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Residential · Southeast sector · Calgary, Alberta
Mckenzie Lake is a residential community in the Southeast sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 13,290 living in private households. 17.7% 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 4.3%. 78.1% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 4.2% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 18.2% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $133,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 9.3% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 4.99 km², giving a population density of 2,661 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 13,290 2021, private households
Visible minority 17.7% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 78.1% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 18.2% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $133,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 9.3% Calgary 31.2%
Density 2,661 /km² 13,290 people over 4.99 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 13,290 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 13,290 Population in private households (Men +) 6,680 Population in private households (Women +) 6,610 0 to 14 years 2,340 17.6% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 9,290 69.9% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 1,590 12.0% 11.8% 85 years and over 70 0.5% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 595 0-4 (Men +) 290 0-4 (Women +) 300 5-9 (Total) 775 5-9 (Men +) 415 5-9 (Women +) 360 10-14 (Total) 970 10-14 (Men +) 510 10-14 (Women +) 465 15-19 (Total) 1,030 15-19 (Men +) 550 15-19 (Women +) 480 20-24 (Total) 825 20-24 (Men +) 460 20-24 (Women +) 365 25-29 (Total) 630 25-29 (Men +) 335 25-29 (Women +) 295 30-34 (Total) 715 30-34 (Men +) 350 30-34 (Women +) 365 35-39 (Total) 870 35-39 (Men +) 375 35-39 (Women +) 495 40-44 (Total) 840 40-44 (Men +) 430 40-44 (Women +) 415 45-49 (Total) 935 45-49 (Men +) 450 45-49 (Women +) 490 50-54 (Total) 1,020 50-54 (Men +) 475 50-54 (Women +) 545 55-59 (Total) 1,300 55-59 (Men +) 650 55-59 (Women +) 645 60-64 (Total) 1,125 60-64 (Men +) 535 60-64 (Women +) 590 65-69 (Total) 815 65-69 (Men +) 450 65-69 (Women +) 360 70-74 (Total) 475 70-74 (Men +) 225 70-74 (Women +) 255 75-79 (Total) 165 75-79 (Men +) 80 75-79 (Women +) 85 80-84 (Total) 135 80-84 (Men +) 75 80-84 (Women +) 65 85-89 (Total) 50 85-89 (Men +) 20 85-89 (Women +) 25 90-94 (Total) 15 90-94 (Men +) 0 90-94 (Women +) 15 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 4,600 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 555 12.1% 26.4% 2 persons 1,635 35.5% 31.9% 3 persons 885 19.2% 15.9% 4 persons 1,005 21.9% 15.8% 5 or more persons 520 11.3% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 4,030 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 3,520 87.3% 85.3% Married couples 3,060 75.9% 71.9% With children 185 4.6% 4.2% Without children 275 6.8% 9.2% Common-law couples 460 11.4% 13.4% One-parent families 510 12.7% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 510 100.0% 100.0% Women + 350 68.6% 78.3% Men + 155 30.4% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 10,950 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 7,115 65.0% 58.9% Married 6,190 56.5% 49.8% Common-law 920 8.4% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 3,840 35.1% 41.1% Never married 2,865 26.2% 29.2% Separated 170 1.6% 2.2% Divorced 560 5.1% 6.3% Widowed 240 2.2% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 13,290 100.0% 100.0% English only 12,375 93.1% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 820 6.2% 6.6% Neither English nor French 100 0.8% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 13,290 100.0% 100.0% English 12,065 90.8% 75.3% French 70 0.5% 0.5% Non-official language 950 7.2% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 50 0.4% 2.1% Vietnamese 55 0.4% Spanish 165 1.2% 1.4% Multiple languages 210 1.6% 5.5% Yue (Cantonese) 55 0.4% Mandarin 125 0.9% 1.7%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 13,290 100.0% 100.0% English 10,985 82.7% 63.9% French 215 1.6% 1.2% Non-official language 1,835 13.8% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 120 0.9% 3.2% Vietnamese 110 0.8% Spanish 270 2.0% 2.3% Multiple responses 260 2.0% 5.2% Yue (Cantonese) 100 0.8% 2.5% Mandarin 145 1.1% 2.4%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 13,290 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 160 1.2% 5.2% Arabic 165 1.2% Spanish 450 3.4% 4.2% Hindi 170 1.3% 3.3% Mandarin 220 1.7% 3.5%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 13,290 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 565 4.2% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 12,725 95.8% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 565 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 180 31.9% 44.6% Metis 370 65.5% 50.4% Inuk (Inuit) 0 0.0% 1.0% Indigenous responses not included elsewhere 10 1.8% 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 0 100.0%
Race & diversity Visible Minority (Racialized Population) Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 13,290 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 2,355 17.7% 41.4% South Asian 575 4.3% 11.0% Chinese 410 3.1% 7.1% Black 225 1.7% 5.5% Filipino 260 2.0% 6.5% Arab 155 1.2% 2.4% Latin American 265 2.0% 2.5% Southeast Asian 165 1.2% 2.0% West Asian 35 0.3% 1.2% Korean 95 0.7% 1.0% Japanese 70 0.5% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 0 0.0% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 95 0.7% 1.5% Not a visible minority 10,940 82.3% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 13,290 100.0% 100.0% First generation 2,620 19.7% 36.5% Second generation 2,520 19.0% 21.8% Third generation or more 8,150 61.3% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 13,290 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 115 0.9% 1.6% Christian 6,920 52.1% 44.5% Hindu 160 1.2% 2.6% Jewish 25 0.2% 0.5% Muslim 270 2.0% 7.4% Sikh 140 1.1% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 35 0.3% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 5,615 42.2% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 13,290 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 10,805 81.3% 64.6% Immigrants 2,420 18.2% 33.3% Before 1980 445 3.4% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 365 2.8% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 320 2.4% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 695 5.2% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 270 2.0% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 330 2.5% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 65 0.5% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 13,290 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 12,670 95.3% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 625 4.7% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 2,420 100.0% 100.0% Americas 360 14.9% 10.2% Europe 790 32.6% 16.0% Africa 265 10.9% 12.0% Asia 970 40.1% 61.0% Oceania and other 40 1.6% 0.8% Philippines 170 7.0% 15.2% Other places of birth in Africa 135 5.6% United Kingdom 370 15.3% 5.0% India 195 8.1% 13.1% China 155 6.4% 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 330 100.0% 100.0% Americas 65 19.7% 9.3% Europe 85 25.8% 8.0% Africa 25 7.6% 18.5% Asia 150 45.5% 63.4% Oceania