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Residential · East sector · Calgary, Alberta
Red Carpet is a residential community in the East sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 1,745 living in private households. 23.1% 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 5.4%. 68.6% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 8.3% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 23.4% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $59,200 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 32.1% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 0.56 km², giving a population density of 3,144 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 1,745 2021, private households
Visible minority 23.1% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 68.6% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 23.4% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $59,200 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 32.1% Calgary 31.2%
Density 3,144 /km² 1,745 people over 0.56 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,745 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 1,745 Population in private households (Men +) 860 Population in private households (Women +) 890 0 to 14 years 155 8.9% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 1,250 71.6% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 305 17.5% 11.8% 85 years and over 40 2.3% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 55 0-4 (Men +) 30 0-4 (Women +) 25 5-9 (Total) 75 5-9 (Men +) 40 5-9 (Women +) 35 10-14 (Total) 25 10-14 (Men +) 20 10-14 (Women +) 10 15-19 (Total) 65 15-19 (Men +) 20 15-19 (Women +) 40 20-24 (Total) 105 20-24 (Men +) 50 20-24 (Women +) 55 25-29 (Total) 80 25-29 (Men +) 40 25-29 (Women +) 40 30-34 (Total) 115 30-34 (Men +) 50 30-34 (Women +) 65 35-39 (Total) 95 35-39 (Men +) 45 35-39 (Women +) 50 40-44 (Total) 135 40-44 (Men +) 70 40-44 (Women +) 70 45-49 (Total) 100 45-49 (Men +) 40 45-49 (Women +) 65 50-54 (Total) 160 50-54 (Men +) 75 50-54 (Women +) 85 55-59 (Total) 185 55-59 (Men +) 95 55-59 (Women +) 90 60-64 (Total) 210 60-64 (Men +) 120 60-64 (Women +) 90 65-69 (Total) 135 65-69 (Men +) 65 65-69 (Women +) 70 70-74 (Total) 85 70-74 (Men +) 55 70-74 (Women +) 25 75-79 (Total) 55 75-79 (Men +) 30 75-79 (Women +) 35 80-84 (Total) 30 80-84 (Men +) 10 80-84 (Women +) 15 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 915 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 380 41.5% 26.4% 2 persons 355 38.8% 31.9% 3 persons 125 13.7% 15.9% 4 persons 30 3.3% 15.8% 5 or more persons 35 3.8% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 480 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 335 69.8% 85.3% Married couples 250 52.1% 71.9% With children 40 8.3% 4.2% Without children 40 8.3% 9.2% Common-law couples 85 17.7% 13.4% One-parent families 145 30.2% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 145 100.0% 100.0% Women + 100 69.0% 78.3% Men + 40 27.6% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 1,590 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 685 43.1% 58.9% Married 515 32.4% 49.8% Common-law 170 10.7% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 910 57.2% 41.1% Never married 485 30.5% 29.2% Separated 95 6.0% 2.2% Divorced 225 14.2% 6.3% Widowed 110 6.9% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,745 100.0% 100.0% English only 1,660 95.1% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 85 4.9% 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 1,745 100.0% 100.0% English 1,510 86.5% 75.3% French 0 0.0% 0.5% Non-official language 180 10.3% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 35 2.0% 2.1% Spanish 35 2.0% 1.4% Multiple languages 50 2.9% 5.5%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,745 100.0% 100.0% English 1,385 79.4% 63.9% French 20 1.1% 1.2% Non-official language 290 16.6% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 55 3.1% 3.2% Spanish 45 2.6% 2.3% Multiple responses 50 2.9% 5.2% Russian 20 1.1% Dutch 15 0.9% Hindi 25 1.4%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,745 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 75 4.3% 5.2% Spanish 45 2.6% 4.2% Hindi 35 2.0% 3.3% Russian 35 2.0% Punjabi (Panjabi) 40 2.3% 4.7%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,750 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 145 8.3% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 1,605 91.7% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 145 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 80 55.2% 44.6% Metis 65 44.8% 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 1,750 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 405 23.1% 41.4% South Asian 90 5.1% 11.0% Chinese 15 0.9% 7.1% Black 60 3.4% 5.5% Filipino 95 5.4% 6.5% Arab 15 0.9% 2.4% Latin American 50 2.9% 2.5% Southeast Asian 60 3.4% 2.0% West Asian 0 0.0% 1.2% Korean 0 0.0% 1.0% Japanese 0 0.0% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 0 0.0% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 15 0.9% 1.5% Not a visible minority 1,345 76.9% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,750 100.0% 100.0% First generation 420 24.0% 36.5% Second generation 245 14.0% 21.8% Third generation or more 1,085 62.0% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 1,750 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 35 2.0% 1.6% Christian 820 46.9% 44.5% Hindu 25 1.4% 2.6% Jewish 0 0.0% 0.5% Muslim 60 3.4% 7.4% Sikh 0 0.0% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 40 2.3% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 750 42.9% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,750 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 1,335 76.3% 64.6% Immigrants 410 23.4% 33.3% Before 1980 85 4.9% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 45 2.6% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 60 3.4% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 80 4.6% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 65 3.7% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 75 4.3% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 0 0.0% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,750 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 1,620 92.6% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 130 7.4% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 410 100.0% 100.0% Americas 55 13.4% 10.2% Europe 90 21.9% 16.0% Africa 45 11.0% 12.0% Asia 200 48.8% 61.0% Oceania and other 20 4.9% 0.8% Philippines 75 18.3% 15.2% United Kingdom 35 8.5% 5.0% India 30 7.3% 13.1% Other places of birth in Asia 45 11.0% Nigeria 15 3.7%
