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Residential · North sector · Calgary, Alberta
Kincora is a residential community in the North sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 7,030 living in private households. 61.3% of residents identified as members of a racialized (visible minority) group, against 41.4% across Calgary as a whole; the largest single group was South Asian at 16.7%. 36.1% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 2.6% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 44.5% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $107,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 28.0% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 2.22 km², giving a population density of 3,161 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 7,030 2021, private households
Visible minority 61.3% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 36.1% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 44.5% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $107,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 28.0% Calgary 31.2%
Density 3,161 /km² 7,030 people over 2.22 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,030 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 7,030 Population in private households (Men +) 3,550 Population in private households (Women +) 3,480 0 to 14 years 1,465 20.8% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 4,905 69.8% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 645 9.2% 11.8% 85 years and over 15 0.2% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 410 0-4 (Men +) 200 0-4 (Women +) 210 5-9 (Total) 460 5-9 (Men +) 245 5-9 (Women +) 215 10-14 (Total) 595 10-14 (Men +) 315 10-14 (Women +) 275 15-19 (Total) 425 15-19 (Men +) 205 15-19 (Women +) 215 20-24 (Total) 365 20-24 (Men +) 205 20-24 (Women +) 160 25-29 (Total) 510 25-29 (Men +) 270 25-29 (Women +) 240 30-34 (Total) 490 30-34 (Men +) 205 30-34 (Women +) 285 35-39 (Total) 670 35-39 (Men +) 345 35-39 (Women +) 330 40-44 (Total) 615 40-44 (Men +) 305 40-44 (Women +) 310 45-49 (Total) 575 45-49 (Men +) 300 45-49 (Women +) 275 50-54 (Total) 505 50-54 (Men +) 220 50-54 (Women +) 280 55-59 (Total) 425 55-59 (Men +) 200 55-59 (Women +) 225 60-64 (Total) 335 60-64 (Men +) 195 60-64 (Women +) 135 65-69 (Total) 255 65-69 (Men +) 135 65-69 (Women +) 120 70-74 (Total) 205 70-74 (Men +) 105 70-74 (Women +) 105 75-79 (Total) 125 75-79 (Men +) 70 75-79 (Women +) 50 80-84 (Total) 60 80-84 (Men +) 10 80-84 (Women +) 45 85-89 (Total) 15 85-89 (Men +) 0 85-89 (Women +) 0 90-94 (Total) 0 90-94 (Men +) 0 90-94 (Women +) 0 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 2,535 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 555 21.9% 26.4% 2 persons 755 29.8% 31.9% 3 persons 375 14.8% 15.9% 4 persons 550 21.7% 15.8% 5 or more persons 310 12.2% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 1,960 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 1,770 90.3% 85.3% Married couples 1,580 80.6% 71.9% With children 75 3.8% 4.2% Without children 115 5.9% 9.2% Common-law couples 190 9.7% 13.4% One-parent families 185 9.4% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 185 100.0% 100.0% Women + 130 70.3% 78.3% Men + 55 29.7% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 5,565 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 3,660 65.8% 58.9% Married 3,280 58.9% 49.8% Common-law 380 6.8% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 1,905 34.2% 41.1% Never married 1,435 25.8% 29.2% Separated 85 1.5% 2.2% Divorced 250 4.5% 6.3% Widowed 135 2.4% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,030 100.0% 100.0% English only 6,420 91.3% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 450 6.4% 6.6% Neither English nor French 160 2.3% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,030 100.0% 100.0% English 4,845 68.9% 75.3% French 20 0.3% 0.5% Non-official language 1,525 21.7% 18.8% Spanish 115 1.6% 1.4% Multiple languages 640 9.1% 5.5% Yue (Cantonese) 340 4.8% Mandarin 125 1.8% 1.7% Punjabi (Panjabi) 165 2.4% 2.8% Urdu 105 1.5%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,030 100.0% 100.0% English 3,825 54.4% 63.9% French 50 0.7% 1.2% Non-official language 2,635 37.5% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 165 2.4% 3.2% Spanish 195 2.8% 2.3% Multiple responses 515 7.3% 5.2% Yue (Cantonese) 510 7.2% 2.5% Mandarin 165 2.4% 2.4% Punjabi (Panjabi) 230 3.3% 3.4%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,030 100.0% 100.0% Spanish 355 5.0% 4.2% Mandarin 375 5.3% 3.5% Yue (Cantonese) 620 8.8% Punjabi (Panjabi) 385 5.5% 4.7% Urdu 400 5.7%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,030 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 185 2.6% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 6,845 97.4% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 185 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 45 24.3% 44.6% Metis 125 67.6% 50.4% Inuk (Inuit) 0 0.0% 1.0% Indigenous responses not included elsewhere 0 0.0% 1.9% Multiple Indigenous responses 15 8.1% 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 7,030 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 4,310 61.3% 41.4% South Asian 1,175 16.7% 11.0% Chinese 990 14.1% 7.1% Black 805 11.4% 5.5% Filipino 400 5.7% 6.5% Arab 190 2.7% 2.4% Latin American 160 2.3% 2.5% Southeast Asian 250 3.6% 2.0% West Asian 105 1.5% 1.2% Korean 65 0.9% 1.0% Japanese 15 0.2% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 10 0.1% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 145 2.1% 1.5% Not a visible minority 2,720 38.7% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,030 100.0% 100.0% First generation 3,290 46.8% 36.5% Second generation 1,920 27.3% 21.8% Third generation or more 1,815 25.8% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 7,030 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 230 3.3% 1.6% Christian 3,155 44.9% 44.5% Hindu 210 3.0% 2.6% Jewish 0 0.0% 0.5% Muslim 980 13.9% 7.4% Sikh 275 3.9% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 20 0.3% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 2,150 30.6% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,030 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 3,800 54.0% 64.6% Immigrants 3,125 44.5% 33.3% Before 1980 255 3.6% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 375 5.3% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 590 8.4% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 1,030 14.7% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 435 6.2% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 450 6.4% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 105 1.5% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,030 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 6,275 89.3% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 760 10.8% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 3,125 100.0% 100.0% Americas 310 9.9% 10.2% Europe 275 8.8% 16.0% Africa 620 19.8% 12.0% Asia 1,925 61.6% 61.0% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 290 9.3% 15.2% India 420 13.4% 13.1% China 225 7.2% 8.4% Nigeria 295 9.4% Pakistan 230 7.4% 4.7%
