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Residential · Northeast sector · Calgary, Alberta
Falconridge is a residential community in the Northeast sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 10,325 living in private households. 65.8% 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 26.8%. 29.6% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 4.7% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 45.4% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $83,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 37.5% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 2.11 km², giving a population density of 4,903 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 10,325 2021, private households
Visible minority 65.8% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 29.6% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 45.4% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $83,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 37.5% Calgary 31.2%
Density 4,903 /km² 10,325 people over 2.11 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,325 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 10,325 Population in private households (Men +) 5,225 Population in private households (Women +) 5,095 0 to 14 years 2,495 24.2% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 6,845 66.3% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 920 8.9% 11.8% 85 years and over 60 0.6% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 865 0-4 (Men +) 475 0-4 (Women +) 390 5-9 (Total) 780 5-9 (Men +) 395 5-9 (Women +) 385 10-14 (Total) 855 10-14 (Men +) 425 10-14 (Women +) 430 15-19 (Total) 640 15-19 (Men +) 330 15-19 (Women +) 310 20-24 (Total) 620 20-24 (Men +) 315 20-24 (Women +) 305 25-29 (Total) 710 25-29 (Men +) 410 25-29 (Women +) 295 30-34 (Total) 800 30-34 (Men +) 335 30-34 (Women +) 470 35-39 (Total) 900 35-39 (Men +) 440 35-39 (Women +) 460 40-44 (Total) 780 40-44 (Men +) 375 40-44 (Women +) 400 45-49 (Total) 720 45-49 (Men +) 315 45-49 (Women +) 405 50-54 (Total) 680 50-54 (Men +) 395 50-54 (Women +) 280 55-59 (Total) 580 55-59 (Men +) 305 55-59 (Women +) 275 60-64 (Total) 420 60-64 (Men +) 245 60-64 (Women +) 180 65-69 (Total) 440 65-69 (Men +) 210 65-69 (Women +) 230 70-74 (Total) 285 70-74 (Men +) 140 70-74 (Women +) 140 75-79 (Total) 140 75-79 (Men +) 60 75-79 (Women +) 75 80-84 (Total) 55 80-84 (Men +) 30 80-84 (Women +) 30 85-89 (Total) 45 85-89 (Men +) 30 85-89 (Women +) 10 90-94 (Total) 15 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 3,220 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 560 17.4% 26.4% 2 persons 805 25.0% 31.9% 3 persons 550 17.1% 15.9% 4 persons 570 17.7% 15.8% 5 or more persons 725 22.5% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 2,655 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 1,985 74.8% 85.3% Married couples 1,710 64.4% 71.9% With children 190 7.2% 4.2% Without children 90 3.4% 9.2% Common-law couples 285 10.7% 13.4% One-parent families 670 25.2% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 670 100.0% 100.0% Women + 515 76.9% 78.3% Men + 155 23.1% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 7,825 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 4,200 53.7% 58.9% Married 3,635 46.5% 49.8% Common-law 565 7.2% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 3,620 46.3% 41.1% Never married 2,605 33.3% 29.2% Separated 250 3.2% 2.2% Divorced 525 6.7% 6.3% Widowed 240 3.1% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,320 100.0% 100.0% English only 9,295 90.1% 90.8% French only 30 0.3% 0.1% English and French 500 4.8% 6.6% Neither English nor French 495 4.8% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,320 100.0% 100.0% English 6,075 58.9% 75.3% French 100 1.0% 0.5% Non-official language 3,220 31.2% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 340 3.3% 2.1% Spanish 295 2.9% 1.4% Multiple languages 930 9.0% 5.5% Punjabi (Panjabi) 895 8.7% 2.8% Urdu 345 3.3% Hindi 135 1.3%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,320 100.0% 100.0% English 5,055 49.0% 63.9% French 205 2.0% 1.2% Non-official language 4,165 40.4% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 480 4.7% 3.2% Arabic 165 1.6% Spanish 405 3.9% 2.3% Multiple responses 895 8.7% 5.2% Punjabi (Panjabi) 1,040 10.1% 3.4% Urdu 440 4.3%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,320 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 945 9.2% 5.2% Spanish 540 5.2% 4.2% Hindi 930 9.0% 3.3% Punjabi (Panjabi) 1,475 14.3% 4.7% Urdu 760 7.4%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,320 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 480 4.7% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 9,840 95.3% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 480 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 295 61.5% 44.6% Metis 150 31.2% 50.4% Inuk (Inuit) 0 0.0% 1.0% Indigenous responses not included elsewhere 0 0.0% 1.9% Multiple Indigenous responses 30 6.2% 2.1%
Knowledge of Indigenous Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households with knowledge of an Indigenous language 15 100.0% 100.0%
Race & diversity Visible Minority (Racialized Population) Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,320 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 6,790 65.8% 41.4% South Asian 2,765 26.8% 11.0% Chinese 165 1.6% 7.1% Black 1,290 12.5% 5.5% Filipino 1,205 11.7% 6.5% Arab 270 2.6% 2.4% Latin American 510 4.9% 2.5% Southeast Asian 210 2.0% 2.0% West Asian 170 1.6% 1.2% Korean 0 0.0% 1.0% Japanese 10 0.1% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 80 0.8% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 105 1.0% 1.5% Not a visible minority 3,530 34.2% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,320 100.0% 100.0% First generation 5,125 49.7% 36.5% Second generation 2,360 22.9% 21.8% Third generation or more 2,835 27.5% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 10,320 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 75 0.7% 1.6% Christian 4,180 40.5% 44.5% Hindu 490 4.8% 2.6% Jewish 0 0.0% 0.5% Muslim 1,800 17.4% 7.4% Sikh 1,170 11.3% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 70 0.7% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 2,515 24.4% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,320 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 5,285 51.2% 64.6% Immigrants 4,680 45.4% 33.3% Before 1980 290 2.8% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 325 3.1% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 520 5.0% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 1,140 11.1% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 1,280 12.4% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 1,120 10.8% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 360 3.5% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,320 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 8,020 77.7% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 2,300 22.3% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 4,680 100.0% 100.0% Americas 525 11.2% 10.2% Europe 160 3.4% 16.0% Africa 720 15.4% 12.0% Asia 3,235 69.1% 61.0% Oceania and other 35 0.8% 0.8% Philippines 900 19.2% 15.2% Other places of birth in Africa 330 7.0% India 1,060 22.6% 13.1% Other places of birth in Asia 260 5.6% Pakistan 465 9.9% 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 1,120 100.0% 100.0% Americas 