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Residential · East sector · Calgary, Alberta
Forest Lawn is a residential community in the East sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 7,230 living in private households. 39.5% of residents identified as members of a racialized (visible minority) group, against 41.4% across Calgary as a whole; the largest single group was Southeast Asian at 10.0%. 50.1% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 10.4% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 31.1% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $58,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 68.0% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 2.28 km², giving a population density of 3,178 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 7,230 2021, private households
Visible minority 39.5% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 50.1% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 31.1% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $58,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 68.0% Calgary 31.2%
Density 3,178 /km² 7,230 people over 2.28 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,230 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 7,230 Population in private households (Men +) 3,890 Population in private households (Women +) 3,340 0 to 14 years 1,235 17.1% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 5,165 71.4% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 730 10.1% 11.8% 85 years and over 100 1.4% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 385 0-4 (Men +) 195 0-4 (Women +) 195 5-9 (Total) 435 5-9 (Men +) 250 5-9 (Women +) 180 10-14 (Total) 405 10-14 (Men +) 205 10-14 (Women +) 205 15-19 (Total) 440 15-19 (Men +) 265 15-19 (Women +) 175 20-24 (Total) 470 20-24 (Men +) 260 20-24 (Women +) 210 25-29 (Total) 410 25-29 (Men +) 245 25-29 (Women +) 170 30-34 (Total) 505 30-34 (Men +) 240 30-34 (Women +) 270 35-39 (Total) 585 35-39 (Men +) 265 35-39 (Women +) 315 40-44 (Total) 490 40-44 (Men +) 215 40-44 (Women +) 270 45-49 (Total) 575 45-49 (Men +) 290 45-49 (Women +) 285 50-54 (Total) 555 50-54 (Men +) 340 50-54 (Women +) 215 55-59 (Total) 600 55-59 (Men +) 380 55-59 (Women +) 220 60-64 (Total) 540 60-64 (Men +) 335 60-64 (Women +) 205 65-69 (Total) 330 65-69 (Men +) 180 65-69 (Women +) 150 70-74 (Total) 190 70-74 (Men +) 95 70-74 (Women +) 90 75-79 (Total) 135 75-79 (Men +) 65 75-79 (Women +) 70 80-84 (Total) 75 80-84 (Men +) 25 80-84 (Women +) 50 85-89 (Total) 75 85-89 (Men +) 20 85-89 (Women +) 55 90-94 (Total) 25 90-94 (Men +) 10 90-94 (Women +) 20 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 2,995 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 925 30.9% 26.4% 2 persons 985 32.9% 31.9% 3 persons 460 15.4% 15.9% 4 persons 350 11.7% 15.8% 5 or more persons 270 9.0% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 1,700 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 1,160 68.2% 85.3% Married couples 830 48.8% 71.9% With children 130 7.7% 4.2% Without children 195 11.5% 9.2% Common-law couples 325 19.1% 13.4% One-parent families 545 32.1% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 545 100.0% 100.0% Women + 420 77.1% 78.3% Men + 125 22.9% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 5,995 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 2,415 40.3% 58.9% Married 1,755 29.3% 49.8% Common-law 655 10.9% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 3,585 59.8% 41.1% Never married 2,405 40.1% 29.2% Separated 225 3.8% 2.2% Divorced 625 10.4% 6.3% Widowed 335 5.6% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,235 100.0% 100.0% English only 6,815 94.2% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 215 3.0% 6.6% Neither English nor French 180 2.5% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,235 100.0% 100.0% English 5,415 74.8% 75.3% French 40 0.6% 0.5% Non-official language 1,205 16.7% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 115 1.6% 2.1% Vietnamese 430 5.9% Arabic 220 3.0% Amharic 55 0.8% Multiple languages 575 8.0% 5.5%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,235 100.0% 100.0% English 4,735 65.5% 63.9% French 110 1.5% 1.2% Non-official language 1,940 26.8% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 300 4.2% 3.2% Vietnamese 515 7.1% Arabic 315 4.3% Spanish 80 1.1% 2.3% Multiple responses 450 6.2% 5.2%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,235 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 485 6.7% 5.2% Arabic 490 6.8% Vietnamese 635 8.8% Spanish 155 2.1% 4.2%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,230 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 750 10.4% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 6,475 89.6% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 750 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 455 60.7% 44.6% Metis 235 31.3% 50.4% Inuk (Inuit) 10 1.3% 1.0% Indigenous responses not included elsewhere 0 0.0% 1.9% Multiple Indigenous responses 45 6.0% 2.1%
Knowledge of Indigenous Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households with knowledge of an Indigenous language 90 100.0% 100.0% Blackfoot 10 11.1% 28.5%
Race & diversity Visible Minority (Racialized Population) Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,230 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 2,855 39.5% 41.4% South Asian 155 2.1% 11.0% Chinese 75 1.0% 7.1% Black 610 8.4% 5.5% Filipino 585 8.1% 6.5% Arab 440 6.1% 2.4% Latin American 90 1.2% 2.5% Southeast Asian 725 10.0% 2.0% West Asian 0 0.0% 1.2% Korean 0 0.0% 1.0% Japanese 0 0.0% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 25 0.3% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 120 1.7% 1.5% Not a visible minority 4,370 60.4% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,230 100.0% 100.0% First generation 2,475 34.2% 36.5% Second generation 1,125 15.6% 21.8% Third generation or more 3,630 50.2% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 7,230 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 285 3.9% 1.6% Christian 3,060 42.3% 44.5% Hindu 15 0.2% 2.6% Jewish 0 0.0% 0.5% Muslim 670 9.3% 7.4% Sikh 0 0.0% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 25 0.3% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 95 1.3% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 3,075 42.5% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,230 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 4,825 66.7% 64.6% Immigrants 2,245 31.1% 33.3% Before 1980 235 3.2% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 255 3.5% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 230 3.2% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 385 5.3% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 385 5.3% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 750 10.4% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 155 2.1% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,230 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 6,060 83.8% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 1,175 16.2% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 2,245 100.0% 100.0% Americas 160 7.1% 10.2% Europe 200 8.9% 16.0% Africa 435 19.4% 12.0% Asia 1,445 64.4% 61.0% Oceania and other 10 0.5% 0.8% Philippines 485 21.6% 15.2% Viet Nam 500 22.3% Other places of birth in Africa 145 6.5% Ethiopia 115 5.1%
