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Residential · West sector · Calgary, Alberta
Glenbrook is a residential community in the West sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 7,240 living in private households. 32.4% 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 8.7%. 63.8% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 3.9% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 30.1% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $77,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 45.7% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 1.92 km², giving a population density of 3,766 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 7,240 2021, private households
Visible minority 32.4% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 63.8% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 30.1% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $77,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 45.7% Calgary 31.2%
Density 3,766 /km² 7,240 people over 1.92 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,240 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 7,240 Population in private households (Men +) 3,400 Population in private households (Women +) 3,845 0 to 14 years 1,345 18.6% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 5,040 69.6% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 735 10.2% 11.8% 85 years and over 120 1.7% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 475 0-4 (Men +) 250 0-4 (Women +) 225 5-9 (Total) 400 5-9 (Men +) 185 5-9 (Women +) 220 10-14 (Total) 465 10-14 (Men +) 225 10-14 (Women +) 240 15-19 (Total) 365 15-19 (Men +) 185 15-19 (Women +) 180 20-24 (Total) 375 20-24 (Men +) 180 20-24 (Women +) 200 25-29 (Total) 590 25-29 (Men +) 335 25-29 (Women +) 260 30-34 (Total) 655 30-34 (Men +) 290 30-34 (Women +) 365 35-39 (Total) 755 35-39 (Men +) 355 35-39 (Women +) 400 40-44 (Total) 590 40-44 (Men +) 220 40-44 (Women +) 370 45-49 (Total) 465 45-49 (Men +) 225 45-49 (Women +) 250 50-54 (Total) 375 50-54 (Men +) 215 50-54 (Women +) 165 55-59 (Total) 425 55-59 (Men +) 185 55-59 (Women +) 240 60-64 (Total) 435 60-64 (Men +) 200 60-64 (Women +) 235 65-69 (Total) 280 65-69 (Men +) 135 65-69 (Women +) 145 70-74 (Total) 190 70-74 (Men +) 85 70-74 (Women +) 110 75-79 (Total) 150 75-79 (Men +) 50 75-79 (Women +) 100 80-84 (Total) 115 80-84 (Men +) 55 80-84 (Women +) 65 85-89 (Total) 80 85-89 (Men +) 10 85-89 (Women +) 70 90-94 (Total) 30 90-94 (Men +) 15 90-94 (Women +) 10 95-99 (Total) 10 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 3,160 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 1,035 32.8% 26.4% 2 persons 1,080 34.2% 31.9% 3 persons 465 14.7% 15.9% 4 persons 345 10.9% 15.8% 5 or more persons 235 7.4% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 1,955 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 1,500 76.7% 85.3% Married couples 1,130 57.8% 71.9% With children 120 6.1% 4.2% Without children 250 12.8% 9.2% Common-law couples 370 18.9% 13.4% One-parent families 445 22.8% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 445 100.0% 100.0% Women + 400 89.9% 78.3% Men + 50 11.2% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 5,900 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 3,080 52.2% 58.9% Married 2,335 39.6% 49.8% Common-law 740 12.5% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 2,820 47.8% 41.1% Never married 1,960 33.2% 29.2% Separated 140 2.4% 2.2% Divorced 480 8.1% 6.3% Widowed 245 4.2% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,240 100.0% 100.0% English only 6,585 91.0% 90.8% French only 15 0.2% 0.1% English and French 545 7.5% 6.6% Neither English nor French 100 1.4% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,240 100.0% 100.0% English 5,805 80.2% 75.3% French 60 0.8% 0.5% Non-official language 1,075 14.8% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 230 3.2% 2.1% Arabic 80 1.1% Spanish 90 1.2% 1.4% Multiple languages 295 4.1% 5.5% Korean 75 1.0%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,240 100.0% 100.0% English 4,875 67.3% 63.9% French 115 1.6% 1.2% Non-official language 1,885 26.0% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 375 5.2% 3.2% Arabic 190 2.6% Spanish 140 1.9% 2.3% Multiple responses 365 5.0% 5.2% Russian 85 1.2%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,240 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 505 7.0% 5.2% Arabic 350 4.8% Spanish 240 3.3% 4.2% Russian 120 1.7%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,245 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 280 3.9% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 6,960 96.1% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 280 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 145 51.8% 44.6% Metis 130 46.4% 50.4% Inuk (Inuit) 0 0.0% 1.0% Indigenous responses not included elsewhere 0 0.0% 1.9% Multiple Indigenous responses 10 3.6% 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 7,245 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 2,345 32.4% 41.4% South Asian 145 2.0% 11.0% Chinese 110 1.5% 7.1% Black 490 6.8% 5.5% Filipino 630 8.7% 6.5% Arab 400 5.5% 2.4% Latin American 155 2.1% 2.5% Southeast Asian 60 0.8% 2.0% West Asian 95 1.3% 1.2% Korean 90 1.2% 1.0% Japanese 60 0.8% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 15 0.2% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 90 1.2% 1.5% Not a visible minority 4,900 67.6% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,245 100.0% 100.0% First generation 2,440 33.7% 36.5% Second generation 1,570 21.7% 21.8% Third generation or more 3,235 44.6% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 7,245 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 40 0.6% 1.6% Christian 3,610 49.8% 44.5% Hindu 0 0.0% 2.6% Jewish 15 0.2% 0.5% Muslim 530 7.3% 7.4% Sikh 10 0.1% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 100 1.4% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 2,890 39.9% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,245 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 4,940 68.2% 64.6% Immigrants 2,180 30.1% 33.3% Before 1980 285 3.9% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 140 1.9% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 300 4.1% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 445 6.1% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 365 5.0% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 645 8.9% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 120 1.7% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,245 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 6,210 85.7% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 1,030 14.2% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 2,180 100.0% 100.0% Americas 220 10.1% 10.2% Europe 495 22.7% 16.0% Africa 345 15.8% 12.0% Asia 1,110 50.9% 61.0% Oceania and other 10 0.5% 0.8% Philippines 510 23.4% 15.2% Other places of birth in Africa 95 4.4% United Kingdom 110 5.0% 5.0% Other places of birth in Asia 95 4.4%
