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Residential · West sector · Calgary, Alberta
Glendale is a residential community in the West sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 2,715 living in private households. 15.1% 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 3.0%. 83.6% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 1.3% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 17.7% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $117,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 23.3% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 1.35 km², giving a population density of 2,011 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 2,715 2021, private households
Visible minority 15.1% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 83.6% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 17.7% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $117,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 23.3% Calgary 31.2%
Density 2,011 /km² 2,715 people over 1.35 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,715 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 2,715 Population in private households (Men +) 1,350 Population in private households (Women +) 1,365 0 to 14 years 435 16.0% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 1,800 66.3% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 430 15.8% 11.8% 85 years and over 50 1.8% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 145 0-4 (Men +) 90 0-4 (Women +) 60 5-9 (Total) 135 5-9 (Men +) 60 5-9 (Women +) 75 10-14 (Total) 150 10-14 (Men +) 75 10-14 (Women +) 75 15-19 (Total) 170 15-19 (Men +) 70 15-19 (Women +) 105 20-24 (Total) 80 20-24 (Men +) 45 20-24 (Women +) 35 25-29 (Total) 165 25-29 (Men +) 70 25-29 (Women +) 100 30-34 (Total) 185 30-34 (Men +) 100 30-34 (Women +) 85 35-39 (Total) 245 35-39 (Men +) 115 35-39 (Women +) 135 40-44 (Total) 155 40-44 (Men +) 85 40-44 (Women +) 65 45-49 (Total) 135 45-49 (Men +) 75 45-49 (Women +) 65 50-54 (Total) 210 50-54 (Men +) 115 50-54 (Women +) 95 55-59 (Total) 215 55-59 (Men +) 80 55-59 (Women +) 130 60-64 (Total) 230 60-64 (Men +) 120 60-64 (Women +) 110 65-69 (Total) 200 65-69 (Men +) 95 65-69 (Women +) 105 70-74 (Total) 135 70-74 (Men +) 90 70-74 (Women +) 45 75-79 (Total) 35 75-79 (Men +) 20 75-79 (Women +) 10 80-84 (Total) 60 80-84 (Men +) 25 80-84 (Women +) 35 85-89 (Total) 35 85-89 (Men +) 10 85-89 (Women +) 20 90-94 (Total) 15 90-94 (Men +) 10 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 1,075 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 255 23.7% 26.4% 2 persons 365 34.0% 31.9% 3 persons 200 18.6% 15.9% 4 persons 185 17.2% 15.8% 5 or more persons 75 7.0% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 785 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 725 92.4% 85.3% Married couples 630 80.2% 71.9% With children 35 4.5% 4.2% Without children 60 7.6% 9.2% Common-law couples 100 12.7% 13.4% One-parent families 55 7.0% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 55 100.0% 100.0% Women + 35 63.6% 78.3% Men + 20 36.4% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 2,280 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 1,455 63.8% 58.9% Married 1,265 55.5% 49.8% Common-law 195 8.6% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 820 36.0% 41.1% Never married 570 25.0% 29.2% Separated 40 1.8% 2.2% Divorced 150 6.6% 6.3% Widowed 65 2.9% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,710 100.0% 100.0% English only 2,460 90.8% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 205 7.6% 6.6% Neither English nor French 45 1.7% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,710 100.0% 100.0% English 2,495 92.1% 75.3% French 0 0.0% 0.5% Non-official language 125 4.6% 18.8% Arabic 25 0.9% Multiple languages 90 3.3% 5.5% Yue (Cantonese) 15 0.6% Korean 15 0.6%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,710 100.0% 100.0% English 2,255 83.2% 63.9% French 30 1.1% 1.2% Non-official language 330 12.2% 29.6% Arabic 30 1.1% Multiple responses 95 3.5% 5.2% Yue (Cantonese) 25 0.9% 2.5% Russian 30 1.1% Dutch 30 1.1%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,710 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 60 2.2% 5.2% Spanish 90 3.3% 4.2% Mandarin 40 1.5% 3.5%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,710 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 35 1.3% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 2,675 98.7% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 35 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 20 57.1% 44.6% Metis 15 42.9% 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 2,710 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 410 15.1% 41.4% South Asian 50 1.9% 11.0% Chinese 80 3.0% 7.1% Black 30 1.1% 5.5% Filipino 60 2.2% 6.5% Arab 30 1.1% 2.4% Latin American 10 0.4% 2.5% Southeast Asian 35 1.3% 2.0% West Asian 20 0.7% 1.2% Korean 20 0.7% 1.0% Japanese 55 2.0% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 0 0.0% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 20 0.7% 1.5% Not a visible minority 2,300 84.9% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,710 100.0% 100.0% First generation 560 20.7% 36.5% Second generation 580 21.4% 21.8% Third generation or more 1,575 58.1% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 2,710 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 10 0.4% 1.6% Christian 1,265 46.7% 44.5% Hindu 25 0.9% 2.6% Jewish 0 0.0% 0.5% Muslim 90 3.3% 7.4% Sikh 0 0.0% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 15 0.6% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 1,290 47.6% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,710 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 2,210 81.5% 64.6% Immigrants 480 17.7% 33.3% Before 1980 155 5.7% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 55 2.0% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 50 1.9% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 70 2.6% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 65 2.4% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 90 3.3% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 20 0.7% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,710 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 2,570 94.8% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 140 5.2% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 480 100.0% 100.0% Americas 60 12.5% 10.2% Europe 195 40.6% 16.0% Africa 30 6.2% 12.0% Asia 185 38.5% 61.0% Oceania and other 10 2.1% 0.8% Philippines 50 10.4% 15.2% United Kingdom 80 16.7% 5.0% Other places of birth in Asia 35 7.3%
