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Residential · Northwest sector · Calgary, Alberta
Montgomery is a residential community in the Northwest sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 4,175 living in private households. 24.0% of residents identified as members of a racialized (visible minority) group, against 41.4% across Calgary as a whole; the largest single group was Filipino at 4.9%. 70.8% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 5.1% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 19.9% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $96,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 36.6% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 2.91 km², giving a population density of 1,436 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 4,175 2021, private households
Visible minority 24.0% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 70.8% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 19.9% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $96,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 36.6% Calgary 31.2%
Density 1,436 /km² 4,175 people over 2.91 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,175 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 4,175 Population in private households (Men +) 2,025 Population in private households (Women +) 2,155 0 to 14 years 745 17.8% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 2,930 70.2% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 460 11.0% 11.8% 85 years and over 35 0.8% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 315 0-4 (Men +) 175 0-4 (Women +) 145 5-9 (Total) 245 5-9 (Men +) 110 5-9 (Women +) 140 10-14 (Total) 185 10-14 (Men +) 115 10-14 (Women +) 65 15-19 (Total) 190 15-19 (Men +) 95 15-19 (Women +) 90 20-24 (Total) 270 20-24 (Men +) 100 20-24 (Women +) 170 25-29 (Total) 325 25-29 (Men +) 155 25-29 (Women +) 170 30-34 (Total) 375 30-34 (Men +) 175 30-34 (Women +) 200 35-39 (Total) 460 35-39 (Men +) 185 35-39 (Women +) 275 40-44 (Total) 365 40-44 (Men +) 190 40-44 (Women +) 170 45-49 (Total) 260 45-49 (Men +) 125 45-49 (Women +) 140 50-54 (Total) 250 50-54 (Men +) 120 50-54 (Women +) 130 55-59 (Total) 230 55-59 (Men +) 110 55-59 (Women +) 120 60-64 (Total) 215 60-64 (Men +) 125 60-64 (Women +) 85 65-69 (Total) 200 65-69 (Men +) 110 65-69 (Women +) 95 70-74 (Total) 160 70-74 (Men +) 90 70-74 (Women +) 65 75-79 (Total) 40 75-79 (Men +) 10 75-79 (Women +) 30 80-84 (Total) 60 80-84 (Men +) 25 80-84 (Women +) 35 85-89 (Total) 25 85-89 (Men +) 10 85-89 (Women +) 15 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 Private Households by Household Size Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,770 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 485 27.4% 26.4% 2 persons 650 36.7% 31.9% 3 persons 330 18.6% 15.9% 4 persons 195 11.0% 15.8% 5 or more persons 115 6.5% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 1,135 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 925 81.5% 85.3% Married couples 670 59.0% 71.9% With children 85 7.5% 4.2% Without children 165 14.5% 9.2% Common-law couples 255 22.5% 13.4% One-parent families 205 18.1% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 205 100.0% 100.0% Women + 185 90.2% 78.3% Men + 20 9.8% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 3,435 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 1,895 55.2% 58.9% Married 1,385 40.3% 49.8% Common-law 510 14.8% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 1,535 44.7% 41.1% Never married 1,045 30.4% 29.2% Separated 105 3.1% 2.2% Divorced 305 8.9% 6.3% Widowed 85 2.5% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,180 100.0% 100.0% English only 3,735 89.3% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 425 10.2% 6.6% Neither English nor French 20 0.5% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,180 100.0% 100.0% English 3,705 88.6% 75.3% French 15 0.4% 0.5% Non-official language 265 6.3% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 45 1.1% 2.1% Arabic 20 0.5% Multiple languages 195 4.7% 5.5% Iranian Persian 25 0.6% Mandarin 40 1.0% 1.7% Urdu 20 0.5%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,180 100.0% 100.0% English 3,220 77.0% 63.9% French 55 1.3% 1.2% Non-official language 725 17.3% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 80 1.9% 3.2% Arabic 100 2.4% Spanish 65 1.6% 2.3% Multiple responses 180 4.3% 5.2% German 40 1.0% Mandarin 45 1.1% 2.4%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,180 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 150 3.6% 5.2% Arabic 105 2.5% Spanish 165 4.0% 4.2% German 90 2.1% Yue (Cantonese) 70 1.7%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,180 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 215 5.1% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 3,965 94.9% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 215 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 105 48.8% 44.6% Metis 105 48.8% 50.4% Inuk (Inuit) 0 0.0% 1.0% Indigenous responses not included elsewhere 0 0.0% 1.9% Multiple Indigenous responses 10 4.7% 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 4,180 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 1,005 24.0% 41.4% South Asian 150 3.6% 11.0% Chinese 190 4.5% 7.1% Black 135 3.2% 5.5% Filipino 205 4.9% 6.5% Arab 100 2.4% 2.4% Latin American 50 1.2% 2.5% Southeast Asian 15 0.4% 2.0% West Asian 55 1.3% 1.2% Korean 0 0.0% 1.0% Japanese 10 0.2% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 0 0.0% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 85 2.0% 1.5% Not a visible minority 3,175 76.0% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,180 100.0% 100.0% First generation 970 23.2% 36.5% Second generation 935 22.4% 21.8% Third generation or more 2,275 54.4% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 4,180 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 20 0.5% 1.6% Christian 1,600 38.3% 44.5% Hindu 25 0.6% 2.6% Jewish 30 0.7% 0.5% Muslim 170 4.1% 7.4% Sikh 0 0.0% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 15 0.4% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 50 1.2% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 2,250 53.8% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,180 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 3,290 78.7% 64.6% Immigrants 830 19.9% 33.3% Before 1980 135 3.2% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 135 3.2% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 110 2.6% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 130 3.1% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 140 3.4% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 170 4.1% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 60 1.4% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 4,180 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 3,895 93.2% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 285 6.8% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 830 100.0% 100.0% Americas 150 18.1% 10.2% Europe 195 23.5% 16.0% Africa 55 6.6% 12.0% Asia 420 50.6% 61.0% Oceania and other 10 1.2% 0.8% Philippines 130 15.7% 15.2% United Kingdom 55 6.6% 5.0% Other places of birth in Europe 40 4.8% United States of America 55 6.6%
