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Residential · South sector · Calgary, Alberta
Fairview is a residential community in the South sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 3,675 living in private households. 26.6% of residents identified as members of a racialized (visible minority) group, against 41.4% across Calgary as a whole; the largest single group was Filipino at 13.8%. 69.9% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 3.7% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 26.6% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $84,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 33.9% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 1.31 km², giving a population density of 2,816 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 3,675 2021, private households
Visible minority 26.6% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 69.9% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 26.6% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $84,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 33.9% Calgary 31.2%
Density 2,816 /km² 3,675 people over 1.31 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,675 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 3,675 Population in private households (Men +) 1,885 Population in private households (Women +) 1,785 0 to 14 years 575 15.7% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 2,540 69.1% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 450 12.2% 11.8% 85 years and over 110 3.0% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 225 0-4 (Men +) 150 0-4 (Women +) 80 5-9 (Total) 170 5-9 (Men +) 105 5-9 (Women +) 60 10-14 (Total) 175 10-14 (Men +) 95 10-14 (Women +) 85 15-19 (Total) 165 15-19 (Men +) 85 15-19 (Women +) 80 20-24 (Total) 195 20-24 (Men +) 85 20-24 (Women +) 120 25-29 (Total) 245 25-29 (Men +) 115 25-29 (Women +) 130 30-34 (Total) 315 30-34 (Men +) 170 30-34 (Women +) 145 35-39 (Total) 305 35-39 (Men +) 155 35-39 (Women +) 150 40-44 (Total) 305 40-44 (Men +) 145 40-44 (Women +) 160 45-49 (Total) 265 45-49 (Men +) 160 45-49 (Women +) 105 50-54 (Total) 190 50-54 (Men +) 80 50-54 (Women +) 110 55-59 (Total) 295 55-59 (Men +) 160 55-59 (Women +) 135 60-64 (Total) 255 60-64 (Men +) 125 60-64 (Women +) 130 65-69 (Total) 200 65-69 (Men +) 100 65-69 (Women +) 100 70-74 (Total) 105 70-74 (Men +) 40 70-74 (Women +) 65 75-79 (Total) 80 75-79 (Men +) 40 75-79 (Women +) 35 80-84 (Total) 65 80-84 (Men +) 35 80-84 (Women +) 35 85-89 (Total) 80 85-89 (Men +) 25 85-89 (Women +) 60 90-94 (Total) 25 90-94 (Men +) 15 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 1,560 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 425 27.2% 26.4% 2 persons 590 37.8% 31.9% 3 persons 270 17.3% 15.9% 4 persons 175 11.2% 15.8% 5 or more persons 110 7.0% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 1,070 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 850 79.4% 85.3% Married couples 650 60.8% 71.9% With children 40 3.7% 4.2% Without children 155 14.5% 9.2% Common-law couples 200 18.7% 13.4% One-parent families 220 20.6% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 220 100.0% 100.0% Women + 170 77.3% 78.3% Men + 50 22.7% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 3,095 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 1,750 56.5% 58.9% Married 1,350 43.6% 49.8% Common-law 400 12.9% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 1,350 43.6% 41.1% Never married 865 27.9% 29.2% Separated 100 3.2% 2.2% Divorced 245 7.9% 6.3% Widowed 130 4.2% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,675 100.0% 100.0% English only 3,330 90.6% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 310 8.4% 6.6% Neither English nor French 40 1.1% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,675 100.0% 100.0% English 3,020 82.2% 75.3% French 30 0.8% 0.5% Non-official language 365 9.9% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 155 4.2% 2.1% Vietnamese 15 0.4% Arabic 25 0.7% Multiple languages 260 7.1% 5.5% Russian 25 0.7%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,675 100.0% 100.0% English 2,670 72.7% 63.9% French 60 1.6% 1.2% Non-official language 740 20.1% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 245 6.7% 3.2% Arabic 30 0.8% Spanish 75 2.0% 2.3% Multiple responses 210 5.7% 5.2% German 35 0.9% Russian 45 1.2%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,675 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 440 12.0% 5.2% Arabic 55 1.5% Spanish 130 3.5% 4.2% German 60 1.6% Russian 60 1.6%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,670 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 135 3.7% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 3,535 96.3% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 135 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 55 40.7% 44.6% Metis 80 59.3% 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 3,670 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 975 26.6% 41.4% South Asian 55 1.5% 11.0% Chinese 50 1.4% 7.1% Black 85 2.3% 5.5% Filipino 505 13.8% 6.5% Arab 0 0.0% 2.4% Latin American 50 1.4% 2.5% Southeast Asian 95 2.6% 2.0% West Asian 0 0.0% 1.2% Korean 30 0.8% 1.0% Japanese 20 0.5% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 20 0.5% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 50 1.4% 1.5% Not a visible minority 2,700 73.6% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,670 100.0% 100.0% First generation 1,025 27.9% 36.5% Second generation 785 21.4% 21.8% Third generation or more 1,865 50.8% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 3,670 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 25 0.7% 1.6% Christian 1,945 53.0% 44.5% Hindu 25 0.7% 2.6% Jewish 35 0.9% 0.5% Muslim 85 2.3% 7.4% Sikh 0 0.0% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 50 1.4% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 1,510 41.1% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,670 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 2,665 72.6% 64.6% Immigrants 975 26.6% 33.3% Before 1980 140 3.8% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 105 2.9% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 85 2.3% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 160 4.4% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 190 5.2% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 290 7.9% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 35 0.9% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,670 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 3,200 87.2% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 470 12.8% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 975 100.0% 100.0% Americas 90 9.2% 10.2% Europe 230 23.6% 16.0% Africa 80 8.2% 12.0% Asia 550 56.4% 61.0% Oceania and other 15 1.5% 0.8% Philippines 410 42.0% 15.2% Other places of birth in Africa 50 5.1% United Kingdom 75 7.7% 5.0% Other places of birth in Europe 45 4.6% Other places of birth in Asia 40 4.1%
