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Residential · Centre sector · Calgary, Alberta
Elbow Park is a residential community in the Centre sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 3,285 living in private households. 10.0% 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 2.9%. 88.3% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 1.7% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 11.2% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $288,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 6.1% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 1.77 km², giving a population density of 1,860 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 3,285 2021, private households
Visible minority 10.0% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 88.3% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 11.2% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $288,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 6.1% Calgary 31.2%
Density 1,860 /km² 3,285 people over 1.77 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,285 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 3,285 Population in private households (Men +) 1,595 Population in private households (Women +) 1,690 0 to 14 years 700 21.3% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 2,050 62.4% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 490 14.9% 11.8% 85 years and over 55 1.7% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 185 0-4 (Men +) 85 0-4 (Women +) 105 5-9 (Total) 230 5-9 (Men +) 135 5-9 (Women +) 90 10-14 (Total) 285 10-14 (Men +) 140 10-14 (Women +) 140 15-19 (Total) 245 15-19 (Men +) 100 15-19 (Women +) 145 20-24 (Total) 185 20-24 (Men +) 85 20-24 (Women +) 95 25-29 (Total) 95 25-29 (Men +) 40 25-29 (Women +) 60 30-34 (Total) 90 30-34 (Men +) 45 30-34 (Women +) 50 35-39 (Total) 170 35-39 (Men +) 75 35-39 (Women +) 100 40-44 (Total) 170 40-44 (Men +) 70 40-44 (Women +) 105 45-49 (Total) 265 45-49 (Men +) 130 45-49 (Women +) 140 50-54 (Total) 295 50-54 (Men +) 160 50-54 (Women +) 135 55-59 (Total) 240 55-59 (Men +) 140 55-59 (Women +) 95 60-64 (Total) 285 60-64 (Men +) 130 60-64 (Women +) 155 65-69 (Total) 225 65-69 (Men +) 110 65-69 (Women +) 115 70-74 (Total) 160 70-74 (Men +) 85 70-74 (Women +) 70 75-79 (Total) 70 75-79 (Men +) 25 75-79 (Women +) 45 80-84 (Total) 35 80-84 (Men +) 10 80-84 (Women +) 15 85-89 (Total) 45 85-89 (Men +) 20 85-89 (Women +) 25 90-94 (Total) 15 90-94 (Men +) 0 90-94 (Women +) 10 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 1,145 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 170 14.8% 26.4% 2 persons 375 32.8% 31.9% 3 persons 195 17.0% 15.9% 4 persons 285 24.9% 15.8% 5 or more persons 115 10.0% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 955 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 895 93.7% 85.3% Married couples 820 85.9% 71.9% With children 45 4.7% 4.2% Without children 30 3.1% 9.2% Common-law couples 70 7.3% 13.4% One-parent families 60 6.3% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 60 100.0% 100.0% Women + 40 66.7% 78.3% Men + 20 33.3% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 2,590 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 1,830 70.7% 58.9% Married 1,680 64.9% 49.8% Common-law 145 5.6% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 760 29.3% 41.1% Never married 565 21.8% 29.2% Separated 25 1.0% 2.2% Divorced 95 3.7% 6.3% Widowed 75 2.9% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,285 100.0% 100.0% English only 2,765 84.2% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 520 15.8% 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 3,285 100.0% 100.0% English 3,180 96.8% 75.3% French 0 0.0% 0.5% Non-official language 90 2.7% 18.8% Multiple languages 20 0.6% 5.5% Yue (Cantonese) 15 0.5%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,285 100.0% 100.0% English 2,985 90.9% 63.9% French 35 1.1% 1.2% Non-official language 220 6.7% 29.6% Multiple responses 50 1.5% 5.2% Yue (Cantonese) 10 0.3% 2.5% Mandarin 15 0.5% 2.4% Polish 20 0.6% Dutch 25 0.8%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,285 100.0% 100.0% Spanish 165 5.0% 4.2% German 35 1.1% Mandarin 45 1.4% 3.5% Yue (Cantonese) 30 0.9%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,290 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 55 1.7% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 3,230 98.2% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 55 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 0 0.0% 44.6% Metis 45 81.8% 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 3,290 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 330 10.0% 41.4% South Asian 85 2.6% 11.0% Chinese 95 2.9% 7.1% Black 25 0.8% 5.5% Filipino 10 0.3% 6.5% Arab 0 0.0% 2.4% Latin American 15 0.5% 2.5% Southeast Asian 45 1.4% 2.0% West Asian 0 0.0% 1.2% Korean 25 0.8% 1.0% Japanese 0 0.0% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 0 0.0% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 25 0.8% 1.5% Not a visible minority 2,960 90.0% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,290 100.0% 100.0% First generation 475 14.4% 36.5% Second generation 730 22.2% 21.8% Third generation or more 2,090 63.5% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 3,290 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 30 0.9% 1.6% Christian 1,545 47.0% 44.5% Hindu 0 0.0% 2.6% Jewish 95 2.9% 0.5% Muslim 55 1.7% 7.4% Sikh 10 0.3% 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 1,550 47.1% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,290 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 2,885 87.7% 64.6% Immigrants 370 11.2% 33.3% Before 1980 120 3.6% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 40 1.2% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 60 1.8% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 65 2.0% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 30 0.9% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 55 1.7% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 35 1.1% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,290 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 3,175 96.5% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 115 3.5% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 370 100.0% 100.0% Americas 95 25.7% 10.2% Europe 170 46.0% 16.0% Africa 10 2.7% 12.0% Asia 75 20.3% 61.0% Oceania and other 20 5.4% 0.8% United Kingdom 75 20.3% 5.0% Other places of birth in Asia 15 4.0% United States of America 85 23.0% Hong Kong 15 4.0% Poland 20 5.4%
