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Residential · Centre sector · Calgary, Alberta
Garrison Woods is a residential community in the Centre sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 2,860 living in private households. 13.1% 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 5.8%. 85.1% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 1.6% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 16.3% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $146,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 19.3% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 0.77 km², giving a population density of 3,735 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 2,860 2021, private households
Visible minority 13.1% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 85.1% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 16.3% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $146,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 19.3% Calgary 31.2%
Density 3,735 /km² 2,860 people over 0.77 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,860 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 2,860 Population in private households (Men +) 1,310 Population in private households (Women +) 1,550 0 to 14 years 490 17.1% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 1,940 67.8% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 400 14.0% 11.8% 85 years and over 35 1.2% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 120 0-4 (Men +) 45 0-4 (Women +) 70 5-9 (Total) 165 5-9 (Men +) 90 5-9 (Women +) 75 10-14 (Total) 205 10-14 (Men +) 75 10-14 (Women +) 130 15-19 (Total) 210 15-19 (Men +) 100 15-19 (Women +) 110 20-24 (Total) 110 20-24 (Men +) 55 20-24 (Women +) 50 25-29 (Total) 105 25-29 (Men +) 40 25-29 (Women +) 65 30-34 (Total) 140 30-34 (Men +) 70 30-34 (Women +) 65 35-39 (Total) 250 35-39 (Men +) 115 35-39 (Women +) 135 40-44 (Total) 175 40-44 (Men +) 80 40-44 (Women +) 95 45-49 (Total) 260 45-49 (Men +) 115 45-49 (Women +) 140 50-54 (Total) 285 50-54 (Men +) 165 50-54 (Women +) 125 55-59 (Total) 285 55-59 (Men +) 130 55-59 (Women +) 155 60-64 (Total) 130 60-64 (Men +) 65 60-64 (Women +) 70 65-69 (Total) 175 65-69 (Men +) 70 65-69 (Women +) 100 70-74 (Total) 105 70-74 (Men +) 40 70-74 (Women +) 60 75-79 (Total) 80 75-79 (Men +) 35 75-79 (Women +) 45 80-84 (Total) 40 80-84 (Men +) 0 80-84 (Women +) 35 85-89 (Total) 15 85-89 (Men +) 10 85-89 (Women +) 0 90-94 (Total) 20 90-94 (Men +) 0 90-94 (Women +) 15 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 1,265 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 455 36.0% 26.4% 2 persons 400 31.6% 31.9% 3 persons 125 9.9% 15.9% 4 persons 205 16.2% 15.8% 5 or more persons 80 6.3% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 795 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 715 89.9% 85.3% Married couples 585 73.6% 71.9% With children 30 3.8% 4.2% Without children 100 12.6% 9.2% Common-law couples 130 16.4% 13.4% One-parent families 80 10.1% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 80 100.0% 100.0% Women + 60 75.0% 78.3% Men + 25 31.2% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 2,375 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 1,445 60.8% 58.9% Married 1,185 49.9% 49.8% Common-law 255 10.7% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 925 39.0% 41.1% Never married 580 24.4% 29.2% Separated 50 2.1% 2.2% Divorced 215 9.1% 6.3% Widowed 85 3.6% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,860 100.0% 100.0% English only 2,225 77.8% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 630 22.0% 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 2,860 100.0% 100.0% English 2,555 89.3% 75.3% French 80 2.8% 0.5% Non-official language 135 4.7% 18.8% Spanish 30 1.1% 1.4% Multiple languages 95 3.3% 5.5% Mandarin 15 0.5% 1.7%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,860 100.0% 100.0% English 2,305 80.6% 63.9% French 90 3.1% 1.2% Non-official language 375 13.1% 29.6% Spanish 40 1.4% 2.3% Multiple responses 90 3.1% 5.2% Yue (Cantonese) 40 1.4% 2.5% Mandarin 15 0.5% 2.4% Polish 55 1.9%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,860 100.0% 100.0% Spanish 170 5.9% 4.2% Yue (Cantonese) 50 1.8% Russian 45 1.6% Polish 65 2.3% Italian 45 1.6%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,860 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 45 1.6% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 2,810 98.2% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 45 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 0 0.0% 44.6% Metis 30 66.7% 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 2,860 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 375 13.1% 41.4% South Asian 70 2.5% 11.0% Chinese 165 5.8% 7.1% Black 10 0.3% 5.5% Filipino 10 0.3% 6.5% Arab 0 0.0% 2.4% Latin American 45 1.6% 2.5% Southeast Asian 0 0.0% 2.0% West Asian 25 0.9% 1.2% Korean 10 0.3% 1.0% Japanese 20 0.7% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 0 0.0% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 20 0.7% 1.5% Not a visible minority 2,480 86.7% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,860 100.0% 100.0% First generation 560 19.6% 36.5% Second generation 700 24.5% 21.8% Third generation or more 1,605 56.1% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 2,860 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 10 0.3% 1.6% Christian 1,110 38.8% 44.5% Hindu 25 0.9% 2.6% Jewish 80 2.8% 0.5% Muslim 15 0.5% 7.4% Sikh 0 0.0% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 15 0.5% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 1,610 56.3% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,860 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 2,355 82.3% 64.6% Immigrants 465 16.3% 33.3% Before 1980 120 4.2% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 75 2.6% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 80 2.8% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 70 2.5% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 50 1.8% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 75 2.6% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 40 1.4% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,860 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 2,705 94.6% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 150 5.2% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 465 100.0% 100.0% Americas 80 17.2% 10.2% Europe 210 45.2% 16.0% Africa 20 4.3% 12.0% Asia 140 30.1% 61.0% Oceania and other 10 2.1% 0.8% United Kingdom 80 17.2% 5.0% Other places of birth in Europe 50 10.8% Other places of birth in Asia 35 7.5% United States of America 50 10.8% Poland 35 7.5%