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 170 100.0% 100.0% Americas 25 14.7% 9.3% Europe 20 11.8% 8.0% Africa 25 14.7% 18.5% Asia 100 58.8% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 20 11.8% 19.0% United Kingdom 10 5.9% United States of America 10 5.9% Other places of birth in Europe 10 5.9% Pakistan 20 11.8%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 690 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 355 51.5% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 200 29.0% 28.0% Refugees 140 20.3% 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 3,430 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 305 8.9% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 820 23.9% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 2,305 67.2% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 190 5.5% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 480 14.0% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 70 2.0% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,565 45.6% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 3,430 In the labour force 2,515 Employed 2,210 Self-Employed 415 Unemployed 310 Not in the labour force 915 Labour force participation rate 73 Employment rate 64 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 +) 1,630 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 1,805 In the labour force (Men +) 1,215 In the labour force (Women +) 1,300 Employed (Men +) 1,085 Employed (Women +) 1,120 Self-Employed (Men +) 240 Self-Employed (Women +) 180 Unemployed (Men +) 130 Unemployed (Women +) 175 Not in the labour force (Men +) 410 Not in the labour force (Women +) 500 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 75 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 72 Employment rate (Men +) 67 Employment rate (Women +) 62 Unemployment rate (Men +) 11 Unemployment rate (Women +) 14
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 2,515 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 195 7.8% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 455 18.1% 12.4% Construction 215 8.6% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 345 13.7% 11.5% Educational services 290 11.5%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 2,515 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 470 18.7% 24.0% Business, finance and administration occupations 340 13.5% 18.5% Health occupations 330 13.1% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 410 16.3% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 330 13.1% 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 $48,000 $44,400 Men + $53,200 $50,400 Women + $43,600 $39,600 Median household income of private households $96,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,775 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 15 0.8% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 235 13.2% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 305 17.2% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 185 10.4% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 140 7.9% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 190 10.7% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 150 8.4% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 220 12.4% 12.2% $200,000 and over 300 16.9% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 4,180 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 480 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 11 11.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 845 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 160 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 19 19.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 2,835 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 260 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 9 9.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 500 65 years and over (Number in low income) 60 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 12 12.0% 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 1,775 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 1,130 63.7% 68.8% Renter households 650 36.6% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 1,775 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 1,370 77.2% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 405 22.8% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 1,125 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 650 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 19 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 30 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,780 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,230 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 68 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 17
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,775 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 1,655 93.2% 95.5% Major repairs needed 120 6.8% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,775 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 1,715 96.6% 94.9% Not suitable 55 3.1% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,775 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 460 25.9% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 520 29.3% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 185 10.4% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 115 6.5% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 170 9.6% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 165 9.3% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 170 9.6% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,775 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 805 45.4% 55.0% Semi-detached house 445 25.1% 6.4% Row house 90 5.1% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 205 11.6% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 225 12.7% 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 4,120 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 3,475 84.3% 86.2% Movers 640 15.5% 13.8% Non-migrants 480 11.7% 10.4% Migrants 160 3.9% 3.4% Internal migrants 120 2.9% 2.3% External migrants 40 1.0% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 3,865 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 2,005 51.9% 58.1% Movers 1,860 48.1% 41.9% Non-migrants 1,205 31.2% 27.4% Migrants 645 16.7% 14.6% Internal migrants 485 12.6% 8.5% External migrants 160 4.1% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,375 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 1,005 73.1% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 65 4.7% 6.0% Public transit 100 7.3% 8.8% Walked 135 9.8% 4.2% Bicycle 45 3.3% 0.9% Other methods 30 2.2% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,375 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 410 29.8% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 600 43.6% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 260 18.9% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 40 2.9% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 60 4.4% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,375 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 75 5.5% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 215 15.6% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 390 28.4% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 245 17.8% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 220 16.0% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 225 16.4% 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.