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Residential · West sector · Calgary, Alberta
Rosscarrock is a residential community in the West sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 3,490 living in private households. 42.4% of residents identified as members of a racialized (visible minority) group, against 41.4% across Calgary as a whole; the largest single group was Filipino at 13.0%. 51.7% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 5.9% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 41.1% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $68,500 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 64.6% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 1.05 km², giving a population density of 3,313 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 3,490 2021, private households
Visible minority 42.4% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 51.7% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 41.1% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $68,500 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 64.6% Calgary 31.2%
Density 3,313 /km² 3,490 people over 1.05 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,490 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 3,490 Population in private households (Men +) 1,720 Population in private households (Women +) 1,765 0 to 14 years 535 15.3% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 2,620 75.1% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 315 9.0% 11.8% 85 years and over 25 0.7% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 215 0-4 (Men +) 100 0-4 (Women +) 115 5-9 (Total) 150 5-9 (Men +) 90 5-9 (Women +) 60 10-14 (Total) 170 10-14 (Men +) 85 10-14 (Women +) 90 15-19 (Total) 210 15-19 (Men +) 115 15-19 (Women +) 100 20-24 (Total) 305 20-24 (Men +) 155 20-24 (Women +) 150 25-29 (Total) 330 25-29 (Men +) 175 25-29 (Women +) 155 30-34 (Total) 320 30-34 (Men +) 150 30-34 (Women +) 165 35-39 (Total) 265 35-39 (Men +) 135 35-39 (Women +) 130 40-44 (Total) 300 40-44 (Men +) 140 40-44 (Women +) 165 45-49 (Total) 250 45-49 (Men +) 120 45-49 (Women +) 125 50-54 (Total) 235 50-54 (Men +) 100 50-54 (Women +) 130 55-59 (Total) 215 55-59 (Men +) 115 55-59 (Women +) 95 60-64 (Total) 200 60-64 (Men +) 115 60-64 (Women +) 85 65-69 (Total) 150 65-69 (Men +) 70 65-69 (Women +) 80 70-74 (Total) 80 70-74 (Men +) 35 70-74 (Women +) 45 75-79 (Total) 40 75-79 (Men +) 0 75-79 (Women +) 35 80-84 (Total) 45 80-84 (Men +) 25 80-84 (Women +) 25 85-89 (Total) 20 85-89 (Men +) 0 85-89 (Women +) 15 90-94 (Total) 0 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 1,540 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 580 37.7% 26.4% 2 persons 420 27.3% 31.9% 3 persons 230 14.9% 15.9% 4 persons 210 13.6% 15.8% 5 or more persons 105 6.8% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 855 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 615 71.9% 85.3% Married couples 455 53.2% 71.9% With children 65 7.6% 4.2% Without children 95 11.1% 9.2% Common-law couples 160 18.7% 13.4% One-parent families 245 28.6% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 245 100.0% 100.0% Women + 210 85.7% 78.3% Men + 35 14.3% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 2,955 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 1,280 43.3% 58.9% Married 965 32.7% 49.8% Common-law 320 10.8% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 1,675 56.7% 41.1% Never married 1,180 39.9% 29.2% Separated 95 3.2% 2.2% Divorced 265 9.0% 6.3% Widowed 135 4.6% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,490 100.0% 100.0% English only 3,155 90.4% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 220 6.3% 6.6% Neither English nor French 115 3.3% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,490 100.0% 100.0% English 2,440 69.9% 75.3% French 0 0.0% 0.5% Non-official language 835 23.9% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 155 4.4% 2.1% Arabic 110 3.1% Spanish 55 1.6% 1.4% Multiple languages 215 6.2% 5.5% Tigrigna 55 1.6%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,490 100.0% 100.0% English 2,025 58.0% 63.9% French 45 1.3% 1.2% Non-official language 1,220 35.0% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 220 6.3% 3.2% Arabic 160 4.6% Spanish 65 1.9% 2.3% Multiple responses 200 5.7% 5.2% Italian 65 1.9%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,490 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 425 12.2% 5.2% Arabic 190 5.4% Spanish 105 3.0% 4.2% Hindi 115 3.3% 3.3%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,490 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 205 5.9% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 3,280 94.0% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 205 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 105 51.2% 44.6% Metis 90 43.9% 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 3,490 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 1,480 42.4% 41.4% South Asian 115 3.3% 11.0% Chinese 120 3.4% 7.1% Black 275 7.9% 5.5% Filipino 455 13.0% 6.5% Arab 130 3.7% 2.4% Latin American 55 1.6% 2.5% Southeast Asian 30 0.9% 2.0% West Asian 45 1.3% 1.2% Korean 65 1.9% 1.0% Japanese 15 0.4% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 145 4.2% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 15 0.4% 1.5% Not a visible minority 2,010 57.6% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,490 100.0% 100.0% First generation 1,525 43.7% 36.5% Second generation 540 15.5% 21.8% Third generation or more 1,420 40.7% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 3,490 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 185 5.3% 1.6% Christian 1,705 48.9% 44.5% Hindu 40 1.1% 2.6% Jewish 0 0.0% 0.5% Muslim 215 6.2% 7.4% Sikh 0 0.0% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 45 1.3% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 1,295 37.1% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,490 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 2,000 57.3% 64.6% Immigrants 1,435 41.1% 33.3% Before 1980 185 5.3% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 95 2.7% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 75 2.1% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 250 7.2% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 385 11.0% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 445 12.8% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 50 1.4% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,490 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 2,765 79.2% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 725 20.8% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 1,435 100.0% 100.0% Americas 100 7.0% 10.2% Europe 255 17.8% 16.0% Africa 170 11.8% 12.0% Asia 905 63.1% 61.0% Oceania and other 10 0.7% 0.8% Philippines 415 28.9% 15.2% India 160 11.2% 13.1% Other places of birth in Asia 95 6.6% China 55 3.8% 8.4%