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 90 100.0% 100.0% Americas 0 0.0% 9.3% Europe 0 0.0% 8.0% Africa 0 0.0% 18.5% Asia 65 72.2% 63.4% Oceania and other 10 11.1% 0.8%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 330 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 210 63.6% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 95 28.8% 28.0% Refugees 20 6.1% 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 2,275 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 230 10.1% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 495 21.8% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,550 68.1% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 135 5.9% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 420 18.5% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 85 3.7% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 915 40.2% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 2,275 In the labour force 1,435 Employed 1,285 Self-Employed 260 Unemployed 150 Not in the labour force 845 Labour force participation rate 63 Employment rate 57 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 +) 1,125 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 1,150 In the labour force (Men +) 755 In the labour force (Women +) 680 Employed (Men +) 695 Employed (Women +) 585 Self-Employed (Men +) 175 Self-Employed (Women +) 85 Unemployed (Men +) 65 Unemployed (Women +) 90 Not in the labour force (Men +) 365 Not in the labour force (Women +) 475 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 67 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 59 Employment rate (Men +) 62 Employment rate (Women +) 51 Unemployment rate (Men +) 9 Unemployment rate (Women +) 13
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 1,435 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 130 9.1% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 175 12.2% 12.4% Construction 145 10.1% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 210 14.6% 11.5% Educational services 120 8.4%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 1,435 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 265 18.5% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 215 15.0% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 290 20.2% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 185 12.9% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 195 13.6% 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 $48,000 $44,400 Men + $60,000 $50,400 Women + $39,600 $39,600 Median household income of private households $117,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,075 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 0 0.0% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 140 13.0% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 85 7.9% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 90 8.4% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 120 11.2% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 80 7.4% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 110 10.2% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 195 18.1% 12.2% $200,000 and over 215 20.0% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 2,710 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 250 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 9 9.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 530 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 50 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 9 9.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 1,705 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 140 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 8 8.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 485 65 years and over (Number in low income) 60 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 12 12.0% 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 1,075 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 825 76.7% 68.8% Renter households 250 23.3% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 1,070 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 865 80.8% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 200 18.7% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 825 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 250 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 14 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 35 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,220 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,220 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 52 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 34
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,075 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 1,020 94.9% 95.5% Major repairs needed 60 5.6% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,075 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 1,045 97.2% 94.9% Not suitable 30 2.8% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,075 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 745 69.3% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 200 18.6% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 45 4.2% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 40 3.7% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 0 0.0% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 15 1.4% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 15 1.4% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,075 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 900 83.7% 55.0% Semi-detached house 0 0.0% 6.4% Row house 25 2.3% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 35 3.3% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 0 0.0% 16.3% Apartment in a building that has more than 5 storeys 110 10.2% 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 2,675 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 2,380 89.0% 86.2% Movers 295 11.0% 13.8% Non-migrants 280 10.5% 10.4% Migrants 20 0.8% 3.4% Internal migrants 10 0.4% 2.3% External migrants 0 0.0% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 2,565 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 1,660 64.7% 58.1% Movers 905 35.3% 41.9% Non-migrants 690 26.9% 27.4% Migrants 210 8.2% 14.6% Internal migrants 120 4.7% 8.5% External migrants 90 3.5% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 805 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 605 75.2% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 60 7.5% 6.0% Public transit 75 9.3% 8.8% Walked 30 3.7% 4.2% Bicycle 20 2.5% 0.9% Other methods 10 1.2% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 805 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 210 26.1% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 350 43.5% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 195 24.2% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 20 2.5% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 35 4.3% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 805 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 25 3.1% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 155 19.2% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 245 30.4% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 165 20.5% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 110 13.7% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 105 13.0% 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.