and other 10 3.0% 0.8% Philippines 65 19.7% 19.0% Viet Nam 20 6.1% Mexico 30 9.1% United Kingdom 55 16.7% United States of America 25 7.6%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 1,980 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 1,130 57.1% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 560 28.3% 28.0% Refugees 260 13.1% 14.6% Other immigrants 20 1.0% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 10,950 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 1,130 10.3% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 3,275 29.9% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 6,545 59.8% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 875 8.0% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 2,030 18.5% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 385 3.5% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 3,250 29.7% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 10,950 In the labour force 7,765 Employed 6,845 Self-Employed 1,275 Unemployed 915 Not in the labour force 3,185 Labour force participation rate 71 Employment rate 63 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 +) 5,465 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 5,480 In the labour force (Men +) 4,130 In the labour force (Women +) 3,635 Employed (Men +) 3,655 Employed (Women +) 3,195 Self-Employed (Men +) 735 Self-Employed (Women +) 535 Unemployed (Men +) 480 Unemployed (Women +) 440 Not in the labour force (Men +) 1,335 Not in the labour force (Women +) 1,850 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 76 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 66 Employment rate (Men +) 67 Employment rate (Women +) 58 Unemployment rate (Men +) 12 Unemployment rate (Women +) 12
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 7,765 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 920 11.8% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 885 11.4% 12.4% Construction 815 10.5% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 890 11.5% 11.5% Educational services 530 6.8%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 7,765 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 1,860 23.9% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 1,280 16.5% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 1,645 21.2% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 770 9.9% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 790 10.2% 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 $50,400 $44,400 Men + $62,000 $50,400 Women + $41,600 $39,600 Median household income of private households $133,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 4,600 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 75 1.6% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 180 3.9% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 340 7.4% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 495 10.8% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 410 8.9% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 615 13.4% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 530 11.5% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 710 15.4% 12.2% $200,000 and over 1,225 26.6% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 13,290 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 770 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 2,905 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 260 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 9 9.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 8,725 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 450 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 5 5.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 1,660 65 years and over (Number in low income) 65 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 4 4.0% 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 4,600 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 4,165 90.5% 68.8% Renter households 430 9.3% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 4,590 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 3,970 86.5% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 620 13.5% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 4,165 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 435 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 12 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 26 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,700 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,700 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 60 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 10
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 4,600 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 4,435 96.4% 95.5% Major repairs needed 170 3.7% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 4,600 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 4,510 98.0% 94.9% Not suitable 90 2.0% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 4,600 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 0 0.0% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 125 2.7% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 1,100 23.9% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 3,135 68.2% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 220 4.8% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 10 0.2% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 10 0.2% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 4,605 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 4,220 91.6% 55.0% Semi-detached house 40 0.9% 6.4% Row house 330 7.2% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 10 0.2% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 0 0.0% 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 13,180 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 11,975 90.9% 86.2% Movers 1,205 9.1% 13.8% Non-migrants 940 7.1% 10.4% Migrants 265 2.0% 3.4% Internal migrants 235 1.8% 2.3% External migrants 30 0.2% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 12,695 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 9,300 73.3% 58.1% Movers 3,400 26.8% 41.9% Non-migrants 2,440 19.2% 27.4% Migrants 960 7.6% 14.6% Internal migrants 660 5.2% 8.5% External migrants 300 2.4% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 4,780 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 4,240 88.7% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 195 4.1% 6.0% Public transit 140 2.9% 8.8% Walked 85 1.8% 4.2% Bicycle 10 0.2% 0.9% Other methods 110 2.3% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 4,780 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 1,225 25.6% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 2,240 46.9% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 935 19.6% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 220 4.6% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 165 3.5% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 4,780 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 290 6.1% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 875 18.3% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 1,355 28.4% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 905 18.9% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 715 15.0% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 645 13.5% 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.