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 445 100.0% 100.0% Americas 25 5.6% 9.3% Europe 20 4.5% 8.0% Africa 30 6.7% 18.5% Asia 365 82.0% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 235 52.8% 19.0% India 35 7.9% 17.3% Ethiopia 10 2.2% China 10 2.2% 6.8% Other places of birth in Asia 55 12.4%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 1,250 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 655 52.4% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 185 14.8% 28.0% Refugees 405 32.4% 14.6% Other immigrants 10 0.8% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 2,955 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 490 16.6% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 870 29.4% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,595 54.0% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 200 6.8% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 430 14.6% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 50 1.7% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 915 31.0% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 2,955 In the labour force 2,155 Employed 1,835 Self-Employed 300 Unemployed 320 Not in the labour force 800 Labour force participation rate 73 Employment rate 62 Unemployment rate 15
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 1,450 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 1,505 In the labour force (Men +) 1,135 In the labour force (Women +) 1,020 Employed (Men +) 955 Employed (Women +) 880 Self-Employed (Men +) 225 Self-Employed (Women +) 75 Unemployed (Men +) 180 Unemployed (Women +) 140 Not in the labour force (Men +) 315 Not in the labour force (Women +) 485 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 78 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 68 Employment rate (Men +) 66 Employment rate (Women +) 59 Unemployment rate (Men +) 16 Unemployment rate (Women +) 14
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 2,155 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 270 12.5% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 260 12.1% 12.4% Construction 145 6.7% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 195 9.1% 11.5% Accommodation and food services 235 10.9%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 2,155 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 740 34.3% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 345 16.0% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 310 14.4% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 215 10.0% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 160 7.4% 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 $37,200 $44,400 Men + $38,800 $50,400 Women + $36,800 $39,600 Median household income of private households $68,500 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,540 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 70 4.5% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 290 18.8% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 265 17.2% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 265 17.2% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 150 9.7% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 160 10.4% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 115 7.5% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 80 5.2% 12.2% $200,000 and over 135 8.8% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 3,490 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 560 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 16 16.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 680 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 150 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 22 22.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 2,475 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 335 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 14 14.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 335 65 years and over (Number in low income) 70 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 21 21.0% 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 1,540 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 540 35.1% 68.8% Renter households 995 64.6% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 1,535 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 1,060 69.1% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 475 30.9% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 545 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 995 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 28 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 32 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,470 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,140 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 60 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 7
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,540 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 1,465 95.1% 95.5% Major repairs needed 75 4.9% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,540 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 1,390 90.3% 94.9% Not suitable 150 9.7% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,540 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 350 22.7% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 630 40.9% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 130 8.4% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 110 7.1% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 105 6.8% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 115 7.5% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 105 6.8% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,540 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 245 15.9% 55.0% Semi-detached house 235 15.3% 6.4% Row house 125 8.1% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 380 24.7% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 555 36.0% 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 3,445 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 2,750 79.8% 86.2% Movers 695 20.2% 13.8% Non-migrants 540 15.7% 10.4% Migrants 155 4.5% 3.4% Internal migrants 70 2.0% 2.3% External migrants 85 2.5% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 3,275 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 1,425 43.5% 58.1% Movers 1,850 56.5% 41.9% Non-migrants 1,125 34.4% 27.4% Migrants 730 22.3% 14.6% Internal migrants 390 11.9% 8.5% External migrants 340 10.4% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,435 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 930 64.8% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 80 5.6% 6.0% Public transit 335 23.3% 8.8% Walked 50 3.5% 4.2% Bicycle 20 1.4% 0.9% Other methods 25 1.7% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,435 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 295 20.6% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 625 43.5% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 320 22.3% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 65 4.5% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 125 8.7% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,435 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 130 9.1% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 235 16.4% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 320 22.3% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 215 15.0% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 225 15.7% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 305 21.2% 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.