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 75 100.0% 100.0% Americas 0 0.0% 9.3% Europe 20 26.7% 8.0% Africa 0 0.0% 18.5% Asia 45 60.0% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% India 10 13.3% 17.3% Other places of birth in Europe 10 13.3%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 350 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 180 51.4% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 85 24.3% 28.0% Refugees 65 18.6% 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 2,370 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 150 6.3% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 350 14.8% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,880 79.3% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 50 2.1% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 215 9.1% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 75 3.2% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,540 65.0% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 2,370 In the labour force 1,665 Employed 1,495 Self-Employed 400 Unemployed 170 Not in the labour force 705 Labour force participation rate 70 Employment rate 63 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 +) 1,105 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 1,270 In the labour force (Men +) 815 In the labour force (Women +) 850 Employed (Men +) 725 Employed (Women +) 775 Self-Employed (Men +) 210 Self-Employed (Women +) 180 Unemployed (Men +) 95 Unemployed (Women +) 75 Not in the labour force (Men +) 285 Not in the labour force (Women +) 420 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 74 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 67 Employment rate (Men +) 66 Employment rate (Women +) 61 Unemployment rate (Men +) 12 Unemployment rate (Women +) 9
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 1,665 100.0% 100.0% Health care and social assistance 255 15.3% 12.4% Professional, scientific and technical services 315 18.9% 11.5% Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 115 6.9% Educational services 175 10.5% Finance and insurance 110 6.6%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 1,665 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 235 14.1% 24.0% Business, finance and administration occupations 385 23.1% 18.5% Health occupations 205 12.3% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 300 18.0% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 230 13.8% 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 $74,000 $44,400 Men + $88,000 $50,400 Women + $63,200 $39,600 Median household income of private households $146,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,270 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 15 1.2% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 65 5.1% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 135 10.6% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 110 8.7% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 85 6.7% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 95 7.5% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 125 9.8% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 155 12.2% 12.2% $200,000 and over 445 35.0% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 2,855 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 175 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 6 6.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 625 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 50 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 8 8.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 1,800 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 110 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 6 6.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 435 65 years and over (Number in low income) 0 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 0 0.0% 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 1,270 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 1,020 80.3% 68.8% Renter households 245 19.3% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 1,265 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 1,075 85.0% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 195 15.4% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 1,020 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 245 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 13 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 25 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,430 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 2,000 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 51 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 0
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,270 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 1,230 96.8% 95.5% Major repairs needed 35 2.8% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,270 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 1,260 99.2% 94.9% Not suitable 10 0.8% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,270 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 140 11.0% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 75 5.9% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 25 2.0% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 330 26.0% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 650 51.2% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 45 3.5% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 10 0.8% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,265 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 395 31.2% 55.0% Semi-detached house 235 18.6% 6.4% Row house 330 26.1% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 0 0.0% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 295 23.3% 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 2,850 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 2,525 88.6% 86.2% Movers 320 11.2% 13.8% Non-migrants 260 9.1% 10.4% Migrants 60 2.1% 3.4% Internal migrants 45 1.6% 2.3% External migrants 15 0.5% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 2,740 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 1,735 63.3% 58.1% Movers 1,005 36.7% 41.9% Non-migrants 670 24.4% 27.4% Migrants 335 12.2% 14.6% Internal migrants 220 8.0% 8.5% External migrants 115 4.2% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 680 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 525 77.2% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 35 5.2% 6.0% Public transit 25 3.7% 8.8% Walked 45 6.6% 4.2% Bicycle 20 2.9% 0.9% Other methods 20 2.9% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 680 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 240 35.3% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 360 52.9% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 60 8.8% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 10 1.5% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 10 1.5% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 680 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 25 3.7% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 80 11.8% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 260 38.2% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 150 22.1% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 95 14.0% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 75 11.0% 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.