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Residential · Northeast sector · Calgary, Alberta
Redstone is a residential community in the Northeast sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 9,050 living in private households. 91.0% of residents identified as members of a racialized (visible minority) group, against 41.4% across Calgary as a whole; the largest single group was South Asian at 54.6%. 8.5% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 0.6% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 62.5% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $100,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 21.8% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 1.92 km², giving a population density of 4,711 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 9,050 2021, private households
Visible minority 91.0% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 8.5% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 62.5% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $100,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 21.8% Calgary 31.2%
Density 4,711 /km² 9,050 people over 1.92 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 9,050 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 9,050 Population in private households (Men +) 4,530 Population in private households (Women +) 4,520 0 to 14 years 2,250 24.9% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 6,300 69.6% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 485 5.4% 11.8% 85 years and over 15 0.2% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 1,030 0-4 (Men +) 520 0-4 (Women +) 515 5-9 (Total) 675 5-9 (Men +) 350 5-9 (Women +) 325 10-14 (Total) 540 10-14 (Men +) 275 10-14 (Women +) 270 15-19 (Total) 465 15-19 (Men +) 250 15-19 (Women +) 220 20-24 (Total) 540 20-24 (Men +) 255 20-24 (Women +) 285 25-29 (Total) 790 25-29 (Men +) 385 25-29 (Women +) 405 30-34 (Total) 1,290 30-34 (Men +) 600 30-34 (Women +) 690 35-39 (Total) 1,015 35-39 (Men +) 550 35-39 (Women +) 470 40-44 (Total) 830 40-44 (Men +) 440 40-44 (Women +) 385 45-49 (Total) 500 45-49 (Men +) 245 45-49 (Women +) 255 50-54 (Total) 350 50-54 (Men +) 175 50-54 (Women +) 175 55-59 (Total) 225 55-59 (Men +) 115 55-59 (Women +) 115 60-64 (Total) 300 60-64 (Men +) 130 60-64 (Women +) 175 65-69 (Total) 270 65-69 (Men +) 120 65-69 (Women +) 150 70-74 (Total) 110 70-74 (Men +) 55 70-74 (Women +) 60 75-79 (Total) 80 75-79 (Men +) 50 75-79 (Women +) 25 80-84 (Total) 25 80-84 (Men +) 10 80-84 (Women +) 20 85-89 (Total) 0 85-89 (Men +) 0 85-89 (Women +) 0 90-94 (Total) 10 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 2,665 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 365 13.7% 26.4% 2 persons 510 19.1% 31.9% 3 persons 605 22.7% 15.9% 4 persons 570 21.4% 15.8% 5 or more persons 615 23.1% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 2,500 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 2,240 89.6% 85.3% Married couples 2,115 84.6% 71.9% With children 70 2.8% 4.2% Without children 55 2.2% 9.2% Common-law couples 120 4.8% 13.4% One-parent families 260 10.4% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 260 100.0% 100.0% Women + 230 88.5% 78.3% Men + 30 11.5% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 6,800 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 4,665 68.6% 58.9% Married 4,415 64.9% 49.8% Common-law 245 3.6% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 2,145 31.5% 41.1% Never married 1,695 24.9% 29.2% Separated 115 1.7% 2.2% Divorced 200 2.9% 6.3% Widowed 130 1.9% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 9,045 100.0% 100.0% English only 8,145 90.0% 90.8% French only 10 0.1% 0.1% English and French 255 2.8% 6.6% Neither English nor French 635 7.0% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 9,045 100.0% 100.0% English 3,660 40.5% 75.3% French 40 0.4% 0.5% Non-official language 4,250 47.0% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 465 5.1% 2.1% Multiple languages 1,100 12.2% 5.5% Punjabi (Panjabi) 2,200 24.3% 2.8% Gujarati 225 2.5% Urdu 345 3.8% Hindi 200 2.2%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 9,045 100.0% 100.0% English 2,465 27.2% 63.9% French 65 0.7% 1.2% Non-official language 5,570 61.6% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 715 7.9% 3.2% Multiple responses 955 10.6% 5.2% Gujarati 335 3.7% Punjabi (Panjabi) 2,515 27.8% 3.4% Urdu 480 5.3% Hindi 230 2.5%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 9,045 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 975 10.8% 5.2% Hindi 1,715 19.0% 3.3% Gujarati 525 5.8% Punjabi (Panjabi) 3,210 35.5% 4.7% Urdu 810 9.0%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 9,050 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 50 0.6% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 9,005 99.5% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 50 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 0 0.0% 44.6% Metis 40 80.0% 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 9,050 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 8,240 91.0% 41.4% South Asian 4,945 54.6% 11.0% Chinese 155 1.7% 7.1% Black 835 9.2% 5.5% Filipino 1,240 13.7% 6.5% Arab 145 1.6% 2.4% Latin American 145 1.6% 2.5% Southeast Asian 200 2.2% 2.0% West Asian 295 3.3% 1.2% Korean 10 0.1% 1.0% Japanese 0 0.0% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 125 1.4% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 145 1.6% 1.5% Not a visible minority 815 9.0% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 9,050 100.0% 100.0% First generation 6,075 67.1% 36.5% Second generation 2,385 26.4% 21.8% Third generation or more 590 6.5% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 9,050 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 135 1.5% 1.6% Christian 2,695 29.8% 44.5% Hindu 1,070 11.8% 2.6% Jewish 0 0.0% 0.5% Muslim 1,560 17.2% 7.4% Sikh 2,755 30.4% 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 820 9.1% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 9,050 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 3,030 33.5% 64.6% Immigrants 5,660 62.5% 33.3% Before 1980 75 0.8% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 145 1.6% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 645 7.1% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 1,710 18.9% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 1,525 16.9% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 1,550 17.1% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 360 4.0% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 9,050 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 6,280 69.4% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 2,765 30.6% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 5,660 100.0% 100.0% Americas 180 3.2% 10.2% Europe 120 2.1% 16.0% Africa 540 9.5% 12.0% Asia 4,750 83.9% 61.0% Oceania and other 65 1.1% 0.8% Philippines 965 17.1% 15.2% Other places of birth in Africa 250 4.4% India 2,665 47.1% 13.1% Other places of birth in Asia 185 3.3% Pakistan 460 8.1% 4.7%
