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Residential · Centre sector · Calgary, Alberta
Ramsay is a residential community in the Centre sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 2,155 living in private households. 16.5% of residents identified as members of a racialized (visible minority) group, against 41.4% across Calgary as a whole; the largest single group was Black at 4.9%. 79.5% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 4.2% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 13.9% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $97,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 45.2% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 0.97 km², giving a population density of 2,229 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 2,155 2021, private households
Visible minority 16.5% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 79.5% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 13.9% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $97,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 45.2% Calgary 31.2%
Density 2,229 /km² 2,155 people over 0.97 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,155 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 2,155 Population in private households (Men +) 1,120 Population in private households (Women +) 1,035 0 to 14 years 330 15.3% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 1,625 75.4% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 155 7.2% 11.8% 85 years and over 35 1.6% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 150 0-4 (Men +) 100 0-4 (Women +) 55 5-9 (Total) 100 5-9 (Men +) 55 5-9 (Women +) 40 10-14 (Total) 80 10-14 (Men +) 25 10-14 (Women +) 55 15-19 (Total) 75 15-19 (Men +) 35 15-19 (Women +) 40 20-24 (Total) 105 20-24 (Men +) 60 20-24 (Women +) 45 25-29 (Total) 195 25-29 (Men +) 120 25-29 (Women +) 70 30-34 (Total) 270 30-34 (Men +) 110 30-34 (Women +) 160 35-39 (Total) 235 35-39 (Men +) 100 35-39 (Women +) 130 40-44 (Total) 170 40-44 (Men +) 95 40-44 (Women +) 75 45-49 (Total) 180 45-49 (Men +) 115 45-49 (Women +) 60 50-54 (Total) 135 50-54 (Men +) 75 50-54 (Women +) 60 55-59 (Total) 130 55-59 (Men +) 65 55-59 (Women +) 65 60-64 (Total) 130 60-64 (Men +) 75 60-64 (Women +) 55 65-69 (Total) 75 65-69 (Men +) 25 65-69 (Women +) 50 70-74 (Total) 60 70-74 (Men +) 30 70-74 (Women +) 35 75-79 (Total) 20 75-79 (Men +) 20 75-79 (Women +) 0 80-84 (Total) 0 80-84 (Men +) 0 80-84 (Women +) 0 85-89 (Total) 20 85-89 (Men +) 0 85-89 (Women +) 20 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 995 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 325 32.7% 26.4% 2 persons 390 39.2% 31.9% 3 persons 125 12.6% 15.9% 4 persons 130 13.1% 15.8% 5 or more persons 25 2.5% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 575 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 505 87.8% 85.3% Married couples 320 55.6% 71.9% With children 50 8.7% 4.2% Without children 130 22.6% 9.2% Common-law couples 185 32.2% 13.4% One-parent families 70 12.2% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 70 100.0% 100.0% Women + 55 78.6% 78.3% Men + 15 21.4% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 1,825 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 1,020 55.9% 58.9% Married 655 35.9% 49.8% Common-law 370 20.3% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 800 43.8% 41.1% Never married 590 32.3% 29.2% Separated 25 1.4% 2.2% Divorced 120 6.6% 6.3% Widowed 60 3.3% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,155 100.0% 100.0% English only 1,940 90.0% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 200 9.3% 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 2,155 100.0% 100.0% English 2,025 94.0% 75.3% French 0 0.0% 0.5% Non-official language 80 3.7% 18.8% Multiple languages 35 1.6% 5.5% Polish 15 0.7%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,155 100.0% 100.0% English 1,815 84.2% 63.9% French 20 0.9% 1.2% Non-official language 215 10.0% 29.6% Vietnamese 15 0.7% Spanish 15 0.7% 2.3% Multiple responses 105 4.9% 5.2% German 25 1.2% Polish 15 0.7% Italian 15 0.7%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,155 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 35 1.6% 5.2% Spanish 40 1.9% 4.2% German 35 1.6% Italian 35 1.6% Punjabi (Panjabi) 30 1.4% 4.7%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,150 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 90 4.2% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 2,060 95.8% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 90 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 10 11.1% 44.6% Metis 80 88.9% 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 2,150 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 355 16.5% 41.4% South Asian 55 2.6% 11.0% Chinese 20 0.9% 7.1% Black 105 4.9% 5.5% Filipino 50 2.3% 6.5% Arab 0 0.0% 2.4% Latin American 20 0.9% 2.5% Southeast Asian 35 1.6% 2.0% West Asian 0 0.0% 1.2% Korean 20 0.9% 1.0% Japanese 0 0.0% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 0 0.0% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 35 1.6% 1.5% Not a visible minority 1,800 83.7% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,150 100.0% 100.0% First generation 340 15.8% 36.5% Second generation 425 19.8% 21.8% Third generation or more 1,385 64.4% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 2,150 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 20 0.9% 1.6% Christian 635 29.5% 44.5% Hindu 0 0.0% 2.6% Jewish 0 0.0% 0.5% Muslim 25 1.2% 7.4% Sikh 25 1.2% 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 1,440 67.0% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,150 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 1,835 85.3% 64.6% Immigrants 300 13.9% 33.3% Before 1980 50 2.3% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 65 3.0% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 45 2.1% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 30 1.4% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 45 2.1% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 65 3.0% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 15 0.7% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,150 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 2,010 93.5% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 140 6.5% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 300 100.0% 100.0% Americas 40 13.3% 10.2% Europe 110 36.7% 16.0% Africa 20 6.7% 12.0% Asia 100 33.3% 61.0% Oceania and other 30 10.0% 0.8% Philippines 25 8.3% 15.2% Other places of birth in Africa 20 6.7% United Kingdom 25 8.3% 5.0% Other places of birth in Europe 15 5.0% Other places of birth in Asia 15 5.0%
