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Residential · Northeast sector · Calgary, Alberta
Martindale is a residential community in the Northeast sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 14,540 living in private households. 81.8% 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 54.2%. 15.5% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 2.8% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 55.4% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $97,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 21.8% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 2.65 km², giving a population density of 5,493 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 14,540 2021, private households
Visible minority 81.8% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 15.5% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 55.4% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $97,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 21.8% Calgary 31.2%
Density 5,493 /km² 14,540 people over 2.65 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 14,540 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 14,540 Population in private households (Men +) 7,380 Population in private households (Women +) 7,160 0 to 14 years 2,995 20.6% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 10,240 70.4% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 1,250 8.6% 11.8% 85 years and over 45 0.3% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 895 0-4 (Men +) 465 0-4 (Women +) 430 5-9 (Total) 1,015 5-9 (Men +) 500 5-9 (Women +) 520 10-14 (Total) 1,090 10-14 (Men +) 550 10-14 (Women +) 540 15-19 (Total) 1,005 15-19 (Men +) 535 15-19 (Women +) 465 20-24 (Total) 1,255 20-24 (Men +) 750 20-24 (Women +) 505 25-29 (Total) 1,080 25-29 (Men +) 545 25-29 (Women +) 535 30-34 (Total) 1,035 30-34 (Men +) 455 30-34 (Women +) 580 35-39 (Total) 1,240 35-39 (Men +) 635 35-39 (Women +) 610 40-44 (Total) 1,125 40-44 (Men +) 490 40-44 (Women +) 630 45-49 (Total) 1,070 45-49 (Men +) 580 45-49 (Women +) 485 50-54 (Total) 940 50-54 (Men +) 460 50-54 (Women +) 475 55-59 (Total) 845 55-59 (Men +) 475 55-59 (Women +) 365 60-64 (Total) 650 60-64 (Men +) 290 60-64 (Women +) 360 65-69 (Total) 525 65-69 (Men +) 275 65-69 (Women +) 255 70-74 (Total) 380 70-74 (Men +) 190 70-74 (Women +) 195 75-79 (Total) 220 75-79 (Men +) 110 75-79 (Women +) 115 80-84 (Total) 125 80-84 (Men +) 50 80-84 (Women +) 75 85-89 (Total) 35 85-89 (Men +) 20 85-89 (Women +) 15 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 3,945 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 385 9.8% 26.4% 2 persons 730 18.5% 31.9% 3 persons 770 19.5% 15.9% 4 persons 910 23.1% 15.8% 5 or more persons 1,150 29.1% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 3,830 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 3,250 84.9% 85.3% Married couples 2,985 77.9% 71.9% With children 155 4.0% 4.2% Without children 115 3.0% 9.2% Common-law couples 270 7.0% 13.4% One-parent families 580 15.1% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 580 100.0% 100.0% Women + 465 80.2% 78.3% Men + 115 19.8% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 11,540 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 6,865 59.5% 58.9% Married 6,325 54.8% 49.8% Common-law 535 4.6% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 4,675 40.5% 41.1% Never married 3,640 31.5% 29.2% Separated 220 1.9% 2.2% Divorced 475 4.1% 6.3% Widowed 345 3.0% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 14,540 100.0% 100.0% English only 12,995 89.4% 90.8% French only 15 0.1% 0.1% English and French 330 2.3% 6.6% Neither English nor French 1,200 8.2% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 14,540 100.0% 100.0% English 5,510 37.9% 75.3% French 0 0.0% 0.5% Non-official language 6,885 47.4% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 680 4.7% 2.1% Multiple languages 2,135 14.7% 5.5% Punjabi (Panjabi) 3,905 26.9% 2.8% Urdu 415 2.9% Hindi 235 1.6%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 14,540 100.0% 100.0% English 4,315 29.7% 63.9% French 50 0.3% 1.2% Non-official language 8,700 59.8% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 765 5.3% 3.2% Multiple responses 1,465 10.1% 5.2% Punjabi (Panjabi) 4,445 30.6% 3.4% Urdu 560 3.9% Hindi 430 3.0%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 14,540 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1,270 8.7% 5.2% Spanish 470 3.2% 4.2% Hindi 2,400 16.5% 3.3% Punjabi (Panjabi) 5,620 38.6% 4.7% Urdu 1,085 7.5%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 14,535 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 400 2.8% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 14,135 97.2% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 400 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 205 51.2% 44.6% Metis 165 41.2% 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 50 100.0% 100.0%
Race & diversity Visible Minority (Racialized Population) Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 14,535 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 11,890 81.8% 41.4% South Asian 7,880 54.2% 11.0% Chinese 190 1.3% 7.1% Black 780 5.4% 5.5% Filipino 1,385 9.5% 6.5% Arab 230 1.6% 2.4% Latin American 340 2.3% 2.5% Southeast Asian 360 2.5% 2.0% West Asian 225 1.6% 1.2% Korean 15 0.1% 1.0% Japanese 0 0.0% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 190 1.3% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 275 1.9% 1.5% Not a visible minority 2,650 18.2% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 14,535 100.0% 100.0% First generation 8,885 61.1% 36.5% Second generation 3,380 23.2% 21.8% Third generation or more 2,270 15.6% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 14,535 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 180 1.2% 1.6% Christian 3,630 25.0% 44.5% Hindu 1,435 9.9% 2.6% Jewish 10 0.1% 0.5% Muslim 2,040 14.0% 7.4% Sikh 4,920 33.9% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 50 0.3% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 65 0.5% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 2,200 15.1% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 14,535 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 5,765 39.7% 64.6% Immigrants 8,055 55.4% 33.3% Before 1980 195 1.3% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 420 2.9% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 1,300 8.9% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 2,590 17.8% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 1,930 13.3% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 1,625 11.2% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 720 5.0% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 14,535 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 10,725 73.8% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 3,815 26.2% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 8,055 100.0% 100.0% Americas 490 6.1% 10.2% Europe 135 1.7% 16.0% Africa 440 5.5% 12.0% Asia 6,895 85.6% 61.0% Oceania and other 95 1.2% 0.8% Philippines 1,155 14.3% 15.2% India 3,915 48.6% 13.1% Other places of birth in Asia 505 6.3% Pakistan 570 7.1% 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 1,625 100.0% 100.0% Americas 40 2.5% 9.3% Europe 20 1.2% 8.0% Africa 130 8.0% 18.5% Asia 1,415 87.1% 63.4% Oceania and other 15 0.9% 0.8% Philippines 195 12.0% 19.0% Eritrea 60 3.7% India 870 53.5% 17.3% Pakistan 80 4.9%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 7,855 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 3,150 40.1% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 3,375 43.0% 28.0% Refugees 1,225 15.6% 14.6% Other immigrants 105 1.3% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 11,535 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 2,530 21.9% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 3,725 32.3% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 5,285 45.8% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 535 4.6% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 1,545 13.4% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 430 3.7% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 2,770 24.0% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 11,535 In the labour force 8,020 Employed 6,830 Self-Employed 920 Unemployed 1,190 Not in the labour force 3,515 Labour force participation rate 70 Employment rate 59 Unemployment rate 15
