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Residential · Centre sector · Calgary, Alberta
Lower Mount Royal is a residential community in the Centre sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 2,990 living in private households. 28.1% of residents identified as members of a racialized (visible minority) group, against 41.4% across Calgary as a whole; the largest single group was Black at 8.5%. 66.1% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 5.7% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 26.2% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $57,600 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 70.2% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 0.28 km², giving a population density of 10,644 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 2,990 2021, private households
Visible minority 28.1% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 66.1% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 26.2% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $57,600 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 70.2% Calgary 31.2%
Density 10,644 /km² 2,990 people over 0.28 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,990 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 2,990 Population in private households (Men +) 1,440 Population in private households (Women +) 1,555 0 to 14 years 170 5.7% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 2,595 86.8% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 230 7.7% 11.8% 85 years and over 0 0.0% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 85 0-4 (Men +) 40 0-4 (Women +) 50 5-9 (Total) 40 5-9 (Men +) 20 5-9 (Women +) 20 10-14 (Total) 40 10-14 (Men +) 20 10-14 (Women +) 25 15-19 (Total) 70 15-19 (Men +) 20 15-19 (Women +) 50 20-24 (Total) 245 20-24 (Men +) 85 20-24 (Women +) 160 25-29 (Total) 540 25-29 (Men +) 215 25-29 (Women +) 325 30-34 (Total) 550 30-34 (Men +) 260 30-34 (Women +) 290 35-39 (Total) 330 35-39 (Men +) 180 35-39 (Women +) 145 40-44 (Total) 235 40-44 (Men +) 125 40-44 (Women +) 110 45-49 (Total) 160 45-49 (Men +) 105 45-49 (Women +) 55 50-54 (Total) 175 50-54 (Men +) 85 50-54 (Women +) 85 55-59 (Total) 130 55-59 (Men +) 75 55-59 (Women +) 55 60-64 (Total) 170 60-64 (Men +) 75 60-64 (Women +) 85 65-69 (Total) 95 65-69 (Men +) 70 65-69 (Women +) 20 70-74 (Total) 70 70-74 (Men +) 40 70-74 (Women +) 35 75-79 (Total) 55 75-79 (Men +) 20 75-79 (Women +) 40 80-84 (Total) 10 80-84 (Men +) 0 80-84 (Women +) 10 85-89 (Total) 0 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 Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 590 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 520 88.1% 85.3% Married couples 290 49.1% 71.9% With children 15 2.5% 4.2% Without children 215 36.4% 9.2% Common-law couples 235 39.8% 13.4% One-parent families 65 11.0% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 65 100.0% 100.0% Women + 50 76.9% 78.3% Men + 20 30.8% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 2,825 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 1,080 38.2% 58.9% Married 615 21.8% 49.8% Common-law 470 16.6% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 1,740 61.6% 41.1% Never married 1,390 49.2% 29.2% Separated 70 2.5% 2.2% Divorced 225 8.0% 6.3% Widowed 55 1.9% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,990 100.0% 100.0% English only 2,630 88.0% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 340 11.4% 6.6% Neither English nor French 20 0.7% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,990 100.0% 100.0% English 2,605 87.1% 75.3% French 30 1.0% 0.5% Non-official language 310 10.4% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 75 2.5% 2.1% Arabic 20 0.7% Amharic 15 0.5% Multiple languages 45 1.5% 5.5% Mandarin 25 0.8% 1.7% Korean 25 0.8%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,990 100.0% 100.0% English 2,160 72.2% 63.9% French 60 2.0% 1.2% Non-official language 670 22.4% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 100 3.3% 3.2% Spanish 70 2.3% 2.3% Multiple responses 100 3.3% 5.2% Mandarin 45 1.5% 2.4% Polish 35 1.2%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,990 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 115 3.9% 5.2% Arabic 55 1.8% Spanish 135 4.5% 4.2% Mandarin 45 1.5% 3.5%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,995 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 170 5.7% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 2,825 94.3% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 170 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 85 50.0% 44.6% Metis 75 44.1% 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 2,995 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 840 28.1% 41.4% South Asian 120 4.0% 11.0% Chinese 115 3.8% 7.1% Black 255 8.5% 5.5% Filipino 130 4.3% 6.5% Arab 20 0.7% 2.4% Latin American 55 1.8% 2.5% Southeast Asian 35 1.2% 2.0% West Asian 15 0.5% 1.2% Korean 40 1.3% 1.0% Japanese 25 0.8% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 0 0.0% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 35 1.2% 1.5% Not a visible minority 2,150 71.8% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,995 100.0% 100.0% First generation 930 31.1% 36.5% Second generation 590 19.7% 21.8% Third generation or more 1,475 49.2% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 2,995 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 40 1.3% 1.6% Christian 1,030 34.4% 44.5% Hindu 15 0.5% 2.6% Jewish 40 1.3% 0.5% Muslim 90 3.0% 7.4% Sikh 0 0.0% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 55 1.8% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 1,715 57.3% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,995 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 2,105 70.3% 64.6% Immigrants 785 26.2% 33.3% Before 1980 60 2.0% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 50 1.7% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 175 5.8% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 195 6.5% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 100 3.3% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 205 6.8% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 105 3.5% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,995 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 2,650 88.5% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 345 11.5% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 785 100.0% 100.0% Americas 100 12.7% 10.2% Europe 195 24.8% 16.0% Africa 210 26.8% 12.0% Asia 280 35.7% 61.0% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 115 14.7% 15.2% Other places of birth in Africa 65 8.3% United Kingdom 60 7.6% 5.0% Ethiopia 65 8.3% China 45 5.7% 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 205 100.0% 100.0% Americas 25 12.2% 9.3% Europe 0 0.0% 8.0% Africa 75 36.6% 18.5% Asia 95 46.3% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 50 24.4% 19.0% India 10 4.9% 17.3% Nigeria 10 4.9% 7.2% Ethiopia 40 19.5%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 725 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 385 53.1% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 