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Residential · Northwest sector · Calgary, Alberta
Ranchlands is a residential community in the Northwest sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 7,490 living in private households. 25.4% 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 5.9%. 70.2% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 4.5% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 26.1% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $89,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 33.0% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 2.30 km², giving a population density of 3,250 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 7,490 2021, private households
Visible minority 25.4% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 70.2% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 26.1% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $89,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 33.0% Calgary 31.2%
Density 3,250 /km² 7,490 people over 2.30 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,490 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 7,490 Population in private households (Men +) 3,680 Population in private households (Women +) 3,815 0 to 14 years 1,375 18.4% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 5,110 68.2% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 925 12.3% 11.8% 85 years and over 75 1.0% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 435 0-4 (Men +) 215 0-4 (Women +) 220 5-9 (Total) 410 5-9 (Men +) 190 5-9 (Women +) 215 10-14 (Total) 525 10-14 (Men +) 315 10-14 (Women +) 210 15-19 (Total) 410 15-19 (Men +) 240 15-19 (Women +) 170 20-24 (Total) 430 20-24 (Men +) 245 20-24 (Women +) 185 25-29 (Total) 505 25-29 (Men +) 270 25-29 (Women +) 235 30-34 (Total) 625 30-34 (Men +) 330 30-34 (Women +) 295 35-39 (Total) 715 35-39 (Men +) 350 35-39 (Women +) 370 40-44 (Total) 550 40-44 (Men +) 240 40-44 (Women +) 310 45-49 (Total) 540 45-49 (Men +) 235 45-49 (Women +) 300 50-54 (Total) 425 50-54 (Men +) 195 50-54 (Women +) 225 55-59 (Total) 455 55-59 (Men +) 180 55-59 (Women +) 270 60-64 (Total) 460 60-64 (Men +) 215 60-64 (Women +) 250 65-69 (Total) 435 65-69 (Men +) 200 65-69 (Women +) 235 70-74 (Total) 295 70-74 (Men +) 135 70-74 (Women +) 160 75-79 (Total) 120 75-79 (Men +) 65 75-79 (Women +) 55 80-84 (Total) 75 80-84 (Men +) 15 80-84 (Women +) 60 85-89 (Total) 50 85-89 (Men +) 15 85-89 (Women +) 30 90-94 (Total) 25 90-94 (Men +) 20 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 2,940 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 675 23.0% 26.4% 2 persons 1,010 34.4% 31.9% 3 persons 555 18.9% 15.9% 4 persons 455 15.5% 15.8% 5 or more persons 240 8.2% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 2,120 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 1,660 78.3% 85.3% Married couples 1,330 62.7% 71.9% With children 140 6.6% 4.2% Without children 190 9.0% 9.2% Common-law couples 330 15.6% 13.4% One-parent families 465 21.9% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 465 100.0% 100.0% Women + 390 83.9% 78.3% Men + 80 17.2% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 6,120 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 3,345 54.7% 58.9% Married 2,685 43.9% 49.8% Common-law 655 10.7% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 2,775 45.3% 41.1% Never married 1,930 31.5% 29.2% Separated 200 3.3% 2.2% Divorced 470 7.7% 6.3% Widowed 175 2.9% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,490 100.0% 100.0% English only 6,775 90.5% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 610 8.1% 6.6% Neither English nor French 105 1.4% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,490 100.0% 100.0% English 6,185 82.6% 75.3% French 25 0.3% 0.5% Non-official language 935 12.5% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 65 0.9% 2.1% Arabic 85 1.1% Spanish 125 1.7% 1.4% Multiple languages 350 4.7% 5.5% Polish 60 0.8% Mandarin 55 0.7% 1.7%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,490 100.0% 100.0% English 5,410 72.2% 63.9% French 115 1.5% 1.2% Non-official language 1,740 23.2% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 135 1.8% 3.2% Arabic 130 1.7% Spanish 205 2.7% 2.3% Multiple responses 225 3.0% 5.2% Mandarin 90 1.2% 2.4%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,490 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 165 2.2% 5.2% Arabic 265 3.5% Spanish 335 4.5% 4.2% German 185 2.5% Mandarin 135 1.8% 3.5%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,490 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 335 4.5% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 7,160 95.6% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 335 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 165 49.2% 44.6% Metis 165 49.2% 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 7,490 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 1,900 25.4% 41.4% South Asian 375 5.0% 11.0% Chinese 260 3.5% 7.1% Black 445 5.9% 5.5% Filipino 200 2.7% 6.5% Arab 165 2.2% 2.4% Latin American 160 2.1% 2.5% Southeast Asian 60 0.8% 2.0% West Asian 30 0.4% 1.2% Korean 40 0.5% 1.0% Japanese 55 0.7% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 30 0.4% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 85 1.1% 1.5% Not a visible minority 5,590 74.6% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,490 100.0% 100.0% First generation 2,130 28.4% 36.5% Second generation 1,520 20.3% 21.8% Third generation or more 3,840 51.3% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 7,490 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 90 1.2% 1.6% Christian 3,355 44.8% 44.5% Hindu 70 0.9% 2.6% Jewish 20 0.3% 0.5% Muslim 550 7.3% 7.4% Sikh 0 0.0% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 25 0.3% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 80 1.1% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 3,295 44.0% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,490 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 5,460 72.9% 64.6% Immigrants 1,955 26.1% 33.3% Before 1980 350 4.7% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 180 2.4% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 235 3.1% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 415 5.5% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 495 6.6% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 280 3.7% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 75 1.0% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 7,490 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 6,875 91.8% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 615 8.2% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 1,955 100.0% 100.0% Americas 285 14.6% 10.2% Europe 580 29.7% 16.0% Africa 315 16.1% 12.0% Asia 770 39.4% 61.0% Oceania and other 15 0.8% 0.8% Philippines 150 7.7% 15.2% Other places of birth in Africa 115 5.9% United Kingdom 135 6.9% 5.0% India 120 6.1% 13.1% Other places of birth in Europe 125 6.4%
