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Residential · Centre sector · Calgary, Alberta
Scarboro is a residential community in the Centre sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 1,010 living in private households. 19.8% 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 6.4%. 80.2% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 0.0% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 16.8% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $268,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 11.4% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 0.45 km², giving a population density of 2,243 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 1,010 2021, private households
Visible minority 19.8% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 80.2% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 16.8% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $268,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 11.4% Calgary 31.2%
Density 2,243 /km² 1,010 people over 0.45 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,010 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 1,010 Population in private households (Men +) 520 Population in private households (Women +) 495 0 to 14 years 170 16.8% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 700 69.3% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 120 11.9% 11.8% 85 years and over 15 1.5% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 35 0-4 (Men +) 20 0-4 (Women +) 15 5-9 (Total) 70 5-9 (Men +) 55 5-9 (Women +) 20 10-14 (Total) 60 10-14 (Men +) 30 10-14 (Women +) 30 15-19 (Total) 115 15-19 (Men +) 65 15-19 (Women +) 50 20-24 (Total) 45 20-24 (Men +) 20 20-24 (Women +) 25 25-29 (Total) 35 25-29 (Men +) 20 25-29 (Women +) 15 30-34 (Total) 65 30-34 (Men +) 20 30-34 (Women +) 45 35-39 (Total) 40 35-39 (Men +) 15 35-39 (Women +) 30 40-44 (Total) 65 40-44 (Men +) 25 40-44 (Women +) 40 45-49 (Total) 100 45-49 (Men +) 45 45-49 (Women +) 55 50-54 (Total) 85 50-54 (Men +) 50 50-54 (Women +) 35 55-59 (Total) 65 55-59 (Men +) 30 55-59 (Women +) 35 60-64 (Total) 90 60-64 (Men +) 50 60-64 (Women +) 40 65-69 (Total) 65 65-69 (Men +) 45 65-69 (Women +) 20 70-74 (Total) 40 70-74 (Men +) 20 70-74 (Women +) 15 75-79 (Total) 0 75-79 (Men +) 0 75-79 (Women +) 0 80-84 (Total) 15 80-84 (Men +) 0 80-84 (Women +) 0 85-89 (Total) 10 85-89 (Men +) 0 85-89 (Women +) 10 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 350 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 50 14.3% 26.4% 2 persons 105 30.0% 31.9% 3 persons 65 18.6% 15.9% 4 persons 90 25.7% 15.8% 5 or more persons 35 10.0% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 290 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 270 93.1% 85.3% Married couples 235 81.0% 71.9% With children 10 3.5% 4.2% Without children 25 8.6% 9.2% Common-law couples 35 12.1% 13.4% One-parent families 25 8.6% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 25 100.0% 100.0% Women + 20 80.0% 78.3% Men + 0 0.0% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 840 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 535 63.7% 58.9% Married 470 56.0% 49.8% Common-law 65 7.7% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 305 36.3% 41.1% Never married 235 28.0% 29.2% Separated 15 1.8% 2.2% Divorced 35 4.2% 6.3% Widowed 20 2.4% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,010 100.0% 100.0% English only 855 84.7% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 150 14.8% 6.6% Neither English nor French 10 1.0% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,010 100.0% 100.0% English 950 94.1% 75.3% French 0 0.0% 0.5% Non-official language 55 5.5% 18.8% Multiple languages 10 1.0% 5.5% Mandarin 25 2.5% 1.7%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,010 100.0% 100.0% English 860 85.2% 63.9% French 15 1.5% 1.2% Non-official language 130 12.9% 29.6% Multiple responses 0 0.0% 5.2% Mandarin 45 4.5% 2.4% Korean 10 1.0% Dutch 10 1.0%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,010 100.0% 100.0% Spanish 60 5.9% 4.2% German 20 2.0% Mandarin 45 4.5% 3.5%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,010 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 0 0.0% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 1,005 99.5% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 0 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 0 44.6% Metis 0 50.4% Inuk (Inuit) 0 1.0% Indigenous responses not included elsewhere 0 1.9% Multiple Indigenous responses 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 1,010 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 200 19.8% 41.4% South Asian 40 4.0% 11.0% Chinese 65 6.4% 7.1% Black 0 0.0% 5.5% Filipino 0 0.0% 6.5% Arab 0 0.0% 2.4% Latin American 0 0.0% 2.5% Southeast Asian 15 1.5% 2.0% West Asian 30 3.0% 1.2% Korean 0 0.0% 1.0% Japanese 15 1.5% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 0 0.0% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 0 0.0% 1.5% Not a visible minority 810 80.2% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,010 100.0% 100.0% First generation 220 21.8% 36.5% Second generation 230 22.8% 21.8% Third generation or more 560 55.5% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 1,010 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 15 1.5% 1.6% Christian 430 42.6% 44.5% Hindu 0 0.0% 2.6% Jewish 0 0.0% 0.5% Muslim 35 3.5% 7.4% Sikh 0 0.0% 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 520 51.5% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,010 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 840 83.2% 64.6% Immigrants 170 16.8% 33.3% Before 1980 35 3.5% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 30 3.0% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 0 0.0% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 60 5.9% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 10 1.0% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 30 3.0% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 0 0.0% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 1,010 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 975 96.5% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 40 4.0% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 170 100.0% 100.0% Americas 25 14.7% 10.2% Europe 50 29.4% 16.0% Africa 10 5.9% 12.0% Asia 85 50.0% 61.0% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% United Kingdom 20 11.8% 5.0% India 10 5.9% 13.1% Other places of birth in Europe 20 11.8% China 35 20.6% 8.4% United States of America 25 14.7%
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 30 100.0% 100.0% Americas 0 0.0% 9.3% Europe 0 0.0% 8.0% Africa 0 0.0% 18.5% Asia 20 66.7% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% China 10 33.3% 6.8%
