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Residential · Centre sector · Calgary, Alberta
Elboya is a residential community in the Centre sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 1,835 living in private households. 23.2% 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 8.4%. 76.3% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 0.5% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 23.4% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $94,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 45.0% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 0.72 km², giving a population density of 2,565 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 1,835 2021, private households
Visible minority 23.2% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 76.3% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 23.4% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $94,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 45.0% Calgary 31.2%
Density 2,565 /km² 1,835 people over 0.72 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,835 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 1,835 Population in private households (Men +) 945 Population in private households (Women +) 885 0 to 14 years 315 17.2% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 1,240 67.6% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 245 13.3% 11.8% 85 years and over 35 1.9% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 75 0-4 (Men +) 25 0-4 (Women +) 50 5-9 (Total) 85 5-9 (Men +) 45 5-9 (Women +) 40 10-14 (Total) 155 10-14 (Men +) 65 10-14 (Women +) 90 15-19 (Total) 130 15-19 (Men +) 65 15-19 (Women +) 65 20-24 (Total) 150 20-24 (Men +) 85 20-24 (Women +) 65 25-29 (Total) 90 25-29 (Men +) 50 25-29 (Women +) 40 30-34 (Total) 170 30-34 (Men +) 95 30-34 (Women +) 75 35-39 (Total) 130 35-39 (Men +) 70 35-39 (Women +) 60 40-44 (Total) 105 40-44 (Men +) 65 40-44 (Women +) 45 45-49 (Total) 135 45-49 (Men +) 65 45-49 (Women +) 70 50-54 (Total) 155 50-54 (Men +) 75 50-54 (Women +) 75 55-59 (Total) 90 55-59 (Men +) 50 55-59 (Women +) 35 60-64 (Total) 95 60-64 (Men +) 45 60-64 (Women +) 55 65-69 (Total) 105 65-69 (Men +) 55 65-69 (Women +) 50 70-74 (Total) 95 70-74 (Men +) 50 70-74 (Women +) 40 75-79 (Total) 20 75-79 (Men +) 0 75-79 (Women +) 20 80-84 (Total) 25 80-84 (Men +) 10 80-84 (Women +) 20 85-89 (Total) 25 85-89 (Men +) 20 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 740 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 195 26.4% 26.4% 2 persons 270 36.5% 31.9% 3 persons 115 15.5% 15.9% 4 persons 95 12.8% 15.8% 5 or more persons 75 10.1% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 490 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 415 84.7% 85.3% Married couples 335 68.4% 71.9% With children 15 3.1% 4.2% Without children 65 13.3% 9.2% Common-law couples 80 16.3% 13.4% One-parent families 70 14.3% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 70 100.0% 100.0% Women + 65 92.9% 78.3% Men + 10 14.3% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 1,520 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 860 56.6% 58.9% Married 700 46.0% 49.8% Common-law 155 10.2% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 665 43.8% 41.1% Never married 470 30.9% 29.2% Separated 35 2.3% 2.2% Divorced 130 8.6% 6.3% Widowed 25 1.6% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,835 100.0% 100.0% English only 1,480 80.7% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 320 17.4% 6.6% Neither English nor French 25 1.4% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,835 100.0% 100.0% English 1,590 86.7% 75.3% French 30 1.6% 0.5% Non-official language 125 6.8% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 30 1.6% 2.1% Spanish 10 0.5% 1.4% Multiple languages 85 4.6% 5.5% Mandarin 20 1.1% 1.7%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,835 100.0% 100.0% English 1,410 76.8% 63.9% French 55 3.0% 1.2% Non-official language 310 16.9% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 40 2.2% 3.2% Spanish 20 1.1% 2.3% Multiple responses 60 3.3% 5.2% Mandarin 20 1.1% 2.4% Russian 25 1.4%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,835 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 65 3.5% 5.2% Spanish 85 4.6% 4.2% Hindi 55 3.0% 3.3% German 45 2.5%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,835 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 10 0.5% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 1,820 99.2% 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 1,835 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 425 23.2% 41.4% South Asian 155 8.4% 11.0% Chinese 65 3.5% 7.1% Black 45 2.5% 5.5% Filipino 70 3.8% 6.5% Arab 25 1.4% 2.4% Latin American 30 1.6% 2.5% Southeast Asian 20 1.1% 2.0% West Asian 0 0.0% 1.2% Korean 0 0.0% 1.0% Japanese 10 0.5% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 0 0.0% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 0 0.0% 1.5% Not a visible minority 1,410 76.8% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,835 100.0% 100.0% First generation 560 30.5% 36.5% Second generation 380 20.7% 21.8% Third generation or more 895 48.8% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 1,835 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 15 0.8% 1.6% Christian 680 37.1% 44.5% Hindu 70 3.8% 2.6% Jewish 0 0.0% 0.5% Muslim 105 5.7% 7.4% Sikh 0 0.0% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 10 0.5% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 955 52.0% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,835 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 1,310 71.4% 64.6% Immigrants 430 23.4% 33.3% Before 1980 140 7.6% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 40 2.2% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 35 1.9% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 50 2.7% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 80 4.4% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 85 4.6% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 90 4.9% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,835 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 1,630 88.8% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 205 11.2% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 430 100.0% 100.0% Americas 60 13.9% 10.2% Europe 190 44.2% 16.0% Africa 40 9.3% 12.0% Asia 135 31.4% 61.0% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 50 11.6% 15.2% United Kingdom 80 18.6% 5.0% Other places of birth in Europe 30 7.0% Other places of birth in Asia 25 5.8% United States of America 40 9.3%