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 280 100.0% 100.0% Americas 45 16.1% 9.3% Europe 25 8.9% 8.0% Africa 50 17.9% 18.5% Asia 170 60.7% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 60 21.4% 19.0% India 40 14.3% 17.3% Syria 20 7.1% 3.8% China 15 5.4% 6.8% Other places of birth in Asia 15 5.4%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 1,605 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 900 56.1% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 330 20.6% 28.0% Refugees 355 22.1% 14.6% Other immigrants 20 1.2% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 6,115 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 610 10.0% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 1,740 28.4% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,765 61.6% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 335 5.5% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 1,275 20.9% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 165 2.7% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,995 32.6% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 6,115 In the labour force 4,140 Employed 3,625 Self-Employed 515 Unemployed 515 Not in the labour force 1,975 Labour force participation rate 68 Employment rate 59 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 +) 2,955 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 3,160 In the labour force (Men +) 2,060 In the labour force (Women +) 2,080 Employed (Men +) 1,790 Employed (Women +) 1,840 Self-Employed (Men +) 305 Self-Employed (Women +) 205 Unemployed (Men +) 265 Unemployed (Women +) 245 Not in the labour force (Men +) 900 Not in the labour force (Women +) 1,075 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 70 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 66 Employment rate (Men +) 61 Employment rate (Women +) 58 Unemployment rate (Men +) 13 Unemployment rate (Women +) 12
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 4,140 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 410 9.9% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 570 13.8% 12.4% Construction 375 9.1% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 420 10.1% 11.5% Educational services 420 10.1%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 4,140 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 930 22.5% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 640 15.5% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 770 18.6% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 510 12.3% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 420 10.1% 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 $41,600 $44,400 Men + $44,400 $50,400 Women + $40,400 $39,600 Median household income of private households $89,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,940 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 95 3.2% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 295 10.0% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 490 16.7% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 375 12.8% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 415 14.1% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 365 12.4% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 325 11.1% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 275 9.3% 12.2% $200,000 and over 290 9.9% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 7,490 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 800 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 1,620 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 210 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 13 13.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 4,865 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 515 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 11 11.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 1,005 65 years and over (Number in low income) 75 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 7 7.0% 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 2,940 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 1,965 66.8% 68.8% Renter households 970 33.0% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 2,930 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 2,360 80.5% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 575 19.6% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 1,965 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 975 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) 27 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,580 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,280 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 69 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 17
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,940 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 2,765 94.0% 95.5% Major repairs needed 170 5.8% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,940 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 2,810 95.6% 94.9% Not suitable 125 4.2% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,940 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 105 3.6% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 1,900 64.6% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 755 25.7% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 105 3.6% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 55 1.9% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 15 0.5% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 10 0.3% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,935 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 1,425 48.5% 55.0% Semi-detached house 270 9.2% 6.4% Row house 825 28.1% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 90 3.1% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 325 11.1% 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 7,385 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 6,675 90.4% 86.2% Movers 710 9.6% 13.8% Non-migrants 565 7.7% 10.4% Migrants 145 2.0% 3.4% Internal migrants 85 1.1% 2.3% External migrants 60 0.8% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 7,055 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 4,470 63.4% 58.1% Movers 2,585 36.6% 41.9% Non-migrants 1,800 25.5% 27.4% Migrants 785 11.1% 14.6% Internal migrants 540 7.7% 8.5% External migrants 250 3.5% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,600 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 2,060 79.2% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 190 7.3% 6.0% Public transit 225 8.7% 8.8% Walked 65 2.5% 4.2% Bicycle 15 0.6% 0.9% Other methods 50 1.9% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,600 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 525 20.2% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 1,180 45.4% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 600 23.1% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 160 6.2% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 130 5.0% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,600 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 180 6.9% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 465 17.9% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 630 24.2% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 465 17.9% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 410 15.8% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 450 17.3% 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.
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or Statistics Canada.