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Residential · Northeast sector · Calgary, Alberta
Monterey Park is a residential community in the Northeast sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 10,475 living in private households. 76.8% 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 25.7%. 21.2% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 2.0% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 50.9% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $95,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 18.1% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 3.43 km², giving a population density of 3,057 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 10,475 2021, private households
Visible minority 76.8% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 21.2% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 50.9% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $95,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 18.1% Calgary 31.2%
Density 3,057 /km² 10,475 people over 3.43 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,475 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 10,475 Population in private households (Men +) 5,145 Population in private households (Women +) 5,325 0 to 14 years 1,805 17.2% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 7,030 67.1% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 1,535 14.7% 11.8% 85 years and over 105 1.0% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 545 0-4 (Men +) 260 0-4 (Women +) 285 5-9 (Total) 675 5-9 (Men +) 350 5-9 (Women +) 330 10-14 (Total) 585 10-14 (Men +) 310 10-14 (Women +) 270 15-19 (Total) 750 15-19 (Men +) 395 15-19 (Women +) 355 20-24 (Total) 840 20-24 (Men +) 405 20-24 (Women +) 435 25-29 (Total) 570 25-29 (Men +) 260 25-29 (Women +) 310 30-34 (Total) 535 30-34 (Men +) 265 30-34 (Women +) 270 35-39 (Total) 740 35-39 (Men +) 380 35-39 (Women +) 365 40-44 (Total) 640 40-44 (Men +) 285 40-44 (Women +) 350 45-49 (Total) 595 45-49 (Men +) 305 45-49 (Women +) 285 50-54 (Total) 700 50-54 (Men +) 310 50-54 (Women +) 395 55-59 (Total) 785 55-59 (Men +) 390 55-59 (Women +) 400 60-64 (Total) 880 60-64 (Men +) 440 60-64 (Women +) 435 65-69 (Total) 565 65-69 (Men +) 290 65-69 (Women +) 270 70-74 (Total) 470 70-74 (Men +) 215 70-74 (Women +) 255 75-79 (Total) 340 75-79 (Men +) 170 75-79 (Women +) 175 80-84 (Total) 160 80-84 (Men +) 90 80-84 (Women +) 65 85-89 (Total) 70 85-89 (Men +) 25 85-89 (Women +) 45 90-94 (Total) 30 90-94 (Men +) 15 90-94 (Women +) 20 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 3,150 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 455 14.4% 26.4% 2 persons 845 26.8% 31.9% 3 persons 555 17.6% 15.9% 4 persons 535 17.0% 15.8% 5 or more persons 760 24.1% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 2,885 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 2,390 82.8% 85.3% Married couples 2,200 76.3% 71.9% With children 85 3.0% 4.2% Without children 105 3.6% 9.2% Common-law couples 190 6.6% 13.4% One-parent families 490 17.0% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 490 100.0% 100.0% Women + 425 86.7% 78.3% Men + 70 14.3% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 8,665 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 4,950 57.1% 58.9% Married 4,570 52.7% 49.8% Common-law 380 4.4% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 3,715 42.9% 41.1% Never married 2,705 31.2% 29.2% Separated 190 2.2% 2.2% Divorced 480 5.5% 6.3% Widowed 345 4.0% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,475 100.0% 100.0% English only 9,480 90.5% 90.8% French only 15 0.1% 0.1% English and French 255 2.4% 6.6% Neither English nor French 725 6.9% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,475 100.0% 100.0% English 5,350 51.1% 75.3% French 10 0.1% 0.5% Non-official language 4,080 39.0% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 475 4.5% 2.1% Vietnamese 730 7.0% Spanish 190 1.8% 1.4% Multiple languages 1,035 9.9% 5.5% Yue (Cantonese) 405 3.9% Punjabi (Panjabi) 1,150 11.0% 2.8%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,475 100.0% 100.0% English 4,110 39.2% 63.9% French 65 0.6% 1.2% Non-official language 5,575 53.2% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 640 6.1% 3.2% Vietnamese 955 9.1% Arabic 260 2.5% Multiple responses 725 6.9% 5.2% Yue (Cantonese) 480 4.6% 2.5% Punjabi (Panjabi) 1,430 13.7% 3.4%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,475 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1,010 9.6% 5.2% Vietnamese 1,310 12.5% Hindi 725 6.9% 3.3% Yue (Cantonese) 685 6.5% Punjabi (Panjabi) 1,760 16.8% 4.7%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,475 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 215 2.0% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 10,260 98.0% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 215 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 115 53.5% 44.6% Metis 95 44.2% 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 0 100.0%
Race & diversity Visible Minority (Racialized Population) Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,475 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 8,045 76.8% 41.4% South Asian 2,690 25.7% 11.0% Chinese 605 5.8% 7.1% Black 820 7.8% 5.5% Filipino 1,185 11.3% 6.5% Arab 515 4.9% 2.4% Latin American 285 2.7% 2.5% Southeast Asian 1,235 11.8% 2.0% West Asian 235 2.2% 1.2% Korean 0 0.0% 1.0% Japanese 25 0.2% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 65 0.6% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 385 3.7% 1.5% Not a visible minority 2,435 23.2% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,475 100.0% 100.0% First generation 5,580 53.3% 36.5% Second generation 3,155 30.1% 21.8% Third generation or more 1,735 16.6% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 10,475 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 920 8.8% 1.6% Christian 3,805 36.3% 44.5% Hindu 525 5.0% 2.6% Jewish 10 0.1% 0.5% Muslim 1,650 15.8% 7.4% Sikh 1,495 14.3% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 70 0.7% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 1,990 19.0% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,475 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 4,990 47.6% 64.6% Immigrants 5,335 50.9% 33.3% Before 1980 600 5.7% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 1,010 9.6% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 1,120 10.7% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 1,195 11.4% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 835 8.0% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 585 5.6% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 145 1.4% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 10,475 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 9,070 86.6% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 1,405 13.4% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 5,335 100.0% 100.0% Americas 385 7.2% 10.2% Europe 220 4.1% 16.0% Africa 560 10.5% 12.0% Asia 4,065 76.2% 61.0% Oceania and other 100 1.9% 0.8% Philippines 970 18.2% 15.2% Viet Nam 1,015 19.0% Other places of birth in Africa 250 4.7% India 1,140 21.4% 13.1% Other places of birth in Asia 295 5.5%
