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Residential · Centre sector · Calgary, Alberta
Rosemont is a residential community in the Centre sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 1,155 living in private households. 14.7% 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 6.1%. 83.5% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 2.2% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 16.9% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $107,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 33.0% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 0.44 km², giving a population density of 2,619 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 1,155 2021, private households
Visible minority 14.7% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 83.5% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 16.9% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $107,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 33.0% Calgary 31.2%
Density 2,619 /km² 1,155 people over 0.44 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,155 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 1,155 Population in private households (Men +) 550 Population in private households (Women +) 605 0 to 14 years 155 13.4% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 785 68.0% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 185 16.0% 11.8% 85 years and over 30 2.6% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 40 0-4 (Men +) 25 0-4 (Women +) 15 5-9 (Total) 45 5-9 (Men +) 15 5-9 (Women +) 35 10-14 (Total) 65 10-14 (Men +) 30 10-14 (Women +) 35 15-19 (Total) 20 15-19 (Men +) 0 15-19 (Women +) 20 20-24 (Total) 35 20-24 (Men +) 20 20-24 (Women +) 15 25-29 (Total) 90 25-29 (Men +) 45 25-29 (Women +) 50 30-34 (Total) 90 30-34 (Men +) 45 30-34 (Women +) 45 35-39 (Total) 50 35-39 (Men +) 25 35-39 (Women +) 25 40-44 (Total) 80 40-44 (Men +) 35 40-44 (Women +) 45 45-49 (Total) 105 45-49 (Men +) 60 45-49 (Women +) 40 50-54 (Total) 55 50-54 (Men +) 30 50-54 (Women +) 25 55-59 (Total) 80 55-59 (Men +) 35 55-59 (Women +) 40 60-64 (Total) 180 60-64 (Men +) 80 60-64 (Women +) 105 65-69 (Total) 90 65-69 (Men +) 50 65-69 (Women +) 45 70-74 (Total) 40 70-74 (Men +) 20 70-74 (Women +) 25 75-79 (Total) 20 75-79 (Men +) 0 75-79 (Women +) 15 80-84 (Total) 35 80-84 (Men +) 20 80-84 (Women +) 20 85-89 (Total) 10 85-89 (Men +) 0 85-89 (Women +) 0 90-94 (Total) 25 90-94 (Men +) 10 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 515 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 135 26.2% 26.4% 2 persons 220 42.7% 31.9% 3 persons 95 18.4% 15.9% 4 persons 50 9.7% 15.8% 5 or more persons 15 2.9% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 335 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 285 85.1% 85.3% Married couples 215 64.2% 71.9% With children 20 6.0% 4.2% Without children 45 13.4% 9.2% Common-law couples 70 20.9% 13.4% One-parent families 50 14.9% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 50 100.0% 100.0% Women + 40 80.0% 78.3% Men + 10 20.0% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 1,005 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 575 57.2% 58.9% Married 440 43.8% 49.8% Common-law 140 13.9% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 425 42.3% 41.1% Never married 295 29.4% 29.2% Separated 15 1.5% 2.2% Divorced 80 8.0% 6.3% Widowed 35 3.5% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,155 100.0% 100.0% English only 1,045 90.5% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 100 8.7% 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 1,155 100.0% 100.0% English 1,080 93.5% 75.3% French 0 0.0% 0.5% Non-official language 75 6.5% 18.8% Spanish 20 1.7% 1.4% Multiple languages 0 0.0% 5.5%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,155 100.0% 100.0% English 945 81.8% 63.9% French 10 0.9% 1.2% Non-official language 185 16.0% 29.6% Spanish 40 3.5% 2.3% Multiple responses 20 1.7% 5.2% German 15 1.3% Yue (Cantonese) 20 1.7% 2.5% Mandarin 25 2.2% 2.4% Polish 20 1.7%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,155 100.0% 100.0% Spanish 65 5.6% 4.2% German 20 1.7% Mandarin 25 2.2% 3.5% Yue (Cantonese) 20 1.7%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,155 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 25 2.2% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 1,125 97.4% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 25 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 0 0.0% 44.6% Metis 15 60.0% 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 1,155 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 170 14.7% 41.4% South Asian 0 0.0% 11.0% Chinese 70 6.1% 7.1% Black 25 2.2% 5.5% Filipino 25 2.2% 6.5% Arab 0 0.0% 2.4% Latin American 35 3.0% 2.5% Southeast Asian 0 0.0% 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 0 0.0% 1.5% Not a visible minority 990 85.7% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,155 100.0% 100.0% First generation 205 17.8% 36.5% Second generation 270 23.4% 21.8% Third generation or more 675 58.4% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 1,155 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 0 0.0% 1.6% Christian 560 48.5% 44.5% Hindu 0 0.0% 2.6% Jewish 0 0.0% 0.5% Muslim 20 1.7% 7.4% Sikh 0 0.0% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 20 1.7% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 565 48.9% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,155 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 965 83.5% 64.6% Immigrants 195 16.9% 33.3% Before 1980 60 5.2% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 20 1.7% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 25 2.2% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 30 2.6% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 20 1.7% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 35 3.0% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 0 0.0% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,155 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 1,085 93.9% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 70 6.1% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 195 100.0% 100.0% Americas 55 28.2% 10.2% Europe 80 41.0% 16.0% Africa 0 0.0% 12.0% Asia 55 28.2% 61.0% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% United Kingdom 25 12.8% 5.0% Other places of birth in Europe 10 5.1% China 20 10.3% 8.4% Poland 15 7.7%
