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Residential · Centre sector · Calgary, Alberta
Parkhill is a residential community in the Centre sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 1,770 living in private households. 21.8% of residents identified as members of a racialized (visible minority) group, against 41.4% across Calgary as a whole; the largest single group was Chinese at 4.8%. 75.1% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 3.1% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 23.5% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $107,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 38.1% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 0.65 km², giving a population density of 2,726 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 1,770 2021, private households
Visible minority 21.8% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 75.1% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 23.5% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $107,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 38.1% Calgary 31.2%
Density 2,726 /km² 1,770 people over 0.65 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,770 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 1,770 Population in private households (Men +) 880 Population in private households (Women +) 890 0 to 14 years 220 12.4% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 1,240 70.1% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 300 16.9% 11.8% 85 years and over 10 0.6% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 95 0-4 (Men +) 55 0-4 (Women +) 40 5-9 (Total) 65 5-9 (Men +) 30 5-9 (Women +) 35 10-14 (Total) 60 10-14 (Men +) 20 10-14 (Women +) 40 15-19 (Total) 80 15-19 (Men +) 45 15-19 (Women +) 30 20-24 (Total) 120 20-24 (Men +) 55 20-24 (Women +) 65 25-29 (Total) 120 25-29 (Men +) 60 25-29 (Women +) 60 30-34 (Total) 165 30-34 (Men +) 75 30-34 (Women +) 90 35-39 (Total) 190 35-39 (Men +) 90 35-39 (Women +) 105 40-44 (Total) 75 40-44 (Men +) 50 40-44 (Women +) 30 45-49 (Total) 100 45-49 (Men +) 50 45-49 (Women +) 55 50-54 (Total) 135 50-54 (Men +) 65 50-54 (Women +) 70 55-59 (Total) 110 55-59 (Men +) 65 55-59 (Women +) 45 60-64 (Total) 140 60-64 (Men +) 70 60-64 (Women +) 75 65-69 (Total) 125 65-69 (Men +) 60 65-69 (Women +) 65 70-74 (Total) 105 70-74 (Men +) 65 70-74 (Women +) 40 75-79 (Total) 45 75-79 (Men +) 15 75-79 (Women +) 30 80-84 (Total) 25 80-84 (Men +) 15 80-84 (Women +) 10 85-89 (Total) 10 85-89 (Men +) 0 85-89 (Women +) 0 90-94 (Total) 0 90-94 (Men +) 0 90-94 (Women +) 0 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 870 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 305 35.1% 26.4% 2 persons 360 41.4% 31.9% 3 persons 85 9.8% 15.9% 4 persons 105 12.1% 15.8% 5 or more persons 10 1.1% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 525 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 460 87.6% 85.3% Married couples 330 62.9% 71.9% With children 15 2.9% 4.2% Without children 115 21.9% 9.2% Common-law couples 130 24.8% 13.4% One-parent families 65 12.4% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 65 100.0% 100.0% Women + 45 69.2% 78.3% Men + 25 38.5% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 1,550 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 925 59.7% 58.9% Married 670 43.2% 49.8% Common-law 260 16.8% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 625 40.3% 41.1% Never married 465 30.0% 29.2% Separated 30 1.9% 2.2% Divorced 110 7.1% 6.3% Widowed 20 1.3% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,770 100.0% 100.0% English only 1,560 88.1% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 205 11.6% 6.6% Neither English nor French 0 0.0% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,770 100.0% 100.0% English 1,600 90.4% 75.3% French 0 0.0% 0.5% Non-official language 130 7.3% 18.8% Arabic 25 1.4% Multiple languages 35 2.0% 5.5% Yue (Cantonese) 35 2.0% Mandarin 20 1.1% 1.7%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,770 100.0% 100.0% English 1,445 81.6% 63.9% French 10 0.6% 1.2% Non-official language 265 15.0% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 20 1.1% 3.2% Spanish 35 2.0% 2.3% Multiple responses 55 3.1% 5.2% Yue (Cantonese) 40 2.3% 2.5% Mandarin 35 2.0% 2.4%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,770 100.0% 100.0% Spanish 95 5.4% 4.2% German 35 2.0% Mandarin 45 2.5% 3.5% Yue (Cantonese) 40 2.3%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,765 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 55 3.1% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 1,710 96.9% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 55 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 50 90.9% 44.6% Metis 0 0.0% 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 1,765 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 385 21.8% 41.4% South Asian 50 2.8% 11.0% Chinese 85 4.8% 7.1% Black 85 4.8% 5.5% Filipino 30 1.7% 6.5% Arab 30 1.7% 2.4% Latin American 40 2.3% 2.5% Southeast Asian 20 1.1% 2.0% West Asian 20 1.1% 1.2% Korean 0 0.0% 1.0% Japanese 15 0.8% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 0 0.0% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 10 0.6% 1.5% Not a visible minority 1,380 78.2% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,765 100.0% 100.0% First generation 430 24.4% 36.5% Second generation 415 23.5% 21.8% Third generation or more 930 52.7% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 1,765 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 0 0.0% 1.6% Christian 590 33.4% 44.5% Hindu 35 2.0% 2.6% Jewish 25 1.4% 0.5% Muslim 40 2.3% 7.4% Sikh 0 0.0% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 0 0.0% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 1,075 60.9% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,765 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 1,345 76.2% 64.6% Immigrants 415 23.5% 33.3% Before 1980 95 5.4% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 60 3.4% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 45 2.5% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 95 5.4% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 80 4.5% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 40 2.3% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 0 0.0% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,765 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 1,675 94.9% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 90 5.1% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 415 100.0% 100.0% Americas 85 20.5% 10.2% Europe 110 26.5% 16.0% Africa 60 14.5% 12.0% Asia 140 33.7% 61.0% Oceania and other 20 4.8% 0.8% Philippines 25 6.0% 15.2% Other places of birth in Americas 30 7.2% United Kingdom 75 18.1% 5.0% Other places of birth in Asia 25 6.0% Hong Kong 25 6.0%