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 585 100.0% 100.0% Americas 25 4.3% 9.3% Europe 0 0.0% 8.0% Africa 45 7.7% 18.5% Asia 490 83.8% 63.4% Oceania and other 15 2.6% 0.8% Philippines 150 25.6% 19.0% Viet Nam 25 4.3% India 170 29.1% 17.3% Syria 50 8.6% 3.8% Other places of birth in Asia 35 6.0%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 4,735 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 1,495 31.6% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 2,200 46.5% 28.0% Refugees 1,000 21.1% 14.6% Other immigrants 40 0.8% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 8,665 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 2,205 25.4% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 2,995 34.6% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,470 40.0% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 535 6.2% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 1,240 14.3% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 225 2.6% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,465 16.9% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 8,665 In the labour force 5,415 Employed 4,605 Self-Employed 690 Unemployed 805 Not in the labour force 3,250 Labour force participation rate 63 Employment rate 53 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 +) 4,230 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 4,435 In the labour force (Men +) 2,810 In the labour force (Women +) 2,610 Employed (Men +) 2,445 Employed (Women +) 2,165 Self-Employed (Men +) 485 Self-Employed (Women +) 205 Unemployed (Men +) 360 Unemployed (Women +) 440 Not in the labour force (Men +) 1,425 Not in the labour force (Women +) 1,825 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 66 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 59 Employment rate (Men +) 58 Employment rate (Women +) 49 Unemployment rate (Men +) 13 Unemployment rate (Women +) 17
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 5,415 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 770 14.2% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 625 11.5% 12.4% Manufacturing 500 9.2% Transportation and warehousing 600 11.1% 6.4% Accommodation and food services 475 8.8%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 5,415 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 1,785 33.0% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 1,150 21.2% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 705 13.0% 18.5% Health occupations 345 6.4% Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 475 8.8%
Income Median Household and Individual Income Before Tax in 2020 Indicator Number Share Calgary Median income of population aged 15 years and over $34,000 $44,400 Men + $36,800 $50,400 Women + $31,800 $39,600 Median household income of private households $95,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,150 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 35 1.1% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 295 9.4% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 420 13.3% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 515 16.4% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 425 13.5% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 455 14.4% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 325 10.3% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 415 13.2% 12.2% $200,000 and over 255 8.1% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 10,470 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 845 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 2,275 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 295 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 13 13.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 6,560 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 415 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 6 6.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 1,640 65 years and over (Number in low income) 140 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 9 9.0% 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 3,150 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 2,585 82.1% 68.8% Renter households 570 18.1% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 3,145 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 2,520 80.1% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 625 19.9% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 2,585 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 570 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 16 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 37 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,400 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,500 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 61 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 8
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,150 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 3,015 95.7% 95.5% Major repairs needed 135 4.3% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,150 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 2,815 89.4% 94.9% Not suitable 335 10.6% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,150 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 25 0.8% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 200 6.3% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 690 21.9% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 1,940 61.6% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 285 9.1% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 10 0.3% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 0 0.0% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,150 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 2,425 77.0% 55.0% Semi-detached house 15 0.5% 6.4% Row house 125 4.0% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 90 2.9% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 170 5.4% 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 320 10.2% 0.4%
Mobility & commuting Mobility Status 1 year Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 1 year and over in private households 10,365 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 9,395 90.6% 86.2% Movers 980 9.4% 13.8% Non-migrants 820 7.9% 10.4% Migrants 155 1.5% 3.4% Internal migrants 130 1.2% 2.3% External migrants 25 0.2% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 9,930 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 6,985 70.3% 58.1% Movers 2,940 29.6% 41.9% Non-migrants 2,020 20.3% 27.4% Migrants 920 9.3% 14.6% Internal migrants 425 4.3% 8.5% External migrants 500 5.0% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 4,090 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 3,295 80.6% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 390 9.5% 6.0% Public transit 300 7.3% 8.8% Walked 55 1.3% 4.2% Bicycle 0 0.0% 0.9% Other methods 55 1.3% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 4,090 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 785 19.2% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 1,975 48.3% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 985 24.1% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 155 3.8% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 190 4.7% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 4,090 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 355 8.7% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 645 15.8% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 810 19.8% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 615 15.0% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 675 16.5% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 995 24.3% 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.