160 22.1% 28.0% Refugees 180 24.8% 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 2,825 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 240 8.5% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 575 20.4% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,010 71.2% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 110 3.9% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 470 16.6% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 90 3.2% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,340 47.4% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 2,825 In the labour force 2,250 Employed 1,970 Self-Employed 260 Unemployed 275 Not in the labour force 575 Labour force participation rate 80 Employment rate 70 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 +) 1,365 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 1,460 In the labour force (Men +) 1,115 In the labour force (Women +) 1,130 Employed (Men +) 980 Employed (Women +) 990 Self-Employed (Men +) 160 Self-Employed (Women +) 100 Unemployed (Men +) 135 Unemployed (Women +) 140 Not in the labour force (Men +) 250 Not in the labour force (Women +) 330 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 82 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 77 Employment rate (Men +) 72 Employment rate (Women +) 68 Unemployment rate (Men +) 12 Unemployment rate (Women +) 12
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 2,250 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 180 8.0% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 290 12.9% 12.4% Construction 165 7.3% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 375 16.7% 11.5% Accommodation and food services 210 9.3%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 2,250 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 580 25.8% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 260 11.6% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 435 19.3% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 285 12.7% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 290 12.9% 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 $44,400 $44,400 Men + $49,600 $50,400 Women + $39,600 $39,600 Median household income of private households $57,600 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,015 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 170 8.4% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 485 24.1% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 385 19.1% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 290 14.4% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 200 9.9% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 150 7.4% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 120 6.0% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 110 5.5% 12.2% $200,000 and over 110 5.5% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 2,995 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 465 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 16 16.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 210 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 30 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 14 14.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 2,555 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 390 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 15 15.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 225 65 years and over (Number in low income) 50 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 22 22.0% 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 2,015 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 605 30.0% 68.8% Renter households 1,415 70.2% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 2,000 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 1,260 63.0% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 740 37.0% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 605 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 1,410 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 37 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 37 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,580 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,070 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 71 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 10
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,015 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 1,835 91.1% 95.5% Major repairs needed 185 9.2% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,015 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 1,935 96.0% 94.9% Not suitable 75 3.7% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,015 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 355 17.6% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 755 37.5% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 295 14.6% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 210 10.4% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 240 11.9% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 75 3.7% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 80 4.0% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,015 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 20 1.0% 55.0% Semi-detached house 25 1.2% 6.4% Row house 80 4.0% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 25 1.2% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 1,435 71.2% 16.3% Apartment in a building that has more than 5 storeys 420 20.8% 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 2,975 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 2,090 70.2% 86.2% Movers 885 29.8% 13.8% Non-migrants 680 22.9% 10.4% Migrants 210 7.1% 3.4% Internal migrants 150 5.0% 2.3% External migrants 60 2.0% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 2,905 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 945 32.5% 58.1% Movers 1,960 67.5% 41.9% Non-migrants 1,155 39.8% 27.4% Migrants 800 27.5% 14.6% Internal migrants 555 19.1% 8.5% External migrants 250 8.6% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,195 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 730 61.1% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 40 3.4% 6.0% Public transit 165 13.8% 8.8% Walked 195 16.3% 4.2% Bicycle 50 4.2% 0.9% Other methods 20 1.7% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,195 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 305 25.5% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 565 47.3% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 200 16.7% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 55 4.6% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 75 6.3% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,195 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 45 3.8% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 230 19.2% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 265 22.2% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 240 20.1% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 230 19.2% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 185 15.5% 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.