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Residential · North sector · Calgary, Alberta
Harvest Hills is a residential community in the North sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 7,805 living in private households. 48.0% 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 14.7%. 49.1% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 3.0% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 36.3% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $104,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 15.7% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 2.15 km², giving a population density of 3,632 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 7,805 2021, private households
Visible minority 48.0% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 49.1% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 36.3% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $104,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 15.7% Calgary 31.2%
Density 3,632 /km² 7,805 people over 2.15 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,805 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 7,805 Population in private households (Men +) 3,930 Population in private households (Women +) 3,875 0 to 14 years 1,195 15.3% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 5,550 71.1% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 1,000 12.8% 11.8% 85 years and over 50 0.6% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 295 0-4 (Men +) 165 0-4 (Women +) 120 5-9 (Total) 395 5-9 (Men +) 180 5-9 (Women +) 215 10-14 (Total) 510 10-14 (Men +) 290 10-14 (Women +) 225 15-19 (Total) 540 15-19 (Men +) 315 15-19 (Women +) 225 20-24 (Total) 570 20-24 (Men +) 345 20-24 (Women +) 225 25-29 (Total) 495 25-29 (Men +) 265 25-29 (Women +) 225 30-34 (Total) 470 30-34 (Men +) 225 30-34 (Women +) 250 35-39 (Total) 435 35-39 (Men +) 190 35-39 (Women +) 245 40-44 (Total) 465 40-44 (Men +) 200 40-44 (Women +) 265 45-49 (Total) 595 45-49 (Men +) 290 45-49 (Women +) 300 50-54 (Total) 730 50-54 (Men +) 345 50-54 (Women +) 380 55-59 (Total) 755 55-59 (Men +) 370 55-59 (Women +) 385 60-64 (Total) 490 60-64 (Men +) 285 60-64 (Women +) 210 65-69 (Total) 455 65-69 (Men +) 165 65-69 (Women +) 285 70-74 (Total) 280 70-74 (Men +) 130 70-74 (Women +) 145 75-79 (Total) 180 75-79 (Men +) 100 75-79 (Women +) 75 80-84 (Total) 85 80-84 (Men +) 40 80-84 (Women +) 45 85-89 (Total) 25 85-89 (Men +) 0 85-89 (Women +) 20 90-94 (Total) 20 90-94 (Men +) 0 90-94 (Women +) 10 95-99 (Total) 10 95-99 (Men +) 0 95-99 (Women +) 10 100 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 2,860 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 575 20.1% 26.4% 2 persons 960 33.6% 31.9% 3 persons 535 18.7% 15.9% 4 persons 450 15.7% 15.8% 5 or more persons 335 11.7% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 2,235 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 1,930 86.3% 85.3% Married couples 1,725 77.2% 71.9% With children 85 3.8% 4.2% Without children 120 5.4% 9.2% Common-law couples 205 9.2% 13.4% One-parent families 310 13.9% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 310 100.0% 100.0% Women + 260 83.9% 78.3% Men + 50 16.1% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 6,610 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 3,925 59.4% 58.9% Married 3,520 53.2% 49.8% Common-law 410 6.2% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 2,680 40.5% 41.1% Never married 1,905 28.8% 29.2% Separated 125 1.9% 2.2% Divorced 420 6.3% 6.3% Widowed 230 3.5% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,805 100.0% 100.0% English only 7,235 92.7% 90.8% French only 10 0.1% 0.1% English and French 300 3.8% 6.6% Neither English nor French 260 3.3% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,805 100.0% 100.0% English 5,815 74.5% 75.3% French 15 0.2% 0.5% Non-official language 1,625 20.8% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 150 1.9% 2.1% Spanish 110 1.4% 1.4% Multiple languages 345 4.4% 5.5% Yue (Cantonese) 385 4.9% Mandarin 340 4.4% 1.7% Punjabi (Panjabi) 100 1.3% 2.8%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,805 100.0% 100.0% English 4,885 62.6% 63.9% French 80 1.0% 1.2% Non-official language 2,535 32.5% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 305 3.9% 3.2% Spanish 215 2.8% 2.3% Multiple responses 305 3.9% 5.2% Yue (Cantonese) 440 5.6% 2.5% Mandarin 450 5.8% 2.4% Punjabi (Panjabi) 160 2.0% 3.4%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,805 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 430 5.5% 5.2% Spanish 310 4.0% 4.2% Mandarin 610 7.8% 3.5% Yue (Cantonese) 640 8.2% Punjabi (Panjabi) 270 3.5% 4.7%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,805 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 230 3.0% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 7,575 97.0% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 230 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 75 32.6% 44.6% Metis 155 67.4% 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 7,805 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 3,750 48.0% 41.4% South Asian 595 7.6% 11.0% Chinese 1,145 14.7% 7.1% Black 465 6.0% 5.5% Filipino 625 8.0% 6.5% Arab 135 1.7% 2.4% Latin American 270 3.5% 2.5% Southeast Asian 180 2.3% 2.0% West Asian 85 1.1% 1.2% Korean 45 0.6% 1.0% Japanese 30 0.4% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 0 0.0% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 175 2.2% 1.5% Not a visible minority 4,060 52.0% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,805 100.0% 100.0% First generation 2,975 38.1% 36.5% Second generation 1,755 22.5% 21.8% Third generation or more 3,070 39.3% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 7,805 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 105 1.4% 1.6% Christian 3,995 51.2% 44.5% Hindu 70 0.9% 2.6% Jewish 10 0.1% 0.5% Muslim 430 5.5% 7.4% Sikh 220 2.8% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 70 0.9% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 2,910 37.3% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,805 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 4,860 62.3% 64.6% Immigrants 2,830 36.3% 33.3% Before 1980 275 3.5% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 345 4.4% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 405 5.2% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 905 11.6% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 590 7.6% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 310 4.0% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 120 1.5% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,805 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 6,810 87.2% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 990 12.7% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 2,830 100.0% 100.0% Americas 315 11.1% 10.2% Europe 260 9.2% 16.0% Africa 315 11.1% 12.0% Asia 1,925 68.0% 61.0% Oceania and other 10 0.3% 0.8% Philippines 450 15.9% 15.2% Other places of birth in Africa 140 5.0% India 215 7.6% 13.1% Other places of birth in Asia 165 5.8% China 590 20.9% 8.4%