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 645 100.0% 100.0% Americas 45 7.0% 9.3% Europe 60 9.3% 8.0% Africa 175 27.1% 18.5% Asia 365 56.6% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 135 20.9% 19.0% Eritrea 45 7.0% Nigeria 70 10.8% 7.2% Syria 100 15.5% 3.8%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 1,895 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 965 50.9% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 460 24.3% 28.0% Refugees 425 22.4% 14.6% Other immigrants 40 2.1% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 5,900 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 720 12.2% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 1,570 26.6% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,615 61.3% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 415 7.0% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 1,065 18.1% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 205 3.5% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,930 32.7% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 5,900 In the labour force 4,145 Employed 3,675 Self-Employed 530 Unemployed 470 Not in the labour force 1,755 Labour force participation rate 70 Employment rate 62 Unemployment rate 11
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 2,740 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 3,160 In the labour force (Men +) 2,010 In the labour force (Women +) 2,140 Employed (Men +) 1,780 Employed (Women +) 1,895 Self-Employed (Men +) 285 Self-Employed (Women +) 240 Unemployed (Men +) 230 Unemployed (Women +) 245 Not in the labour force (Men +) 735 Not in the labour force (Women +) 1,025 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 73 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 68 Employment rate (Men +) 65 Employment rate (Women +) 60 Unemployment rate (Men +) 11 Unemployment rate (Women +) 11
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 4,145 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 535 12.9% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 530 12.8% 12.4% Construction 350 8.4% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 395 9.5% 11.5% Educational services 310 7.5%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 4,145 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 1,195 28.8% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 585 14.1% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 715 17.2% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 490 11.8% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 345 8.3% 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 $43,200 $44,400 Men + $45,200 $50,400 Women + $40,400 $39,600 Median household income of private households $77,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,160 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 135 4.3% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 450 14.2% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 540 17.1% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 490 15.5% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 335 10.6% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 370 11.7% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 225 7.1% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 315 10.0% 12.2% $200,000 and over 280 8.9% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 7,240 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 1,010 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 14 14.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 1,570 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 335 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 21 21.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 4,810 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 555 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 12 12.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 865 65 years and over (Number in low income) 115 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 13 13.0% 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 3,160 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 1,715 54.3% 68.8% Renter households 1,445 45.7% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 3,135 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 2,330 74.3% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 805 25.7% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 1,715 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 1,445 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 19 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 34 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,540 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,250 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 65 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 10
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,160 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 2,980 94.3% 95.5% Major repairs needed 175 5.5% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,160 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 2,925 92.6% 94.9% Not suitable 235 7.4% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,160 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 675 21.4% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 1,560 49.4% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 235 7.4% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 210 6.7% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 170 5.4% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 160 5.1% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 140 4.4% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,155 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 770 24.4% 55.0% Semi-detached house 560 17.8% 6.4% Row house 700 22.2% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 280 8.9% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 850 26.9% 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 7,125 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 6,025 84.6% 86.2% Movers 1,105 15.5% 13.8% Non-migrants 885 12.4% 10.4% Migrants 220 3.1% 3.4% Internal migrants 130 1.8% 2.3% External migrants 90 1.3% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 6,770 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 3,535 52.2% 58.1% Movers 3,235 47.8% 41.9% Non-migrants 2,200 32.5% 27.4% Migrants 1,035 15.3% 14.6% Internal migrants 530 7.8% 8.5% External migrants 510 7.5% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,695 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 1,990 73.8% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 165 6.1% 6.0% Public transit 285 10.6% 8.8% Walked 135 5.0% 4.2% Bicycle 50 1.9% 0.9% Other methods 75 2.8% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,695 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 695 25.8% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 1,275 47.3% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 480 17.8% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 115 4.3% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 120 4.5% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,695 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 155 5.8% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 415 15.4% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 680 25.2% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 540 20.0% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 480 17.8% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 425 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.