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 65 100.0% 100.0% Americas 0 0.0% 9.3% Europe 10 15.4% 8.0% Africa 0 0.0% 18.5% Asia 35 53.9% 63.4% Oceania and other 10 15.4% 0.8%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 250 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 90 36.0% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 115 46.0% 28.0% Refugees 40 16.0% 14.6% Other immigrants 10 4.0% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 1,820 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 175 9.6% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 450 24.7% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,200 65.9% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 80 4.4% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 280 15.4% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 75 4.1% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 760 41.8% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 1,820 In the labour force 1,470 Employed 1,275 Self-Employed 280 Unemployed 195 Not in the labour force 355 Labour force participation rate 81 Employment rate 70 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 +) 940 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 885 In the labour force (Men +) 760 In the labour force (Women +) 705 Employed (Men +) 685 Employed (Women +) 595 Self-Employed (Men +) 170 Self-Employed (Women +) 105 Unemployed (Men +) 75 Unemployed (Women +) 115 Not in the labour force (Men +) 180 Not in the labour force (Women +) 180 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 81 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 80 Employment rate (Men +) 73 Employment rate (Women +) 67 Unemployment rate (Men +) 10 Unemployment rate (Women +) 16
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 1,470 100.0% 100.0% Health care and social assistance 120 8.2% 12.4% Construction 120 8.2% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 260 17.7% 11.5% Accommodation and food services 105 7.1% Educational services 135 9.2%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 1,470 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 310 21.1% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 170 11.6% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 270 18.4% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 220 15.0% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 165 11.2% 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 $50,800 $44,400 Men + $52,800 $50,400 Women + $49,200 $39,600 Median household income of private households $97,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 995 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 40 4.0% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 165 16.6% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 115 11.6% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 85 8.5% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 105 10.6% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 105 10.6% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 75 7.5% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 140 14.1% 12.2% $200,000 and over 175 17.6% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 2,150 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 205 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 360 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 0 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 0 0.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 1,595 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 140 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 9 9.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 200 65 years and over (Number in low income) 40 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 20 20.0% 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 995 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 545 54.8% 68.8% Renter households 450 45.2% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 990 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 755 76.3% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 230 23.2% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 550 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 450 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) 33 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,840 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,210 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 63 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 13
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 995 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 915 92.0% 95.5% Major repairs needed 80 8.0% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 995 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 965 97.0% 94.9% Not suitable 30 3.0% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 995 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 635 63.8% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 165 16.6% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 35 3.5% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 35 3.5% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 55 5.5% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 30 3.0% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 40 4.0% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,000 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 545 54.5% 55.0% Semi-detached house 70 7.0% 6.4% Row house 45 4.5% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 195 19.5% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 140 14.0% 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 2,120 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 1,740 82.1% 86.2% Movers 380 17.9% 13.8% Non-migrants 345 16.3% 10.4% Migrants 40 1.9% 3.4% Internal migrants 40 1.9% 2.3% External migrants 0 0.0% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 1,995 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 1,115 55.9% 58.1% Movers 880 44.1% 41.9% Non-migrants 670 33.6% 27.4% Migrants 210 10.5% 14.6% Internal migrants 155 7.8% 8.5% External migrants 55 2.8% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 750 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 490 65.3% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 35 4.7% 6.0% Public transit 65 8.7% 8.8% Walked 90 12.0% 4.2% Bicycle 45 6.0% 0.9% Other methods 25 3.3% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 750 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 260 34.7% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 315 42.0% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 130 17.3% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 20 2.7% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 25 3.3% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 750 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 30 4.0% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 115 15.3% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 195 26.0% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 180 24.0% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 110 14.7% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 115 15.3% 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.