 295 80-84 (Men +) 125 80-84 (Women +) 170 85-89 (Total) 190 85-89 (Men +) 110 85-89 (Women +) 80 90-94 (Total) 70 90-94 (Men +) 20 90-94 (Women +) 50 95-99 (Total) 15 95-99 (Men +) 10 95-99 (Women +) 10 100 years and over (Total) 10 100 years and over (Men +) 0 100 years and over (Women +) 10
Families & households Private Households by Household Size Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 5,335 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 735 13.8% 26.4% 2 persons 1,895 35.5% 31.9% 3 persons 1,000 18.7% 15.9% 4 persons 1,060 19.9% 15.8% 5 or more persons 640 12.0% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 4,650 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 4,115 88.5% 85.3% Married couples 3,925 84.4% 71.9% With children 70 1.5% 4.2% Without children 120 2.6% 9.2% Common-law couples 190 4.1% 13.4% One-parent families 540 11.6% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 540 100.0% 100.0% Women + 435 80.6% 78.3% Men + 105 19.4% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 12,780 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 8,370 65.5% 58.9% Married 7,995 62.6% 49.8% Common-law 380 3.0% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 4,400 34.4% 41.1% Never married 3,255 25.5% 29.2% Separated 130 1.0% 2.2% Divorced 530 4.2% 6.3% Widowed 485 3.8% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 15,255 100.0% 100.0% English only 14,010 91.8% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 725 4.8% 6.6% Neither English nor French 515 3.4% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 15,255 100.0% 100.0% English 9,975 65.4% 75.3% French 15 0.1% 0.5% Non-official language 4,435 29.1% 18.8% Spanish 230 1.5% 1.4% Multiple languages 830 5.4% 5.5% Yue (Cantonese) 1,015 6.7% Mandarin 1,600 10.5% 1.7% Korean 190 1.2% Urdu 220 1.4%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 15,255 100.0% 100.0% English 7,650 50.1% 63.9% French 75 0.5% 1.2% Non-official language 6,775 44.4% 29.6% Spanish 255 1.7% 2.3% Multiple responses 760 5.0% 5.2% Yue (Cantonese) 1,530 10.0% 2.5% Mandarin 1,920 12.6% 2.4% Korean 265 1.7% Urdu 340 2.2%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 15,255 100.0% 100.0% Spanish 555 3.6% 4.2% Hindi 520 3.4% 3.3% Mandarin 2,595 17.0% 3.5% Yue (Cantonese) 1,890 12.4% Urdu 595 3.9%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 15,255 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 360 2.4% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 14,895 97.6% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 360 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 190 52.8% 44.6% Metis 175 48.6% 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 10 100.0% 100.0%
Race & diversity Visible Minority (Racialized Population) Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 15,255 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 8,620 56.5% 41.4% South Asian 1,815 11.9% 11.0% Chinese 4,635 30.4% 7.1% Black 300 2.0% 5.5% Filipino 205 1.3% 6.5% Arab 305 2.0% 2.4% Latin American 305 2.0% 2.5% Southeast Asian 175 1.1% 2.0% West Asian 335 2.2% 1.2% Korean 285 1.9% 1.0% Japanese 40 0.3% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 0 0.0% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 220 1.4% 1.5% Not a visible minority 6,635 43.5% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 15,255 100.0% 100.0% First generation 7,570 49.6% 36.5% Second generation 3,470 22.8% 21.8% Third generation or more 4,220 27.7% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 15,255 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 285 1.9% 1.6% Christian 5,985 39.2% 44.5% Hindu 420 2.8% 2.6% Jewish 55 0.4% 0.5% Muslim 1,795 11.8% 7.4% Sikh 185 1.2% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 45 0.3% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 6,485 42.5% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 15,255 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 7,925 52.0% 64.6% Immigrants 7,015 46.0% 33.3% Before 1980 1,180 7.7% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 870 5.7% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 1,220 8.0% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 2,005 13.1% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 805 5.3% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 930 6.1% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 320 2.1% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 15,255 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 13,305 87.2% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 1,950 12.8% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 7,015 100.0% 100.0% Americas 490 7.0% 10.2% Europe 780 11.1% 16.0% Africa 520 7.4% 12.0% Asia 5,190 74.0% 61.0% Oceania and other 35 0.5% 0.8% India 530 7.6% 13.1% Other places of birth in Asia 365 5.2% China 2,080 29.6% 8.4% Hong Kong 695 9.9% Pakistan 365 5.2% 4.7%
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 930 100.0% 100.0% Americas 95 10.2% 9.3% Europe 40 4.3% 8.0% Africa 125 13.4% 18.5% Asia 675 72.6% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 40 4.3% 19.0% China 310 33.3% 6.8% United States of America 55 5.9% Pakistan 55 5.9%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 5,835 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 3,955 67.8% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 1,320 22.6% 28.0% Refugees 500 8.6% 14.6% Other immigrants 50 0.9% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 12,775 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 1,230 9.6% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 2,695 21.1% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 8,855 69.3% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 425 3.3% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 1,705 13.3% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 480 3.8% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 6,245 48.9% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 12,775 In the labour force 7,450 Employed 6,465 Self-Employed 1,505 Unemployed 985 Not in the labour force 5,330 Labour force participation rate 58 Employment rate 51 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 +) 6,225 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 6,555 In the labour force (Men +) 3,935 In the labour force (Women +) 3,515 Employed (Men +) 3,415 Employed (Women +) 3,050 Self-Employed (Men +) 940 Self-Employed (Women +) 565 Unemployed (Men +) 515 Unemployed (Women +) 470 Not in the labour force (Men +) 2,290 Not in the labour force (Women +) 3,040 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 63 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 54 Employment rate (Men +) 55 Employment rate (Women +) 47 Unemployment rate (Men +) 13 Unemployment rate (Women +) 13