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 10 3.5% 9.3% Europe 20 6.9% 8.0% Africa 20 6.9% 18.5% Asia 245 84.5% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 210 72.4% 19.0% Other places of birth in Africa 15 5.2% Other places of birth in Asia 20 6.9% Other places of birth in Europe 15 5.2%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 835 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 545 65.3% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 165 19.8% 28.0% Refugees 120 14.4% 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 3,095 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 410 13.2% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 860 27.8% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,825 59.0% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 320 10.3% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 635 20.5% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 120 3.9% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 755 24.4% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 3,095 In the labour force 2,085 Employed 1,835 Self-Employed 275 Unemployed 250 Not in the labour force 1,015 Labour force participation rate 67 Employment rate 59 Unemployment rate 12
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 1,535 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 1,560 In the labour force (Men +) 1,115 In the labour force (Women +) 970 Employed (Men +) 970 Employed (Women +) 860 Self-Employed (Men +) 160 Self-Employed (Women +) 120 Unemployed (Men +) 135 Unemployed (Women +) 105 Not in the labour force (Men +) 425 Not in the labour force (Women +) 585 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 73 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 62 Employment rate (Men +) 63 Employment rate (Women +) 55 Unemployment rate (Men +) 12 Unemployment rate (Women +) 11
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 2,085 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 210 10.1% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 235 11.3% 12.4% Construction 275 13.2% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 210 10.1% 11.5%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 2,085 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 600 28.8% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 430 20.6% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 320 15.3% 18.5% Health occupations 150 7.2% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 195 9.3% 10.6%
Income Median Household and Individual Income Before Tax in 2020 Indicator Number Share Calgary Median income of population aged 15 years and over $39,600 $44,400 Men + $44,000 $50,400 Women + $37,600 $39,600 Median household income of private households $84,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,565 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 75 4.8% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 255 16.3% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 180 11.5% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 215 13.7% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 175 11.2% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 170 10.9% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 175 11.2% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 185 11.8% 12.2% $200,000 and over 110 7.0% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 3,675 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 465 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 13 13.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 685 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 115 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 17 17.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 2,430 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 260 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 11 11.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 560 65 years and over (Number in low income) 90 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 16 16.0% 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 1,565 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 1,035 66.1% 68.8% Renter households 530 33.9% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 1,560 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 1,230 78.8% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 330 21.1% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 1,035 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 530 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 16 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 31 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,480 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,240 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 57 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 13
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,565 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 1,485 94.9% 95.5% Major repairs needed 80 5.1% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,565 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 1,445 92.3% 94.9% Not suitable 115 7.3% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,565 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 955 61.0% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 470 30.0% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 45 2.9% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 40 2.6% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 35 2.2% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 10 0.6% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 0 0.0% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,560 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 1,170 75.0% 55.0% Semi-detached house 0 0.0% 6.4% Row house 0 0.0% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 80 5.1% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 145 9.3% 16.3% Apartment in a building that has more than 5 storeys 170 10.9% 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 3,635 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 3,100 85.3% 86.2% Movers 535 14.7% 13.8% Non-migrants 395 10.9% 10.4% Migrants 140 3.9% 3.4% Internal migrants 105 2.9% 2.3% External migrants 30 0.8% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 3,445 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 2,100 61.0% 58.1% Movers 1,345 39.0% 41.9% Non-migrants 895 26.0% 27.4% Migrants 450 13.1% 14.6% Internal migrants 250 7.3% 8.5% External migrants 200 5.8% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,455 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 1,110 76.3% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 100 6.9% 6.0% Public transit 155 10.7% 8.8% Walked 50 3.4% 4.2% Bicycle 10 0.7% 0.9% Other methods 35 2.4% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,455 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 460 31.6% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 620 42.6% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 260 17.9% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 35 2.4% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 85 5.8% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,455 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 95 6.5% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 230 15.8% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 365 25.1% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 290 19.9% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 255 17.5% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 230 15.8% 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.