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 310 100.0% 100.0% Americas 45 14.5% 9.3% Europe 0 0.0% 8.0% Africa 30 9.7% 18.5% Asia 230 74.2% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 55 17.7% 19.0% India 30 9.7% 17.3% China 105 33.9% 6.8% United States of America 10 3.2%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 2,550 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 1,265 49.6% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 805 31.6% 28.0% Refugees 430 16.9% 14.6% Other immigrants 55 2.2% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 6,610 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 990 15.0% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 1,940 29.4% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,680 55.7% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 365 5.5% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 1,300 19.7% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 285 4.3% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,730 26.2% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 6,610 In the labour force 4,625 Employed 4,080 Self-Employed 625 Unemployed 545 Not in the labour force 1,980 Labour force participation rate 70 Employment rate 62 Unemployment rate 12
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 3,295 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 3,310 In the labour force (Men +) 2,375 In the labour force (Women +) 2,250 Employed (Men +) 2,095 Employed (Women +) 1,980 Self-Employed (Men +) 345 Self-Employed (Women +) 280 Unemployed (Men +) 275 Unemployed (Women +) 275 Not in the labour force (Men +) 925 Not in the labour force (Women +) 1,060 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 72 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 68 Employment rate (Men +) 64 Employment rate (Women +) 60 Unemployment rate (Men +) 12 Unemployment rate (Women +) 12
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 4,625 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 590 12.8% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 520 11.2% 12.4% Construction 435 9.4% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 445 9.6% 11.5% Accommodation and food services 355 7.7%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 4,625 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 1,290 27.9% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 805 17.4% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 860 18.6% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 370 8.0% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 475 10.3% 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 $42,800 $44,400 Men + $44,800 $50,400 Women + $42,000 $39,600 Median household income of private households $104,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,860 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 40 1.4% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 235 8.2% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 315 11.0% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 320 11.2% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 395 13.8% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 395 13.8% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 350 12.2% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 445 15.6% 12.2% $200,000 and over 340 11.9% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 7,805 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 480 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 1,525 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 110 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 7 7.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 5,225 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 250 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 5 5.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 1,055 65 years and over (Number in low income) 120 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 2,860 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 2,410 84.3% 68.8% Renter households 450 15.7% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 2,855 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 2,335 81.8% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 520 18.2% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 2,410 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 455 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 17 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 23 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,620 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,800 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 67 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 0
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,860 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 2,745 96.0% 95.5% Major repairs needed 120 4.2% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,860 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 2,735 95.6% 94.9% Not suitable 125 4.4% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,860 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 30 1.1% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 60 2.1% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 240 8.4% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 2,060 72.0% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 115 4.0% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 0 0.0% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 350 12.2% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,860 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 2,175 76.0% 55.0% Semi-detached house 125 4.4% 6.4% Row house 245 8.6% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 10 0.3% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 300 10.5% 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 7,765 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 6,665 85.8% 86.2% Movers 1,100 14.2% 13.8% Non-migrants 805 10.4% 10.4% Migrants 295 3.8% 3.4% Internal migrants 260 3.4% 2.3% External migrants 30 0.4% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 7,510 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 4,655 62.0% 58.1% Movers 2,860 38.1% 41.9% Non-migrants 2,065 27.5% 27.4% Migrants 795 10.6% 14.6% Internal migrants 530 7.1% 8.5% External migrants 265 3.5% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 3,050 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 2,400 78.7% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 290 9.5% 6.0% Public transit 165 5.4% 8.8% Walked 50 1.6% 4.2% Bicycle 25 0.8% 0.9% Other methods 125 4.1% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 3,050 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 670 22.0% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 1,395 45.7% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 720 23.6% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 90 3.0% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 170 5.6% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 3,050 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 195 6.4% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 550 18.0% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 785 25.7% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 530 17.4% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 490 16.1% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 500 16.4% 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.