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 85 100.0% 100.0% Americas 10 11.8% 9.3% Europe 25 29.4% 8.0% Africa 10 11.8% 18.5% Asia 40 47.1% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 25 29.4% 19.0% India 10 11.8% 17.3% United Kingdom 20 23.5% United States of America 10 11.8%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 285 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 170 59.6% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 80 28.1% 28.0% Refugees 25 8.8% 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 1,520 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 135 8.9% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 320 21.1% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,060 69.7% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 95 6.2% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 210 13.8% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 45 3.0% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 710 46.7% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 1,520 In the labour force 965 Employed 835 Self-Employed 235 Unemployed 125 Not in the labour force 550 Labour force participation rate 64 Employment rate 55 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 +) 810 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 705 In the labour force (Men +) 565 In the labour force (Women +) 400 Employed (Men +) 485 Employed (Women +) 355 Self-Employed (Men +) 140 Self-Employed (Women +) 95 Unemployed (Men +) 85 Unemployed (Women +) 45 Not in the labour force (Men +) 240 Not in the labour force (Women +) 310 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 70 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 57 Employment rate (Men +) 60 Employment rate (Women +) 50 Unemployment rate (Men +) 15 Unemployment rate (Women +) 11
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 965 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 90 9.3% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 120 12.4% 12.4% Construction 75 7.8% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 190 19.7% 11.5% Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 75 7.8%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 965 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 165 17.1% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 110 11.4% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 210 21.8% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 100 10.4% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 130 13.5% 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 $47,600 $44,400 Men + $55,600 $50,400 Women + $42,400 $39,600 Median household income of private households $94,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 745 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 25 3.4% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 45 6.0% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 85 11.4% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 105 14.1% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 85 11.4% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 40 5.4% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 0 0.0% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 90 12.1% 12.2% $200,000 and over 205 27.5% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 1,830 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 180 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 10 10.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 385 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 45 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 12 12.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 1,170 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 105 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 9 9.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 275 65 years and over (Number in low income) 30 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 11 11.0% 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 745 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 410 55.0% 68.8% Renter households 335 45.0% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 740 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 530 71.6% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 210 28.4% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 410 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 330 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 20 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 39 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,680 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,280 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 48 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 0
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 745 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 695 93.3% 95.5% Major repairs needed 45 6.0% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 745 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 730 98.0% 94.9% Not suitable 10 1.3% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 745 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 330 44.3% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 120 16.1% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 75 10.1% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 50 6.7% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 55 7.4% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 80 10.7% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 35 4.7% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 745 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 435 58.4% 55.0% Semi-detached house 0 0.0% 6.4% Row house 0 0.0% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 60 8.1% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 80 10.7% 16.3% Apartment in a building that has more than 5 storeys 165 22.1% 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 1,820 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 1,610 88.5% 86.2% Movers 210 11.5% 13.8% Non-migrants 135 7.4% 10.4% Migrants 70 3.9% 3.4% Internal migrants 45 2.5% 2.3% External migrants 25 1.4% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 1,755 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 1,020 58.1% 58.1% Movers 730 41.6% 41.9% Non-migrants 450 25.6% 27.4% Migrants 285 16.2% 14.6% Internal migrants 170 9.7% 8.5% External migrants 115 6.5% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 550 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 405 73.6% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 25 4.5% 6.0% Public transit 25 4.5% 8.8% Walked 45 8.2% 4.2% Bicycle 25 4.5% 0.9% Other methods 15 2.7% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 550 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 245 44.5% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 205 37.3% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 70 12.7% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 10 1.8% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 15 2.7% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 550 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 40 7.3% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 60 10.9% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 150 27.3% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 140 25.4% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 100 18.2% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 55 10.0% 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.