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Residential · South sector · Calgary, Alberta
Oakridge is a residential community in the South sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 5,620 living in private households. 14.0% of residents identified as members of a racialized (visible minority) group, against 41.4% across Calgary as a whole; the largest single group was Chinese at 3.6%. 83.8% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 2.2% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 19.7% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $112,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 13.3% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 2.37 km², giving a population density of 2,370 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 5,620 2021, private households
Visible minority 14.0% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 83.8% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 19.7% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $112,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 13.3% Calgary 31.2%
Density 2,370 /km² 5,620 people over 2.37 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,620 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 5,620 Population in private households (Men +) 2,735 Population in private households (Women +) 2,890 0 to 14 years 950 16.9% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 3,280 58.4% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 1,255 22.3% 11.8% 85 years and over 135 2.4% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 280 0-4 (Men +) 160 0-4 (Women +) 120 5-9 (Total) 305 5-9 (Men +) 155 5-9 (Women +) 155 10-14 (Total) 360 10-14 (Men +) 175 10-14 (Women +) 190 15-19 (Total) 240 15-19 (Men +) 125 15-19 (Women +) 115 20-24 (Total) 260 20-24 (Men +) 135 20-24 (Women +) 125 25-29 (Total) 270 25-29 (Men +) 150 25-29 (Women +) 115 30-34 (Total) 305 30-34 (Men +) 125 30-34 (Women +) 180 35-39 (Total) 360 35-39 (Men +) 180 35-39 (Women +) 180 40-44 (Total) 380 40-44 (Men +) 150 40-44 (Women +) 230 45-49 (Total) 330 45-49 (Men +) 170 45-49 (Women +) 160 50-54 (Total) 325 50-54 (Men +) 170 50-54 (Women +) 155 55-59 (Total) 370 55-59 (Men +) 175 55-59 (Women +) 195 60-64 (Total) 445 60-64 (Men +) 185 60-64 (Women +) 265 65-69 (Total) 410 65-69 (Men +) 195 65-69 (Women +) 215 70-74 (Total) 415 70-74 (Men +) 190 70-74 (Women +) 225 75-79 (Total) 280 75-79 (Men +) 155 75-79 (Women +) 125 80-84 (Total) 150 80-84 (Men +) 65 80-84 (Women +) 75 85-89 (Total) 110 85-89 (Men +) 50 85-89 (Women +) 60 90-94 (Total) 10 90-94 (Men +) 0 90-94 (Women +) 15 95-99 (Total) 15 95-99 (Men +) 10 95-99 (Women +) 10 100 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 2,250 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 475 21.1% 26.4% 2 persons 915 40.7% 31.9% 3 persons 345 15.3% 15.9% 4 persons 350 15.6% 15.8% 5 or more persons 160 7.1% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 1,745 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 1,510 86.5% 85.3% Married couples 1,365 78.2% 71.9% With children 45 2.6% 4.2% Without children 90 5.2% 9.2% Common-law couples 145 8.3% 13.4% One-parent families 235 13.5% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 235 100.0% 100.0% Women + 195 83.0% 78.3% Men + 35 14.9% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 4,670 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 3,045 65.2% 58.9% Married 2,760 59.1% 49.8% Common-law 285 6.1% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 1,625 34.8% 41.1% Never married 1,020 21.8% 29.2% Separated 110 2.4% 2.2% Divorced 290 6.2% 6.3% Widowed 205 4.4% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,620 100.0% 100.0% English only 5,130 91.3% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 475 8.4% 6.6% Neither English nor French 20 0.4% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,620 100.0% 100.0% English 5,170 92.0% 75.3% French 35 0.6% 0.5% Non-official language 340 6.0% 18.8% Spanish 70 1.2% 1.4% Multiple languages 80 1.4% 5.5% Yue (Cantonese) 20 0.4% Mandarin 50 0.9% 1.7% Korean 30 0.5% Russian 25 0.4%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,620 100.0% 100.0% English 4,630 82.4% 63.9% French 95 1.7% 1.2% Non-official language 825 14.7% 29.6% Spanish 95 1.7% 2.3% Multiple responses 75 1.3% 5.2% German 90 1.6% Mandarin 85 1.5% 2.4% Russian 60 1.1%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,620 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 65 1.2% 5.2% Spanish 205 3.6% 4.2% German 125 2.2% Mandarin 110 2.0% 3.5% Yue (Cantonese) 65 1.2%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,620 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 125 2.2% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 5,495 97.8% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 125 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 75 60.0% 44.6% Metis 35 28.0% 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 5,620 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 785 14.0% 41.4% South Asian 135 2.4% 11.0% Chinese 200 3.6% 7.1% Black 95 1.7% 5.5% Filipino 80 1.4% 6.5% Arab 40 0.7% 2.4% Latin American 105 1.9% 2.5% Southeast Asian 10 0.2% 2.0% West Asian 0 0.0% 1.2% Korean 40 0.7% 1.0% Japanese 35 0.6% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 10 0.2% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 15 0.3% 1.5% Not a visible minority 4,835 86.0% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,620 100.0% 100.0% First generation 1,210 21.5% 36.5% Second generation 1,190 21.2% 21.8% Third generation or more 3,225 57.4% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 5,620 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 20 0.4% 1.6% Christian 2,580 45.9% 44.5% Hindu 45 0.8% 2.6% Jewish 185 3.3% 0.5% Muslim 100 1.8% 7.4% Sikh 10 0.2% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 35 0.6% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 2,650 47.1% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,620 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 4,505 80.2% 64.6% Immigrants 1,105 19.7% 33.3% Before 1980 440 7.8% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 165 2.9% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 115 2.0% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 180 3.2% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 155 2.8% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 50 0.9% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 10 0.2% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 5,620 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 5,425 96.5% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 200 3.6% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 1,105 100.0% 100.0% Americas 155 14.0% 10.2% Europe 545 49.3% 16.0% Africa 60 5.4% 12.0% Asia 335 30.3% 61.0% Oceania and other 10 0.9% 0.8% Philippines 70 6.3% 15.2% United Kingdom 170 15.4% 5.0% Other places of birth in Europe 100 9.1% Other places of birth in Asia 80 7.2% China 85 7.7% 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 50 100.0% 100.0% Americas 10 20.0% 9.3% Europe 20 40.0% 8.0% Africa 0 0.0% 18.5% Asia 20 40.0% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% United States of America 10 20.0%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 660 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 445 67.4% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 130 19.7% 28.0% Refugees 85 12.9% 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 4,670 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 335 7.2% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 1,085 23.2% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,250 69.6% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 250 5.3% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 875 18.7% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 140 3.0% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,990 42.6% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 4,670 In the labour force 2,750 Employed 2,460 Self-Employed 505 Unemployed 290 Not in the labour force 1,920 Labour force participation rate 59 Employment rate 53 Unemployment rate 11