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 55 100.0% 100.0% Americas 10 18.2% 9.3% Europe 35 63.6% 8.0% Africa 0 0.0% 18.5% Asia 0 0.0% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% United Kingdom 10 18.2% United States of America 10 18.2%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 250 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 150 60.0% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 70 28.0% 28.0% Refugees 25 10.0% 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 2,590 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 200 7.7% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 340 13.1% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,050 79.2% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 35 1.4% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 175 6.8% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 30 1.2% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,815 70.1% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 2,590 In the labour force 1,635 Employed 1,480 Self-Employed 600 Unemployed 155 Not in the labour force 955 Labour force participation rate 63 Employment rate 57 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 +) 1,235 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 1,355 In the labour force (Men +) 870 In the labour force (Women +) 765 Employed (Men +) 825 Employed (Women +) 655 Self-Employed (Men +) 355 Self-Employed (Women +) 240 Unemployed (Men +) 50 Unemployed (Women +) 105 Not in the labour force (Men +) 360 Not in the labour force (Women +) 590 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 70 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 57 Employment rate (Men +) 67 Employment rate (Women +) 48 Unemployment rate (Men +) 6 Unemployment rate (Women +) 14
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 1,635 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 115 7.0% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 165 10.1% 12.4% Professional, scientific and technical services 380 23.2% 11.5% Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 145 8.9% Finance and insurance 185 11.3%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 1,635 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 230 14.1% 24.0% Business, finance and administration occupations 460 28.1% 18.5% Health occupations 140 8.6% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 260 15.9% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 150 9.2% 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 $90,000 $44,400 Men + $147,000 $50,400 Women + $58,800 $39,600 Median household income of private households $288,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,140 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 15 1.3% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 45 4.0% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 40 3.5% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 50 4.4% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 45 4.0% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 55 4.8% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 60 5.3% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 80 7.0% 12.2% $200,000 and over 720 63.2% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 3,290 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 255 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 8 8.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 870 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 85 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 10 10.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 1,875 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 130 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 7 7.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 545 65 years and over (Number in low income) 35 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 1,140 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 1,070 93.9% 68.8% Renter households 70 6.1% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 1,130 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 930 82.3% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 200 17.7% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 1,070 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 75 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 18 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 27 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 2,100 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 2,440 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 48 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 0
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,140 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 1,115 97.8% 95.5% Major repairs needed 30 2.6% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,140 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 1,135 99.6% 94.9% Not suitable 10 0.9% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,140 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 625 54.8% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 60 5.3% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 40 3.5% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 110 9.7% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 130 11.4% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 120 10.5% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 55 4.8% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,145 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 1,120 97.8% 55.0% Semi-detached house 0 0.0% 6.4% Row house 0 0.0% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 10 0.9% 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 3,275 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 2,990 91.3% 86.2% Movers 290 8.8% 13.8% Non-migrants 230 7.0% 10.4% Migrants 60 1.8% 3.4% Internal migrants 15 0.5% 2.3% External migrants 45 1.4% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 3,100 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 2,205 71.1% 58.1% Movers 895 28.9% 41.9% Non-migrants 705 22.7% 27.4% Migrants 190 6.1% 14.6% Internal migrants 100 3.2% 8.5% External migrants 90 2.9% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 825 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 640 77.6% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 60 7.3% 6.0% Public transit 10 1.2% 8.8% Walked 60 7.3% 4.2% Bicycle 30 3.6% 0.9% Other methods 25 3.0% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 825 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 410 49.7% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 335 40.6% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 75 9.1% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 10 1.2% 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 825 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 0 0.0% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 80 9.7% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 220 26.7% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 295 35.8% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 185 22.4% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 45 5.5% 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.