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 450 100.0% 100.0% Americas 65 14.4% 9.3% Europe 30 6.7% 8.0% Africa 150 33.3% 18.5% Asia 200 44.4% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 50 11.1% 19.0% India 55 12.2% 17.3% Nigeria 110 24.4% 7.2% China 30 6.7% 6.8% Korea, South 25 5.6%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 2,870 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 1,660 57.8% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 825 28.8% 28.0% Refugees 340 11.8% 14.6% Other immigrants 55 1.9% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 5,565 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 565 10.2% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 1,205 21.6% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,790 68.1% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 275 4.9% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 1,025 18.4% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 215 3.9% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 2,275 40.9% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 5,565 In the labour force 4,150 Employed 3,650 Self-Employed 540 Unemployed 505 Not in the labour force 1,415 Labour force participation rate 75 Employment rate 66 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 +) 2,785 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 2,780 In the labour force (Men +) 2,195 In the labour force (Women +) 1,955 Employed (Men +) 1,935 Employed (Women +) 1,710 Self-Employed (Men +) 340 Self-Employed (Women +) 200 Unemployed (Men +) 260 Unemployed (Women +) 245 Not in the labour force (Men +) 590 Not in the labour force (Women +) 820 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 79 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 70 Employment rate (Men +) 70 Employment rate (Women +) 62 Unemployment rate (Men +) 12 Unemployment rate (Women +) 13
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 4,150 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 435 10.5% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 610 14.7% 12.4% Transportation and warehousing 370 8.9% 6.4% Professional, scientific and technical services 510 12.3% 11.5% Educational services 310 7.5%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 4,150 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 875 21.1% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 590 14.2% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 810 19.5% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 470 11.3% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 565 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 $46,400 $44,400 Men + $56,000 $50,400 Women + $42,000 $39,600 Median household income of private households $107,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,535 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 60 2.4% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 215 8.5% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 250 9.9% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 350 13.8% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 265 10.4% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 295 11.6% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 320 12.6% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 370 14.6% 12.2% $200,000 and over 400 15.8% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 7,030 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 535 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 8 8.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 1,755 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 120 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 7 7.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 4,620 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 290 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 6 6.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 660 65 years and over (Number in low income) 130 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 20 20.0% 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 2,535 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 1,830 72.2% 68.8% Renter households 710 28.0% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 2,525 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 1,910 75.6% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 610 24.2% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 1,825 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 710 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 20 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 35 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 2,080 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,440 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 76 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 0
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,535 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 2,470 97.4% 95.5% Major repairs needed 65 2.6% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,535 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 2,390 94.3% 94.9% Not suitable 140 5.5% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,535 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 0 0.0% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 0 0.0% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 0 0.0% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 50 2.0% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 1,350 53.2% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 510 20.1% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 615 24.3% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,540 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 1,465 57.7% 55.0% Semi-detached house 90 3.5% 6.4% Row house 380 15.0% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 0 0.0% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 540 21.3% 16.3% Apartment in a building that has more than 5 storeys 60 2.4% 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 6,965 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 6,110 87.7% 86.2% Movers 855 12.3% 13.8% Non-migrants 650 9.3% 10.4% Migrants 205 2.9% 3.4% Internal migrants 115 1.6% 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 6,620 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 3,960 59.8% 58.1% Movers 2,660 40.2% 41.9% Non-migrants 1,575 23.8% 27.4% Migrants 1,090 16.5% 14.6% Internal migrants 675 10.2% 8.5% External migrants 415 6.3% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,655 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 2,185 82.3% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 185 7.0% 6.0% Public transit 115 4.3% 8.8% Walked 50 1.9% 4.2% Bicycle 0 0.0% 0.9% Other methods 110 4.1% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,655 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 430 16.2% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 1,225 46.1% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 715 26.9% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 130 4.9% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 145 5.5% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,655 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 135 5.1% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 495 18.6% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 720 27.1% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 505 19.0% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 385 14.5% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 415 15.6% 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.