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Residential · West sector · Calgary, Alberta
Lakeview is a residential community in the West sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 5,640 living in private households. 10.9% of residents identified as members of a racialized (visible minority) group, against 41.4% across Calgary as a whole; the largest single group was Black at 2.9%. 84.6% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 4.7% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 14.7% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $116,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 23.8% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 2.20 km², giving a population density of 2,561 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 5,640 2021, private households
Visible minority 10.9% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 84.6% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 14.7% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $116,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 23.8% Calgary 31.2%
Density 2,561 /km² 5,640 people over 2.20 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,640 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 5,640 Population in private households (Men +) 2,830 Population in private households (Women +) 2,810 0 to 14 years 1,105 19.6% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 3,485 61.8% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 920 16.3% 11.8% 85 years and over 135 2.4% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 255 0-4 (Men +) 130 0-4 (Women +) 130 5-9 (Total) 410 5-9 (Men +) 230 5-9 (Women +) 180 10-14 (Total) 440 10-14 (Men +) 260 10-14 (Women +) 175 15-19 (Total) 305 15-19 (Men +) 155 15-19 (Women +) 150 20-24 (Total) 305 20-24 (Men +) 165 20-24 (Women +) 140 25-29 (Total) 210 25-29 (Men +) 120 25-29 (Women +) 90 30-34 (Total) 235 30-34 (Men +) 95 30-34 (Women +) 145 35-39 (Total) 375 35-39 (Men +) 175 35-39 (Women +) 200 40-44 (Total) 400 40-44 (Men +) 170 40-44 (Women +) 230 45-49 (Total) 450 45-49 (Men +) 235 45-49 (Women +) 215 50-54 (Total) 330 50-54 (Men +) 140 50-54 (Women +) 185 55-59 (Total) 430 55-59 (Men +) 205 55-59 (Women +) 225 60-64 (Total) 450 60-64 (Men +) 240 60-64 (Women +) 220 65-69 (Total) 350 65-69 (Men +) 165 65-69 (Women +) 185 70-74 (Total) 255 70-74 (Men +) 125 70-74 (Women +) 125 75-79 (Total) 185 75-79 (Men +) 85 75-79 (Women +) 100 80-84 (Total) 130 80-84 (Men +) 65 80-84 (Women +) 65 85-89 (Total) 90 85-89 (Men +) 50 85-89 (Women +) 35 90-94 (Total) 40 90-94 (Men +) 20 90-94 (Women +) 20 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 2,285 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 550 24.1% 26.4% 2 persons 860 37.6% 31.9% 3 persons 350 15.3% 15.9% 4 persons 370 16.2% 15.8% 5 or more persons 150 6.6% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 1,655 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 1,385 83.7% 85.3% Married couples 1,180 71.3% 71.9% With children 85 5.1% 4.2% Without children 120 7.2% 9.2% Common-law couples 210 12.7% 13.4% One-parent families 270 16.3% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 270 100.0% 100.0% Women + 225 83.3% 78.3% Men + 45 16.7% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 4,540 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 2,785 61.3% 58.9% Married 2,370 52.2% 49.8% Common-law 415 9.1% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 1,755 38.7% 41.1% Never married 1,110 24.4% 29.2% Separated 105 2.3% 2.2% Divorced 340 7.5% 6.3% Widowed 190 4.2% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,640 100.0% 100.0% English only 5,075 90.0% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 555 9.8% 6.6% Neither English nor French 15 0.3% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,640 100.0% 100.0% English 5,300 94.0% 75.3% French 35 0.6% 0.5% Non-official language 180 3.2% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 15 0.3% 2.1% Arabic 20 0.3% Spanish 25 0.4% 1.4% Multiple languages 125 2.2% 5.5% Mandarin 15 0.3% 1.7%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,640 100.0% 100.0% English 4,860 86.2% 63.9% French 85 1.5% 1.2% Non-official language 570 10.1% 29.6% Spanish 75 1.3% 2.3% Multiple responses 125 2.2% 5.2% German 35 0.6% Yue (Cantonese) 25 0.4% 2.5% Mandarin 25 0.4% 2.4% Russian 30 0.5%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,640 100.0% 100.0% Arabic 65 1.1% Spanish 240 4.3% 4.2% German 75 1.3% Russian 60 1.1% Italian 50 0.9%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,640 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 265 4.7% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 5,380 95.4% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 265 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 65 24.5% 44.6% Metis 185 69.8% 50.4% Inuk (Inuit) 0 0.0% 1.0% Indigenous responses not included elsewhere 10 3.8% 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 10 100.0% 100.0%
Race & diversity Visible Minority (Racialized Population) Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,640 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 615 10.9% 41.4% South Asian 50 0.9% 11.0% Chinese 80 1.4% 7.1% Black 165 2.9% 5.5% Filipino 65 1.1% 6.5% Arab 20 0.3% 2.4% Latin American 55 1.0% 2.5% Southeast Asian 20 0.3% 2.0% West Asian 75 1.3% 1.2% Korean 30 0.5% 1.0% Japanese 15 0.3% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 0 0.0% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 45 0.8% 1.5% Not a visible minority 5,035 89.3% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,640 100.0% 100.0% First generation 955 16.9% 36.5% Second generation 1,210 21.4% 21.8% Third generation or more 3,475 61.6% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 5,640 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 10 0.2% 1.6% Christian 2,755 48.9% 44.5% Hindu 0 0.0% 2.6% Jewish 80 1.4% 0.5% Muslim 85 1.5% 7.4% Sikh 0 0.0% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 25 0.4% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 2,675 47.4% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,640 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 4,775 84.7% 64.6% Immigrants 830 14.7% 33.3% Before 1980 270 4.8% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 85 1.5% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 95 1.7% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 170 3.0% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 75 1.3% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 130 2.3% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 30 0.5% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,640 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 5,390 95.6% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 250 4.4% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 830 100.0% 100.0% Americas 140 16.9% 10.2% Europe 380 45.8% 16.0% Africa 135 16.3% 12.0% Asia 155 18.7% 61.0% Oceania and other 20 2.4% 0.8% Other places of birth in Africa 50 6.0% United Kingdom 140 16.9% 5.0% Other places of birth in Europe 60 7.2% Other places of birth in Asia 45 5.4% United States of America 45 5.4%