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 40 100.0% 100.0% Americas 0 0.0% 9.3% Europe 10 25.0% 8.0% Africa 0 0.0% 18.5% Asia 0 0.0% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 320 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 215 67.2% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 60 18.8% 28.0% Refugees 50 15.6% 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 1,550 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 75 4.8% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 290 18.7% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,185 76.5% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 45 2.9% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 200 12.9% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 75 4.8% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 865 55.8% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 1,550 In the labour force 1,095 Employed 940 Self-Employed 230 Unemployed 155 Not in the labour force 450 Labour force participation rate 71 Employment rate 61 Unemployment rate 14
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 775 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 770 In the labour force (Men +) 610 In the labour force (Women +) 485 Employed (Men +) 535 Employed (Women +) 410 Self-Employed (Men +) 140 Self-Employed (Women +) 95 Unemployed (Men +) 75 Unemployed (Women +) 75 Not in the labour force (Men +) 165 Not in the labour force (Women +) 290 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 79 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 63 Employment rate (Men +) 69 Employment rate (Women +) 53 Unemployment rate (Men +) 12 Unemployment rate (Women +) 16
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 1,095 100.0% 100.0% Health care and social assistance 100 9.1% 12.4% Construction 100 9.1% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 140 12.8% 11.5% Public administration 75 6.8%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 1,095 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 200 18.3% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 115 10.5% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 300 27.4% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 130 11.9% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 155 14.2% 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 $55,200 $44,400 Men + $66,000 $50,400 Women + $49,200 $39,600 Median household income of private households $107,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 865 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 0 0.0% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 95 11.0% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 135 15.6% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 95 11.0% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 50 5.8% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 75 8.7% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 80 9.2% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 60 6.9% 12.2% $200,000 and over 235 27.2% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 1,770 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 180 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 10 10.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 270 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 45 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 17 17.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 1,190 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 100 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 8 8.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 310 65 years and over (Number in low income) 35 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 11 11.0% 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 865 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 535 61.9% 68.8% Renter households 330 38.1% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 860 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 660 76.7% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 200 23.3% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 535 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 330 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 17 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 35 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,430 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,220 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 49 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 11
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 865 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 830 96.0% 95.5% Major repairs needed 40 4.6% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 865 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 845 97.7% 94.9% Not suitable 25 2.9% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 865 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 215 24.9% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 175 20.2% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 140 16.2% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 80 9.2% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 125 14.4% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 35 4.0% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 90 10.4% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 865 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 330 38.1% 55.0% Semi-detached house 145 16.8% 6.4% Row house 0 0.0% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 75 8.7% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 315 36.4% 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 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 1,750 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 1,480 84.6% 86.2% Movers 270 15.4% 13.8% Non-migrants 190 10.9% 10.4% Migrants 80 4.6% 3.4% Internal migrants 70 4.0% 2.3% External migrants 10 0.6% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 1,675 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 865 51.6% 58.1% Movers 810 48.4% 41.9% Non-migrants 565 33.7% 27.4% Migrants 245 14.6% 14.6% Internal migrants 180 10.8% 8.5% External migrants 65 3.9% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 590 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 455 77.1% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 25 4.2% 6.0% Public transit 40 6.8% 8.8% Walked 40 6.8% 4.2% Bicycle 10 1.7% 0.9% Other methods 25 4.2% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 590 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 250 42.4% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 250 42.4% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 65 11.0% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 25 4.2% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 0 0.0% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 590 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 30 5.1% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 60 10.2% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 160 27.1% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 215 36.4% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 100 16.9% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 20 3.4% 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.