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 7,450 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 745 10.0% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 850 11.4% 12.4% Professional, scientific and technical services 1,325 17.8% 11.5% Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 420 5.6% Educational services 660 8.9%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 7,450 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 1,465 19.7% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 655 8.8% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 1,615 21.7% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 960 12.9% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 1,275 17.1% 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 $42,400 $44,400 Men + $51,200 $50,400 Women + $37,600 $39,600 Median household income of private households $121,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 5,335 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 115 2.2% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 415 7.8% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 515 9.7% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 550 10.3% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 565 10.6% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 605 11.3% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 550 10.3% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 755 14.2% 12.2% $200,000 and over 1,270 23.8% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 15,255 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 1,385 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 9 9.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 3,115 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 490 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 16 16.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 8,840 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 670 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 8 8.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 3,305 65 years and over (Number in low income) 225 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 7 7.0% 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 5,335 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 4,495 84.2% 68.8% Renter households 835 15.7% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 5,325 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 4,395 82.5% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 935 17.6% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 4,500 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 835 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) 37 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 940 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,620 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 40 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 13
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 5,335 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 5,015 94.0% 95.5% Major repairs needed 320 6.0% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 5,335 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 5,160 96.7% 94.9% Not suitable 175 3.3% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 5,335 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 30 0.6% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 935 17.5% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 2,450 45.9% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 1,650 30.9% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 255 4.8% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 15 0.3% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 0 0.0% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 5,335 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 4,315 80.9% 55.0% Semi-detached house 240 4.5% 6.4% Row house 395 7.4% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 30 0.6% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 350 6.6% 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 15,185 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 14,000 92.2% 86.2% Movers 1,190 7.8% 13.8% Non-migrants 725 4.8% 10.4% Migrants 465 3.1% 3.4% Internal migrants 285 1.9% 2.3% External migrants 175 1.1% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 14,775 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 10,475 70.9% 58.1% Movers 4,300 29.1% 41.9% Non-migrants 2,410 16.3% 27.4% Migrants 1,890 12.8% 14.6% Internal migrants 700 4.7% 8.5% External migrants 1,190 8.1% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 3,960 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 3,180 80.3% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 285 7.2% 6.0% Public transit 285 7.2% 8.8% Walked 70 1.8% 4.2% Bicycle 35 0.9% 0.9% Other methods 105 2.6% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 3,960 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 595 15.0% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 2,055 51.9% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 890 22.5% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 240 6.1% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 175 4.4% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 3,960 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 125 3.2% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 510 12.9% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 990 25.0% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 1,025 25.9% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 770 19.4% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 545 13.8% 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.