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Residential · South sector · Calgary, Alberta
Shawnessy is a residential community in the South sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 9,055 living in private households. 37.2% 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 14.5%. 59.7% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 3.0% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 41.8% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $105,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 17.9% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 3.59 km², giving a population density of 2,525 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 9,055 2021, private households
Visible minority 37.2% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 59.7% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 41.8% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $105,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 17.9% Calgary 31.2%
Density 2,525 /km² 9,055 people over 3.59 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 9,055 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 9,055 Population in private households (Men +) 4,540 Population in private households (Women +) 4,515 0 to 14 years 1,395 15.4% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 6,325 69.8% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 1,280 14.1% 11.8% 85 years and over 60 0.7% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 415 0-4 (Men +) 195 0-4 (Women +) 220 5-9 (Total) 480 5-9 (Men +) 260 5-9 (Women +) 220 10-14 (Total) 500 10-14 (Men +) 285 10-14 (Women +) 220 15-19 (Total) 570 15-19 (Men +) 305 15-19 (Women +) 270 20-24 (Total) 620 20-24 (Men +) 365 20-24 (Women +) 255 25-29 (Total) 490 25-29 (Men +) 240 25-29 (Women +) 255 30-34 (Total) 595 30-34 (Men +) 325 30-34 (Women +) 275 35-39 (Total) 605 35-39 (Men +) 290 35-39 (Women +) 315 40-44 (Total) 615 40-44 (Men +) 285 40-44 (Women +) 320 45-49 (Total) 650 45-49 (Men +) 310 45-49 (Women +) 345 50-54 (Total) 700 50-54 (Men +) 360 50-54 (Women +) 340 55-59 (Total) 755 55-59 (Men +) 405 55-59 (Women +) 350 60-64 (Total) 720 60-64 (Men +) 320 60-64 (Women +) 395 65-69 (Total) 515 65-69 (Men +) 245 65-69 (Women +) 265 70-74 (Total) 365 70-74 (Men +) 150 70-74 (Women +) 215 75-79 (Total) 260 75-79 (Men +) 130 75-79 (Women +) 130 80-84 (Total) 140 80-84 (Men +) 55 80-84 (Women +) 90 85-89 (Total) 40 85-89 (Men +) 10 85-89 (Women +) 30 90-94 (Total) 15 90-94 (Men +) 15 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 3,255 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 560 17.2% 26.4% 2 persons 1,130 34.7% 31.9% 3 persons 630 19.4% 15.9% 4 persons 555 17.1% 15.8% 5 or more persons 380 11.7% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 2,670 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 2,250 84.3% 85.3% Married couples 1,955 73.2% 71.9% With children 125 4.7% 4.2% Without children 170 6.4% 9.2% Common-law couples 295 11.1% 13.4% One-parent families 420 15.7% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 420 100.0% 100.0% Women + 360 85.7% 78.3% Men + 60 14.3% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 7,660 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 4,605 60.1% 58.9% Married 4,010 52.4% 49.8% Common-law 595 7.8% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 3,055 39.9% 41.1% Never married 2,145 28.0% 29.2% Separated 160 2.1% 2.2% Divorced 485 6.3% 6.3% Widowed 265 3.5% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 9,055 100.0% 100.0% English only 8,350 92.2% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 465 5.1% 6.6% Neither English nor French 235 2.6% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 9,055 100.0% 100.0% English 6,215 68.6% 75.3% French 30 0.3% 0.5% Non-official language 2,125 23.5% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 560 6.2% 2.1% Arabic 125 1.4% Spanish 200 2.2% 1.4% Multiple languages 685 7.6% 5.5% Mandarin 220 2.4% 1.7% Russian 240 2.6%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 9,055 100.0% 100.0% English 5,290 58.4% 63.9% French 100 1.1% 1.2% Non-official language 3,130 34.6% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 675 7.5% 3.2% Spanish 255 2.8% 2.3% Multiple responses 535 5.9% 5.2% Mandarin 290 3.2% 2.4% Russian 265 2.9%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 9,055 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1,140 12.6% 5.2% Arabic 205 2.3% Spanish 375 4.1% 4.2% Mandarin 380 4.2% 3.5% Russian 385 4.2%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 9,055 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 275 3.0% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 8,780 97.0% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 275 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 155 56.4% 44.6% Metis 115 41.8% 50.4% Inuk (Inuit) 0 0.0% 1.0% Indigenous responses not included elsewhere 10 3.6% 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 9,055 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 3,370 37.2% 41.4% South Asian 370 4.1% 11.0% Chinese 565 6.2% 7.1% Black 275 3.0% 5.5% Filipino 1,310 14.5% 6.5% Arab 170 1.9% 2.4% Latin American 285 3.1% 2.5% Southeast Asian 100 1.1% 2.0% West Asian 100 1.1% 1.2% Korean 105 1.2% 1.0% Japanese 20 0.2% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 0 0.0% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 65 0.7% 1.5% Not a visible minority 5,680 62.7% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 9,055 100.0% 100.0% First generation 3,995 44.1% 36.5% Second generation 1,535 16.9% 21.8% Third generation or more 3,525 38.9% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 9,055 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 45 0.5% 1.6% Christian 5,100 56.3% 44.5% Hindu 220 2.4% 2.6% Jewish 55 0.6% 0.5% Muslim 380 4.2% 7.4% Sikh 35 0.4% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 45 0.5% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 3,180 35.1% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 9,055 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 5,120 56.5% 64.6% Immigrants 3,785 41.8% 33.3% Before 1980 315 3.5% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 245 2.7% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 460 5.1% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 1,160 12.8% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 960 10.6% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 645 7.1% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 145 1.6% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 9,055 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 7,725 85.3% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 1,330 14.7% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 3,785 100.0% 100.0% Americas 375 9.9% 10.2% Europe 925 24.4% 16.0% Africa 210 5.5% 12.0% Asia 2,270 60.0% 61.0% Oceania and other 10 0.3% 0.8% Philippines 1,075 28.4% 15.2% United Kingdom 160 4.2% 5.0% Other places of birth in Europe 160 4.2% Other places of birth in Asia 250 6.6% China 250 6.6% 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 645 100.0% 100.0% Americas 30 4.7% 9.3% Europe 55 8.5% 8.0% Africa 30 4.7% 18.5% Asia 525 81.4% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 340 52.7% 19.0% India 40 6.2% 17.3% China 30 4.7% 6.8% Korea, South 25 3.9% Other places of birth in Asia 25 3.9%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 3,470 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 2,380 68.6% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 660 19.0% 28.0% Refugees 365 10.5% 14.6% Other immigrants 65 1.9% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 7,660 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 780 10.2% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 2,420 31.6% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 4,455 58.2% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 535 7.0% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 1,375 17.9% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 280 3.7% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 2,265 29.6% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 7,660 In the labour force 5,220 Employed 4,530 Self-Employed 805 Unemployed 695 Not in the labour force 2,435 Labour force participation rate 68 Employment rate 59 Unemployment rate 13