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 5,870 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 5,670 In the labour force (Men +) 4,305 In the labour force (Women +) 3,715 Employed (Men +) 3,745 Employed (Women +) 3,080 Self-Employed (Men +) 695 Self-Employed (Women +) 220 Unemployed (Men +) 555 Unemployed (Women +) 630 Not in the labour force (Men +) 1,560 Not in the labour force (Women +) 1,955 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 73 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 66 Employment rate (Men +) 64 Employment rate (Women +) 54 Unemployment rate (Men +) 13 Unemployment rate (Women +) 17
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 8,020 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 1,145 14.3% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 855 10.7% 12.4% Transportation and warehousing 1,355 16.9% 6.4% Accommodation and food services 760 9.5% Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 580 7.2%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 8,020 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 2,515 31.4% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 2,285 28.5% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 1,035 12.9% 18.5% Health occupations 480 6.0% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 470 5.9% 10.6%
Income Median Household and Individual Income Before Tax in 2020 Indicator Number Share Calgary Median income of population aged 15 years and over $34,400 $44,400 Men + $36,800 $50,400 Women + $33,200 $39,600 Median household income of private households $97,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,945 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 0 0.0% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 270 6.8% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 515 13.1% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 580 14.7% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 650 16.5% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 660 16.7% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 535 13.6% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 470 11.9% 12.2% $200,000 and over 260 6.6% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 14,535 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 1,320 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 3,585 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 485 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 14 14.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 9,650 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 695 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 7 7.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 1,295 65 years and over (Number in low income) 140 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 3,945 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 3,085 78.2% 68.8% Renter households 860 21.8% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 3,940 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 3,065 77.8% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 875 22.2% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 3,080 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 860 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) 29 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,840 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,490 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 82 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 8
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,945 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 3,755 95.2% 95.5% Major repairs needed 185 4.7% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,945 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 3,335 84.5% 94.9% Not suitable 610 15.5% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,945 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 55 1.4% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 210 5.3% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 840 21.3% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 1,680 42.6% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 930 23.6% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 135 3.4% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 95 2.4% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,945 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 3,335 84.5% 55.0% Semi-detached house 60 1.5% 6.4% Row house 140 3.5% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 345 8.8% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 60 1.5% 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 14,380 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 12,715 88.4% 86.2% Movers 1,665 11.6% 13.8% Non-migrants 1,160 8.1% 10.4% Migrants 500 3.5% 3.4% Internal migrants 275 1.9% 2.3% External migrants 230 1.6% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 13,645 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 8,705 63.8% 58.1% Movers 4,940 36.2% 41.9% Non-migrants 2,525 18.5% 27.4% Migrants 2,415 17.7% 14.6% Internal migrants 830 6.1% 8.5% External migrants 1,585 11.6% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 6,105 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 4,600 75.3% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 535 8.8% 6.0% Public transit 800 13.1% 8.8% Walked 25 0.4% 4.2% Bicycle 15 0.2% 0.9% Other methods 130 2.1% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 6,105 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 1,050 17.2% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 2,605 42.7% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 1,690 27.7% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 295 4.8% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 460 7.5% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 6,105 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 530 8.7% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 955 15.6% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 1,220 20.0% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 890 14.6% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 910 14.9% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 1,605 26.3% 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.