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 35 100.0% 100.0% Americas 30 85.7% 9.3% Europe 0 0.0% 8.0% Africa 0 0.0% 18.5% Asia 10 28.6% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Mexico 20 57.1%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 135 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 40 29.6% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 50 37.0% 28.0% Refugees 40 29.6% 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 1,005 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 65 6.5% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 260 25.9% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 675 67.2% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 45 4.5% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 195 19.4% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 35 3.5% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 400 39.8% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 1,005 In the labour force 640 Employed 525 Self-Employed 130 Unemployed 115 Not in the labour force 365 Labour force participation rate 64 Employment rate 52 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 +) 480 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 520 In the labour force (Men +) 315 In the labour force (Women +) 325 Employed (Men +) 255 Employed (Women +) 265 Self-Employed (Men +) 65 Self-Employed (Women +) 65 Unemployed (Men +) 60 Unemployed (Women +) 55 Not in the labour force (Men +) 165 Not in the labour force (Women +) 200 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 66 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 63 Employment rate (Men +) 53 Employment rate (Women +) 51 Unemployment rate (Men +) 19 Unemployment rate (Women +) 17
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 640 100.0% 100.0% Health care and social assistance 75 11.7% 12.4% Professional, scientific and technical services 75 11.7% 11.5% Educational services 60 9.4% Public administration 55 8.6% Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 45 7.0%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 640 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 110 17.2% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 70 10.9% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 155 24.2% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 70 10.9% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 75 11.7% 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 $48,800 $44,400 Men + $54,000 $50,400 Women + $46,000 $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 515 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 0 0.0% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 20 3.9% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 75 14.6% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 60 11.7% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 50 9.7% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 65 12.6% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 45 8.7% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 55 10.7% 12.2% $200,000 and over 100 19.4% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 1,155 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 80 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 7 7.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 175 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 760 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 40 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 5 5.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 215 65 years and over (Number in low income) 25 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 12 12.0% 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 515 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 345 67.0% 68.8% Renter households 170 33.0% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 515 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 440 85.4% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 70 13.6% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 345 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 170 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 10 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 21 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,060 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,450 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 45 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 0
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 515 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 500 97.1% 95.5% Major repairs needed 10 1.9% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 515 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 515 100.0% 94.9% Not suitable 0 0.0% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 515 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 315 61.2% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 130 25.2% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 0 0.0% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 20 3.9% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 15 2.9% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 15 2.9% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 15 2.9% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 510 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 270 52.9% 55.0% Semi-detached house 115 22.6% 6.4% Row house 0 0.0% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 85 16.7% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 40 7.8% 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 1,145 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 1,000 87.3% 86.2% Movers 145 12.7% 13.8% Non-migrants 120 10.5% 10.4% Migrants 25 2.2% 3.4% Internal migrants 0 0.0% 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 1,115 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 745 66.8% 58.1% Movers 370 33.2% 41.9% Non-migrants 245 22.0% 27.4% Migrants 120 10.8% 14.6% Internal migrants 100 9.0% 8.5% External migrants 25 2.2% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 345 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 255 73.9% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 20 5.8% 6.0% Public transit 25 7.2% 8.8% Walked 20 5.8% 4.2% Bicycle 20 5.8% 0.9% Other methods 10 2.9% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 345 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 90 26.1% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 170 49.3% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 55 15.9% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 0 0.0% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 20 5.8% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 345 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 25 7.2% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 70 20.3% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 80 23.2% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 85 24.6% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 55 15.9% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 25 7.2% 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.