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 3,805 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 3,855 In the labour force (Men +) 2,735 In the labour force (Women +) 2,485 Employed (Men +) 2,390 Employed (Women +) 2,135 Self-Employed (Men +) 450 Self-Employed (Women +) 355 Unemployed (Men +) 345 Unemployed (Women +) 350 Not in the labour force (Men +) 1,070 Not in the labour force (Women +) 1,370 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 72 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 65 Employment rate (Men +) 63 Employment rate (Women +) 55 Unemployment rate (Men +) 13 Unemployment rate (Women +) 14
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 5,220 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 695 13.3% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 650 12.4% 12.4% Construction 505 9.7% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 485 9.3% 11.5% Accommodation and food services 320 6.1%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 5,220 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 1,480 28.4% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 900 17.2% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 965 18.5% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 475 9.1% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 430 8.2% 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 $42,800 $44,400 Men + $49,600 $50,400 Women + $36,000 $39,600 Median household income of private households $105,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,250 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 50 1.5% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 200 6.2% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 385 11.8% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 460 14.2% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 430 13.2% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 545 16.8% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 305 9.4% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 490 15.1% 12.2% $200,000 and over 365 11.2% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 9,055 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 680 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 8 8.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 1,715 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 255 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 15 15.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 6,005 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 310 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 5 5.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 1,340 65 years and over (Number in low income) 125 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 9 9.0% 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 3,250 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 2,675 82.3% 68.8% Renter households 580 17.9% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 3,235 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 2,655 82.1% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 580 17.9% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 2,675 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 580 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 15 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 33 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,640 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,500 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 65 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 9
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,250 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 3,085 94.9% 95.5% Major repairs needed 170 5.2% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,250 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 3,075 94.6% 94.9% Not suitable 175 5.4% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,250 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 40 1.2% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 215 6.6% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 1,365 42.0% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 1,105 34.0% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 495 15.2% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 25 0.8% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 15 0.5% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,255 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 2,645 81.3% 55.0% Semi-detached house 60 1.8% 6.4% Row house 215 6.6% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 25 0.8% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 305 9.4% 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 8,990 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 8,085 89.9% 86.2% Movers 900 10.0% 13.8% Non-migrants 640 7.1% 10.4% Migrants 260 2.9% 3.4% Internal migrants 105 1.2% 2.3% External migrants 150 1.7% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 8,640 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 5,920 68.5% 58.1% Movers 2,720 31.5% 41.9% Non-migrants 1,785 20.7% 27.4% Migrants 935 10.8% 14.6% Internal migrants 395 4.6% 8.5% External migrants 545 6.3% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 3,500 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 2,630 75.1% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 275 7.9% 6.0% Public transit 445 12.7% 8.8% Walked 95 2.7% 4.2% Bicycle 0 0.0% 0.9% Other methods 55 1.6% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 3,500 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 660 18.9% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 1,370 39.1% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 980 28.0% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 250 7.1% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 240 6.9% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 3,500 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 315 9.0% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 670 19.1% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 820 23.4% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 515 14.7% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 505 14.4% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 685 19.6% 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.