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 2,240 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 2,435 In the labour force (Men +) 1,370 In the labour force (Women +) 1,380 Employed (Men +) 1,230 Employed (Women +) 1,230 Self-Employed (Men +) 265 Self-Employed (Women +) 235 Unemployed (Men +) 145 Unemployed (Women +) 145 Not in the labour force (Men +) 870 Not in the labour force (Women +) 1,055 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 61 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 57 Employment rate (Men +) 55 Employment rate (Women +) 51 Unemployment rate (Men +) 11 Unemployment rate (Women +) 11
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 2,750 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 300 10.9% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 380 13.8% 12.4% Construction 175 6.4% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 410 14.9% 11.5% Educational services 210 7.6%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 2,750 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 585 21.3% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 335 12.2% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 565 20.6% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 275 10.0% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 415 15.1% 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 $52,000 $44,400 Men + $58,000 $50,400 Women + $45,200 $39,600 Median household income of private households $112,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,255 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 35 1.6% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 175 7.8% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 240 10.6% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 295 13.1% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 190 8.4% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 310 13.8% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 240 10.6% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 275 12.2% 12.2% $200,000 and over 490 21.7% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 5,620 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 350 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 1,080 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 110 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 10 10.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 3,150 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 165 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 5 5.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 1,390 65 years and over (Number in low income) 75 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 5 5.0% 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 2,255 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 1,955 86.7% 68.8% Renter households 300 13.3% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 2,245 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 1,890 84.2% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 360 16.0% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 1,955 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 300 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 14 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 31 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,270 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,520 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 52 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 7
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,255 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 2,155 95.6% 95.5% Major repairs needed 105 4.7% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,255 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 2,215 98.2% 94.9% Not suitable 35 1.6% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,255 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 50 2.2% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 1,980 87.8% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 190 8.4% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 20 0.9% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 0 0.0% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 0 0.0% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 10 0.4% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,255 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 1,685 74.7% 55.0% Semi-detached house 25 1.1% 6.4% Row house 510 22.6% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 0 0.0% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 40 1.8% 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 5,565 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 5,230 94.0% 86.2% Movers 340 6.1% 13.8% Non-migrants 270 4.8% 10.4% Migrants 70 1.3% 3.4% Internal migrants 50 0.9% 2.3% External migrants 20 0.4% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 5,340 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 4,045 75.8% 58.1% Movers 1,295 24.2% 41.9% Non-migrants 1,000 18.7% 27.4% Migrants 290 5.4% 14.6% Internal migrants 255 4.8% 8.5% External migrants 35 0.7% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,625 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 1,300 80.0% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 95 5.8% 6.0% Public transit 105 6.5% 8.8% Walked 45 2.8% 4.2% Bicycle 0 0.0% 0.9% Other methods 75 4.6% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,625 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 380 23.4% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 795 48.9% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 325 20.0% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 45 2.8% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 70 4.3% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,625 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 60 3.7% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 260 16.0% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 465 28.6% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 400 24.6% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 225 13.8% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 215 13.2% 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.