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 1,550 100.0% 100.0% Americas 35 2.3% 9.3% Europe 50 3.2% 8.0% Africa 180 11.6% 18.5% Asia 1,270 81.9% 63.4% Oceania and other 15 1.0% 0.8% Philippines 235 15.2% 19.0% India 855 55.2% 17.3% Nigeria 80 5.2% 7.2% China 25 1.6% 6.8% Pakistan 65 4.2%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 5,585 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 2,950 52.8% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 2,010 36.0% 28.0% Refugees 555 9.9% 14.6% Other immigrants 65 1.2% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 6,805 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 1,055 15.5% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 1,595 23.4% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 4,150 61.0% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 245 3.6% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 935 13.7% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 365 5.4% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 2,610 38.4% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 6,805 In the labour force 5,220 Employed 4,590 Self-Employed 695 Unemployed 625 Not in the labour force 1,585 Labour force participation rate 77 Employment rate 68 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 +) 3,390 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 3,410 In the labour force (Men +) 2,800 In the labour force (Women +) 2,415 Employed (Men +) 2,510 Employed (Women +) 2,085 Self-Employed (Men +) 540 Self-Employed (Women +) 160 Unemployed (Men +) 290 Unemployed (Women +) 335 Not in the labour force (Men +) 590 Not in the labour force (Women +) 995 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 83 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 71 Employment rate (Men +) 74 Employment rate (Women +) 61 Unemployment rate (Men +) 10 Unemployment rate (Women +) 14
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 5,220 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 840 16.1% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 725 13.9% 12.4% Construction 310 5.9% 8.1% Transportation and warehousing 850 16.3% 6.4% Accommodation and food services 370 7.1%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 5,220 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 1,550 29.7% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 1,285 24.6% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 705 13.5% 18.5% Health occupations 430 8.2% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 410 7.8% 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 $39,600 $44,400 Men + $45,600 $50,400 Women + $34,400 $39,600 Median household income of private households $100,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,665 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 0 0.0% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 150 5.6% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 270 10.1% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 375 14.1% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 505 18.9% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 445 16.7% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 300 11.3% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 385 14.4% 12.2% $200,000 and over 185 6.9% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 9,050 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 500 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 2,500 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 185 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 7 7.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 6,050 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 280 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 5 5.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 500 65 years and over (Number in low income) 35 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 2,665 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 2,085 78.2% 68.8% Renter households 580 21.8% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 2,660 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 1,850 69.5% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 810 30.4% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 2,085 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 580 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 30 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 32 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 2,220 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,370 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 96 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 0
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,665 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 2,605 97.8% 95.5% Major repairs needed 60 2.2% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,665 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 2,340 87.8% 94.9% Not suitable 325 12.2% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,665 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 10 0.4% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 20 0.8% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 10 0.4% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 15 0.6% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 35 1.3% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 710 26.6% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 1,870 70.2% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,665 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 1,335 50.1% 55.0% Semi-detached house 260 9.8% 6.4% Row house 350 13.1% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 160 6.0% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 560 21.0% 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 8,820 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 7,200 81.6% 86.2% Movers 1,625 18.4% 13.8% Non-migrants 1,125 12.8% 10.4% Migrants 495 5.6% 3.4% Internal migrants 295 3.3% 2.3% External migrants 200 2.3% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 8,015 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 2,195 27.4% 58.1% Movers 5,820 72.6% 41.9% Non-migrants 3,745 46.7% 27.4% Migrants 2,075 25.9% 14.6% Internal migrants 950 11.8% 8.5% External migrants 1,130 14.1% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 3,920 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 3,170 80.9% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 290 7.4% 6.0% Public transit 320 8.2% 8.8% Walked 45 1.1% 4.2% Bicycle 0 0.0% 0.9% Other methods 90 2.3% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 3,920 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 605 15.4% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 1,925 49.1% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 985 25.1% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 180 4.6% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 225 5.7% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 3,920 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 335 8.6% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 650 16.6% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 720 18.4% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 670 17.1% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 625 15.9% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 920 23.5% 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.