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 750 100.0% 100.0% Americas 30 4.0% 9.3% Europe 15 2.0% 8.0% Africa 170 22.7% 18.5% Asia 540 72.0% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 225 30.0% 19.0% Eritrea 50 6.7% Viet Nam 70 9.3% Ethiopia 45 6.0% Syria 165 22.0% 3.8%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 2,010 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 620 30.9% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 670 33.3% 28.0% Refugees 705 35.1% 14.6% Other immigrants 20 1.0% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 6,000 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 1,805 30.1% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 2,250 37.5% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,945 32.4% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 555 9.2% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 815 13.6% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 140 2.3% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 440 7.3% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 6,000 In the labour force 3,525 Employed 2,675 Self-Employed 445 Unemployed 850 Not in the labour force 2,470 Labour force participation rate 59 Employment rate 45 Unemployment rate 24
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 3,235 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 2,765 In the labour force (Men +) 2,060 In the labour force (Women +) 1,470 Employed (Men +) 1,590 Employed (Women +) 1,090 Self-Employed (Men +) 295 Self-Employed (Women +) 150 Unemployed (Men +) 470 Unemployed (Women +) 380 Not in the labour force (Men +) 1,175 Not in the labour force (Women +) 1,295 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 64 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 53 Employment rate (Men +) 49 Employment rate (Women +) 39 Unemployment rate (Men +) 23 Unemployment rate (Women +) 26
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 3,525 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 510 14.5% 11.0% Construction 500 14.2% 8.1% Manufacturing 295 8.4% Transportation and warehousing 340 9.7% 6.4% Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 330 9.4%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 3,525 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 985 27.9% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 1,085 30.8% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 380 10.8% 18.5% Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 295 8.4% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 140 4.0% 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 $32,000 $44,400 Men + $32,800 $50,400 Women + $31,000 $39,600 Median household income of private households $58,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,000 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 210 7.0% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 670 22.3% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 680 22.7% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 515 17.2% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 360 12.0% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 280 9.3% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 120 4.0% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 125 4.2% 12.2% $200,000 and over 35 1.2% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 7,230 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) 18 18.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 1,475 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 350 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 24 24.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 4,925 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 845 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 17 17.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 830 65 years and over (Number in low income) 135 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 3,000 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 960 32.0% 68.8% Renter households 2,040 68.0% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 2,980 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 1,965 65.9% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 1,010 33.9% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 960 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 2,035 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 25 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 38 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,270 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,200 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 60 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 8
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,000 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 2,665 88.8% 95.5% Major repairs needed 335 11.2% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,000 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 2,665 88.8% 94.9% Not suitable 330 11.0% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,000 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 895 29.8% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 1,495 49.8% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 215 7.2% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 180 6.0% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 60 2.0% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 70 2.3% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 75 2.5% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,995 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 755 25.2% 55.0% Semi-detached house 135 4.5% 6.4% Row house 565 18.9% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 840 28.1% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 700 23.4% 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 7,170 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 5,595 78.0% 86.2% Movers 1,575 22.0% 13.8% Non-migrants 1,350 18.8% 10.4% Migrants 225 3.1% 3.4% Internal migrants 180 2.5% 2.3% External migrants 45 0.6% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 6,840 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 2,985 43.6% 58.1% Movers 3,855 56.4% 41.9% Non-migrants 2,575 37.6% 27.4% Migrants 1,280 18.7% 14.6% Internal migrants 735 10.8% 8.5% External migrants 545 8.0% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,445 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 1,720 70.3% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 170 7.0% 6.0% Public transit 360 14.7% 8.8% Walked 115 4.7% 4.2% Bicycle 35 1.4% 0.9% Other methods 40 1.6% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,445 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 495 20.2% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 1,210 49.5% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 420 17.2% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 135 5.5% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 185 7.6% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,445 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 285 11.7% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 565 23.1% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 485 19.8% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 310 12.7% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 295 12.1% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 505 20.6% 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.