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 70 51.9% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 55 40.7% 28.0% Refugees 0 0.0% 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 840 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 100 11.9% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 95 11.3% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 645 76.8% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 15 1.8% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 65 7.7% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 20 2.4% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 550 65.5% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 840 In the labour force 555 Employed 510 Self-Employed 185 Unemployed 45 Not in the labour force 290 Labour force participation rate 66 Employment rate 61 Unemployment rate 8
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 410 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 430 In the labour force (Men +) 280 In the labour force (Women +) 270 Employed (Men +) 255 Employed (Women +) 250 Self-Employed (Men +) 105 Self-Employed (Women +) 85 Unemployed (Men +) 25 Unemployed (Women +) 20 Not in the labour force (Men +) 135 Not in the labour force (Women +) 155 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 68 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 63 Employment rate (Men +) 62 Employment rate (Women +) 58 Unemployment rate (Men +) 9 Unemployment rate (Women +) 7
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 555 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 40 7.2% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 55 9.9% 12.4% Professional, scientific and technical services 145 26.1% 11.5% Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 40 7.2% Educational services 35 6.3%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 555 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 95 17.1% 24.0% Business, finance and administration occupations 95 17.1% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 140 25.2% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 70 12.6% 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 $71,000 $44,400 Men + $131,000 $50,400 Women + $49,600 $39,600 Median household income of private households $268,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 350 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 0 0.0% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 0 0.0% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 0 0.0% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 0 0.0% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 0 0.0% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 0 0.0% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 15 4.3% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 20 5.7% 12.2% $200,000 and over 215 61.4% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 1,015 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 0 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 0 0.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 250 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 615 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 0 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 0 0.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 140 65 years and over (Number in low income) 0 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 0 0.0% 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 350 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 310 88.6% 68.8% Renter households 40 11.4% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 350 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 305 87.1% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 50 14.3% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 305 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 40 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) 38 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,720 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 850 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 48 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 0
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 350 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 310 88.6% 95.5% Major repairs needed 40 11.4% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 350 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 340 97.1% 94.9% Not suitable 10 2.9% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 350 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 270 77.1% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 40 11.4% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 0 0.0% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 15 4.3% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 20 5.7% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 10 2.9% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 0 0.0% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 345 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 305 88.4% 55.0% Semi-detached house 0 0.0% 6.4% Row house 0 0.0% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 25 7.2% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 15 4.3% 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 1,000 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 885 88.5% 86.2% Movers 120 12.0% 13.8% Non-migrants 105 10.5% 10.4% Migrants 10 1.0% 3.4% Internal migrants 10 1.0% 2.3% External migrants 10 1.0% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 975 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 730 74.9% 58.1% Movers 245 25.1% 41.9% Non-migrants 190 19.5% 27.4% Migrants 50 5.1% 14.6% Internal migrants 25 2.6% 8.5% External migrants 25 2.6% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 285 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 190 66.7% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 0 0.0% 6.0% Public transit 30 10.5% 8.8% Walked 30 10.5% 4.2% Bicycle 15 5.3% 0.9% Other methods 20 7.0% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 285 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 120 42.1% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 95 33.3% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 45 15.8% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 15 5.3% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 10 3.5% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 285 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 0 0.0% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 30 10.5% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 110 38.6% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 75 26.3% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 50 17.5% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 25 8.8% 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.