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 130 100.0% 100.0% Americas 25 19.2% 9.3% Europe 15 11.5% 8.0% Africa 50 38.5% 18.5% Asia 30 23.1% 63.4% Oceania and other 10 7.7% 0.8% Mexico 15 11.5% United Kingdom 10 7.7% Other places of birth in Asia 10 7.7%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 560 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 345 61.6% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 140 25.0% 28.0% Refugees 70 12.5% 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 4,545 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 415 9.1% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 820 18.0% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,310 72.8% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 210 4.6% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 745 16.4% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 185 4.1% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 2,170 47.7% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 4,545 In the labour force 2,965 Employed 2,620 Self-Employed 695 Unemployed 345 Not in the labour force 1,575 Labour force participation rate 65 Employment rate 58 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 +) 2,215 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 2,325 In the labour force (Men +) 1,515 In the labour force (Women +) 1,450 Employed (Men +) 1,320 Employed (Women +) 1,300 Self-Employed (Men +) 395 Self-Employed (Women +) 295 Unemployed (Men +) 200 Unemployed (Women +) 145 Not in the labour force (Men +) 695 Not in the labour force (Women +) 875 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 68 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 62 Employment rate (Men +) 60 Employment rate (Women +) 56 Unemployment rate (Men +) 13 Unemployment rate (Women +) 10
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 2,965 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 240 8.1% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 400 13.5% 12.4% Construction 245 8.3% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 430 14.5% 11.5% Educational services 250 8.4%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 2,965 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 555 18.7% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 330 11.1% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 635 21.4% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 390 13.2% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 315 10.6% 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 $51,200 $44,400 Men + $60,000 $50,400 Women + $46,800 $39,600 Median household income of private households $116,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,290 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 60 2.6% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 235 10.3% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 235 10.3% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 195 8.5% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 230 10.0% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 270 11.8% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 210 9.2% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 240 10.5% 12.2% $200,000 and over 615 26.9% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 5,640 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 445 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 1,270 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 115 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 9 9.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 3,315 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 250 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 8 8.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 1,055 65 years and over (Number in low income) 75 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 7 7.0% 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 2,290 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 1,740 76.0% 68.8% Renter households 545 23.8% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 2,275 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 1,855 81.5% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 415 18.2% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 1,740 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 545 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 11 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 42 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,370 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,380 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 51 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 10
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,290 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 2,170 94.8% 95.5% Major repairs needed 115 5.0% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,290 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 2,260 98.7% 94.9% Not suitable 30 1.3% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,290 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 160 7.0% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 1,840 80.3% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 95 4.2% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 45 2.0% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 60 2.6% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 20 0.9% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 60 2.6% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,290 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 1,645 71.8% 55.0% Semi-detached house 100 4.4% 6.4% Row house 200 8.7% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 15 0.7% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 325 14.2% 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 5,575 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 4,775 85.7% 86.2% Movers 800 14.3% 13.8% Non-migrants 640 11.5% 10.4% Migrants 165 3.0% 3.4% Internal migrants 105 1.9% 2.3% External migrants 65 1.2% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 5,390 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 3,340 62.0% 58.1% Movers 2,050 38.0% 41.9% Non-migrants 1,665 30.9% 27.4% Migrants 385 7.1% 14.6% Internal migrants 280 5.2% 8.5% External migrants 100 1.9% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,630 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 1,295 79.5% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 85 5.2% 6.0% Public transit 65 4.0% 8.8% Walked 75 4.6% 4.2% Bicycle 20 1.2% 0.9% Other methods 90 5.5% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,630 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 575 35.3% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 780 47.9% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 170 10.4% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 35 2.1% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 70 4.3% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,630 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 85 5.2% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 225 13.8% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 400 24.5% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 425 26.1% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 290 17.8% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 200 12.3% 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.