55 4.9% 9.3% Europe 15 1.3% 8.0% Africa 230 20.5% 18.5% Asia 825 73.7% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 265 23.7% 19.0% Other places of birth in Africa 55 4.9% India 285 25.4% 17.3% Pakistan 55 4.9%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 4,385 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 1,965 44.8% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 1,350 30.8% 28.0% Refugees 975 22.2% 14.6% Other immigrants 95 2.2% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 7,825 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 1,845 23.6% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 2,520 32.2% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,460 44.2% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 400 5.1% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 1,305 16.7% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 255 3.3% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,495 19.1% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 7,825 In the labour force 5,025 Employed 4,185 Self-Employed 630 Unemployed 835 Not in the labour force 2,800 Labour force participation rate 64 Employment rate 54 Unemployment rate 17
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 3,940 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 3,885 In the labour force (Men +) 2,720 In the labour force (Women +) 2,305 Employed (Men +) 2,265 Employed (Women +) 1,920 Self-Employed (Men +) 465 Self-Employed (Women +) 160 Unemployed (Men +) 455 Unemployed (Women +) 380 Not in the labour force (Men +) 1,215 Not in the labour force (Women +) 1,585 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 69 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 59 Employment rate (Men +) 58 Employment rate (Women +) 49 Unemployment rate (Men +) 17 Unemployment rate (Women +) 17
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 5,025 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 730 14.5% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 615 12.2% 12.4% Construction 480 9.6% 8.1% Transportation and warehousing 590 11.7% 6.4% Accommodation and food services 380 7.6%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 5,025 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 1,490 29.6% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 1,275 25.4% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 660 13.1% 18.5% Health occupations 400 8.0% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 335 6.7% 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 $35,600 $44,400 Men + $36,400 $50,400 Women + $34,800 $39,600 Median household income of private households $83,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,215 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 95 3.0% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 325 10.1% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 540 16.8% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 580 18.0% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 510 15.9% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 485 15.1% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 315 9.8% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 270 8.4% 12.2% $200,000 and over 95 3.0% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 10,320 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 1,335 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 2,875 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 620 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 22 22.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 6,465 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 615 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 10 10.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 980 65 years and over (Number in low income) 105 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 3,215 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 2,010 62.5% 68.8% Renter households 1,205 37.5% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 3,205 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 2,490 77.7% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 715 22.3% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 2,010 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 1,205 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 22 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 23 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,520 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,300 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 77 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 17
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,215 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 2,970 92.4% 95.5% Major repairs needed 250 7.8% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,215 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 2,845 88.5% 94.9% Not suitable 375 11.7% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,215 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 95 3.0% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 1,335 41.5% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 1,370 42.6% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 255 7.9% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 125 3.9% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 25 0.8% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 15 0.5% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,215 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 1,585 49.3% 55.0% Semi-detached house 470 14.6% 6.4% Row house 570 17.7% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 320 9.9% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 265 8.2% 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 10,185 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 8,940 87.8% 86.2% Movers 1,245 12.2% 13.8% Non-migrants 885 8.7% 10.4% Migrants 365 3.6% 3.4% Internal migrants 185 1.8% 2.3% External migrants 180 1.8% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 9,455 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 5,475 57.9% 58.1% Movers 3,980 42.1% 41.9% Non-migrants 2,285 24.2% 27.4% Migrants 1,700 18.0% 14.6% Internal migrants 710 7.5% 8.5% External migrants 990 10.5% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 3,690 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 2,765 74.9% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 330 8.9% 6.0% Public transit 465 12.6% 8.8% Walked 45 1.2% 4.2% Bicycle 0 0.0% 0.9% Other methods 80 2.2% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 3,690 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 590 16.0% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 1,600 43.4% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 1,005 27.2% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 245 6.6% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 240 6.5% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 3,690 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 320 8.7% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 715 19.4% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 780 21.1% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 565 15.3% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 410 11.1% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 905 24.5% 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.