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Residential · Centre sector · Calgary, Alberta
Mission is a residential community in the Centre sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 4,505 living in private households. 22.6% of residents identified as members of a racialized (visible minority) group, against 41.4% across Calgary as a whole; the largest single group was Chinese at 5.2%. 73.7% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 3.9% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 22.0% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $72,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 69.3% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 0.53 km², giving a population density of 8,544 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 4,505 2021, private households
Visible minority 22.6% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 73.7% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 22.0% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $72,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 69.3% Calgary 31.2%
Density 8,544 /km² 4,505 people over 0.53 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,505 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 4,505 Population in private households (Men +) 2,170 Population in private households (Women +) 2,335 0 to 14 years 215 4.8% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 3,700 82.1% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 510 11.3% 11.8% 85 years and over 80 1.8% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 105 0-4 (Men +) 75 0-4 (Women +) 35 5-9 (Total) 30 5-9 (Men +) 0 5-9 (Women +) 25 10-14 (Total) 80 10-14 (Men +) 40 10-14 (Women +) 35 15-19 (Total) 45 15-19 (Men +) 25 15-19 (Women +) 15 20-24 (Total) 355 20-24 (Men +) 150 20-24 (Women +) 205 25-29 (Total) 770 25-29 (Men +) 305 25-29 (Women +) 465 30-34 (Total) 895 30-34 (Men +) 405 30-34 (Women +) 495 35-39 (Total) 475 35-39 (Men +) 285 35-39 (Women +) 190 40-44 (Total) 355 40-44 (Men +) 190 40-44 (Women +) 165 45-49 (Total) 235 45-49 (Men +) 140 45-49 (Women +) 95 50-54 (Total) 185 50-54 (Men +) 100 50-54 (Women +) 80 55-59 (Total) 190 55-59 (Men +) 105 55-59 (Women +) 85 60-64 (Total) 195 60-64 (Men +) 95 60-64 (Women +) 100 65-69 (Total) 205 65-69 (Men +) 105 65-69 (Women +) 100 70-74 (Total) 145 70-74 (Men +) 60 70-74 (Women +) 85 75-79 (Total) 95 75-79 (Men +) 45 75-79 (Women +) 50 80-84 (Total) 65 80-84 (Men +) 20 80-84 (Women +) 50 85-89 (Total) 65 85-89 (Men +) 15 85-89 (Women +) 50 90-94 (Total) 10 90-94 (Men +) 0 90-94 (Women +) 10 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 940 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 895 95.2% 85.3% Married couples 525 55.9% 71.9% With children 20 2.1% 4.2% Without children 350 37.2% 9.2% Common-law couples 370 39.4% 13.4% One-parent families 45 4.8% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 45 100.0% 100.0% Women + 30 66.7% 78.3% Men + 20 44.4% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 4,285 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 1,815 42.4% 58.9% Married 1,075 25.1% 49.8% Common-law 735 17.1% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 2,475 57.8% 41.1% Never married 1,985 46.3% 29.2% Separated 75 1.8% 2.2% Divorced 305 7.1% 6.3% Widowed 115 2.7% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,505 100.0% 100.0% English only 3,910 86.8% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 550 12.2% 6.6% Neither English nor French 40 0.9% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,505 100.0% 100.0% English 4,005 88.9% 75.3% French 45 1.0% 0.5% Non-official language 365 8.1% 18.8% Arabic 45 1.0% Spanish 85 1.9% 1.4% Multiple languages 95 2.1% 5.5% Yue (Cantonese) 25 0.6% Mandarin 85 1.9% 1.7% Russian 20 0.4%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,505 100.0% 100.0% English 3,370 74.8% 63.9% French 120 2.7% 1.2% Non-official language 890 19.8% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 40 0.9% 3.2% Arabic 65 1.4% Spanish 135 3.0% 2.3% Multiple responses 115 2.5% 5.2% Yue (Cantonese) 55 1.2% 2.5% Mandarin 135 3.0% 2.4%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,505 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 85 1.9% 5.2% Arabic 95 2.1% Spanish 270 6.0% 4.2% Mandarin 130 2.9% 3.5% Yue (Cantonese) 70 1.6%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,500 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 175 3.9% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 4,330 96.2% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 175 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 80 45.7% 44.6% Metis 85 48.6% 50.4% Inuk (Inuit) 0 0.0% 1.0% Indigenous responses not included elsewhere 15 8.6% 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 4,500 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 1,015 22.6% 41.4% South Asian 140 3.1% 11.0% Chinese 235 5.2% 7.1% Black 125 2.8% 5.5% Filipino 135 3.0% 6.5% Arab 85 1.9% 2.4% Latin American 145 3.2% 2.5% Southeast Asian 35 0.8% 2.0% West Asian 30 0.7% 1.2% Korean 25 0.6% 1.0% Japanese 10 0.2% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 10 0.2% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 40 0.9% 1.5% Not a visible minority 3,490 77.6% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,500 100.0% 100.0% First generation 1,240 27.6% 36.5% Second generation 835 18.6% 21.8% Third generation or more 2,430 54.0% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 4,500 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 35 0.8% 1.6% Christian 1,570 34.9% 44.5% Hindu 65 1.4% 2.6% Jewish 85 1.9% 0.5% Muslim 115 2.6% 7.4% Sikh 0 0.0% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 65 1.4% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 2,570 57.1% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,500 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 3,320 73.8% 64.6% Immigrants 990 22.0% 33.3% Before 1980 210 4.7% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 75 1.7% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 115 2.6% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 200 4.4% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 145 3.2% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 250 5.6% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 195 4.3% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,500 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 3,950 87.8% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 555 12.3% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 990 100.0% 100.0% Americas 215 21.7% 10.2% Europe 305 30.8% 16.0% Africa 105 10.6% 12.0% Asia 355 35.9% 61.0% Oceania and other 10 1.0% 0.8% Philippines 90 9.1% 15.2% United Kingdom 110 11.1% 5.0% Other places of birth in Europe 60 6.1% China 95 9.6% 8.4% United States of America 80 8.1%