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 75 100.0% 100.0% Americas 0 0.0% 9.3% Europe 0 0.0% 8.0% Africa 15 20.0% 18.5% Asia 55 73.3% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 15 20.0% 19.0% India 20 26.7% 17.3% Nigeria 15 20.0% 7.2%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 330 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 120 36.4% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 135 40.9% 28.0% Refugees 65 19.7% 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 1,595 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 415 26.0% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 585 36.7% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 595 37.3% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 165 10.3% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 255 16.0% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 35 2.2% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 150 9.4% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 1,595 In the labour force 925 Employed 755 Self-Employed 80 Unemployed 170 Not in the labour force 665 Labour force participation rate 58 Employment rate 47 Unemployment rate 18
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 770 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 820 In the labour force (Men +) 480 In the labour force (Women +) 445 Employed (Men +) 395 Employed (Women +) 360 Self-Employed (Men +) 55 Self-Employed (Women +) 25 Unemployed (Men +) 90 Unemployed (Women +) 80 Not in the labour force (Men +) 290 Not in the labour force (Women +) 375 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 62 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 54 Employment rate (Men +) 51 Employment rate (Women +) 44 Unemployment rate (Men +) 19 Unemployment rate (Women +) 18
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 925 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 120 13.0% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 85 9.2% 12.4% Construction 95 10.3% 8.1% Transportation and warehousing 110 11.9% 6.4% Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 105 11.3%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 925 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 200 21.6% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 310 33.5% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 185 20.0% 18.5% Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 45 4.9% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 40 4.3% 10.6%
Income Median Household and Individual Income Before Tax in 2020 Indicator Number Share Calgary Median income of population aged 15 years and over $35,200 $44,400 Men + $35,600 $50,400 Women + $34,000 $39,600 Median household income of private households $59,200 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 920 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 30 3.3% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 180 19.6% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 235 25.5% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 185 20.1% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 120 13.0% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 60 6.5% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 45 4.9% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 30 3.3% 12.2% $200,000 and over 0 0.0% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 1,750 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 295 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 17 17.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 205 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 80 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 39 39.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 1,200 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 165 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 14 14.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 345 65 years and over (Number in low income) 55 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 16 16.0% 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 920 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 625 67.9% 68.8% Renter households 295 32.1% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 915 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 645 70.5% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 270 29.5% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 625 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 295 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 25 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 40 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 890 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,300 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 64 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 0
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 920 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 840 91.3% 95.5% Major repairs needed 80 8.7% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 920 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 845 91.8% 94.9% Not suitable 70 7.6% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 920 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 15 1.6% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 290 31.5% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 100 10.9% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 245 26.6% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 185 20.1% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 20 2.2% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 55 6.0% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 920 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 35 3.8% 55.0% Semi-detached house 0 0.0% 6.4% Row house 0 0.0% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 0 0.0% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 400 43.5% 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 480 52.2% 0.4%
Mobility & commuting Mobility Status 1 year Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 1 year and over in private households 1,725 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 1,375 79.7% 86.2% Movers 355 20.6% 13.8% Non-migrants 250 14.5% 10.4% Migrants 110 6.4% 3.4% Internal migrants 100 5.8% 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 1,690 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 870 51.5% 58.1% Movers 820 48.5% 41.9% Non-migrants 560 33.1% 27.4% Migrants 260 15.4% 14.6% Internal migrants 220 13.0% 8.5% External migrants 45 2.7% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 685 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 500 73.0% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 60 8.8% 6.0% Public transit 85 12.4% 8.8% Walked 0 0.0% 4.2% Bicycle 0 0.0% 0.9% Other methods 25 3.6% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 685 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 125 18.2% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 345 50.4% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 85 12.4% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 45 6.6% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 80 11.7% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 685 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 50 7.3% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 215 31.4% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 140 20.4% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 70 10.2% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 60 8.8% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 155 22.6% 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.