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 250 100.0% 100.0% Americas 60 24.0% 9.3% Europe 50 20.0% 8.0% Africa 30 12.0% 18.5% Asia 100 40.0% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 25 10.0% 19.0% India 20 8.0% 17.3% Nigeria 20 8.0% 7.2% China 15 6.0% 6.8% United States of America 30 12.0%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 780 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 570 73.1% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 125 16.0% 28.0% Refugees 65 8.3% 14.6% Other immigrants 10 1.3% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 4,285 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 175 4.1% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 820 19.1% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,295 76.9% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 220 5.1% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 645 15.1% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 160 3.7% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 2,275 53.1% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 4,285 In the labour force 3,355 Employed 2,940 Self-Employed 455 Unemployed 420 Not in the labour force 930 Labour force participation rate 78 Employment rate 69 Unemployment rate 13
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 2,045 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 2,240 In the labour force (Men +) 1,680 In the labour force (Women +) 1,680 Employed (Men +) 1,495 Employed (Women +) 1,450 Self-Employed (Men +) 225 Self-Employed (Women +) 230 Unemployed (Men +) 185 Unemployed (Women +) 235 Not in the labour force (Men +) 370 Not in the labour force (Women +) 560 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 82 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 75 Employment rate (Men +) 73 Employment rate (Women +) 65 Unemployment rate (Men +) 11 Unemployment rate (Women +) 14
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 3,355 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 275 8.2% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 420 12.5% 12.4% Construction 245 7.3% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 550 16.4% 11.5% Accommodation and food services 285 8.5%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 3,355 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 850 25.3% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 300 8.9% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 620 18.5% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 450 13.4% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 500 14.9% 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 $54,000 $44,400 Men + $56,400 $50,400 Women + $52,800 $39,600 Median household income of private households $72,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,125 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 155 5.0% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 575 18.4% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 495 15.8% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 505 16.2% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 325 10.4% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 325 10.4% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 245 7.8% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 235 7.5% 12.2% $200,000 and over 275 8.8% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 4,505 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 550 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 12 12.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 240 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 35 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 15 15.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 3,675 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 450 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 12 12.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 585 65 years and over (Number in low income) 60 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 10 10.0% 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 3,125 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 960 30.7% 68.8% Renter households 2,165 69.3% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 3,110 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 2,230 71.7% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 880 28.3% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 965 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 2,165 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 21 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 31 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,700 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,250 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 59 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 3
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,125 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 2,925 93.6% 95.5% Major repairs needed 200 6.4% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,125 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 3,025 96.8% 94.9% Not suitable 100 3.2% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,125 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 420 13.4% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 1,090 34.9% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 360 11.5% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 280 9.0% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 570 18.2% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 210 6.7% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 190 6.1% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,120 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 45 1.4% 55.0% Semi-detached house 0 0.0% 6.4% Row house 60 1.9% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 20 0.6% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 1,630 52.2% 16.3% Apartment in a building that has more than 5 storeys 1,355 43.4% 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 4,470 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 3,255 72.8% 86.2% Movers 1,220 27.3% 13.8% Non-migrants 930 20.8% 10.4% Migrants 280 6.3% 3.4% Internal migrants 245 5.5% 2.3% External migrants 35 0.8% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 4,395 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 1,350 30.7% 58.1% Movers 3,040 69.2% 41.9% Non-migrants 1,780 40.5% 27.4% Migrants 1,265 28.8% 14.6% Internal migrants 890 20.2% 8.5% External migrants 375 8.5% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,765 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 1,090 61.8% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 50 2.8% 6.0% Public transit 130 7.4% 8.8% Walked 395 22.4% 4.2% Bicycle 60 3.4% 0.9% Other methods 40 2.3% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,765 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 540 30.6% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 915 51.8% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 235 13.3% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 25 1.4% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 50 2.8% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,765 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 65 3.7% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 235 13.3% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 545 30.9% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 415 23.5% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 275 15.6% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 230 13.0% 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.