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Residential · North sector · Calgary, Alberta
Sherwood is a residential community in the North sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 6,520 living in private households. 79.2% of residents identified as members of a racialized (visible minority) group, against 41.4% across Calgary as a whole; the largest single group was South Asian at 27.7%. 19.4% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 1.4% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 57.5% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $108,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 28.1% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 2.37 km², giving a population density of 2,754 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 6,520 2021, private households
Visible minority 79.2% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 19.4% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 57.5% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $108,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 28.1% Calgary 31.2%
Density 2,754 /km² 6,520 people over 2.37 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,520 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 6,520 Population in private households (Men +) 3,155 Population in private households (Women +) 3,370 0 to 14 years 1,475 22.6% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 4,540 69.6% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 475 7.3% 11.8% 85 years and over 35 0.5% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 390 0-4 (Men +) 160 0-4 (Women +) 225 5-9 (Total) 550 5-9 (Men +) 285 5-9 (Women +) 260 10-14 (Total) 535 10-14 (Men +) 275 10-14 (Women +) 260 15-19 (Total) 485 15-19 (Men +) 240 15-19 (Women +) 245 20-24 (Total) 435 20-24 (Men +) 210 20-24 (Women +) 220 25-29 (Total) 410 25-29 (Men +) 170 25-29 (Women +) 235 30-34 (Total) 485 30-34 (Men +) 245 30-34 (Women +) 240 35-39 (Total) 545 35-39 (Men +) 235 35-39 (Women +) 315 40-44 (Total) 570 40-44 (Men +) 245 40-44 (Women +) 325 45-49 (Total) 540 45-49 (Men +) 270 45-49 (Women +) 270 50-54 (Total) 455 50-54 (Men +) 225 50-54 (Women +) 225 55-59 (Total) 350 55-59 (Men +) 180 55-59 (Women +) 170 60-64 (Total) 265 60-64 (Men +) 150 60-64 (Women +) 115 65-69 (Total) 175 65-69 (Men +) 85 65-69 (Women +) 95 70-74 (Total) 175 70-74 (Men +) 90 70-74 (Women +) 85 75-79 (Total) 75 75-79 (Men +) 25 75-79 (Women +) 50 80-84 (Total) 50 80-84 (Men +) 30 80-84 (Women +) 25 85-89 (Total) 25 85-89 (Men +) 10 85-89 (Women +) 15 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 2,025 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 315 15.6% 26.4% 2 persons 485 23.9% 31.9% 3 persons 345 17.0% 15.9% 4 persons 465 23.0% 15.8% 5 or more persons 415 20.5% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 1,775 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 1,580 89.0% 85.3% Married couples 1,460 82.2% 71.9% With children 25 1.4% 4.2% Without children 90 5.1% 9.2% Common-law couples 120 6.8% 13.4% One-parent families 200 11.3% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 200 100.0% 100.0% Women + 160 80.0% 78.3% Men + 40 20.0% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 5,050 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 3,215 63.7% 58.9% Married 2,980 59.0% 49.8% Common-law 235 4.7% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 1,835 36.3% 41.1% Never married 1,415 28.0% 29.2% Separated 105 2.1% 2.2% Divorced 195 3.9% 6.3% Widowed 120 2.4% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,520 100.0% 100.0% English only 5,995 92.0% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 240 3.7% 6.6% Neither English nor French 290 4.5% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,520 100.0% 100.0% English 3,880 59.5% 75.3% French 0 0.0% 0.5% Non-official language 1,930 29.6% 18.8% Multiple languages 700 10.7% 5.5% Yue (Cantonese) 350 5.4% Mandarin 375 5.8% 1.7% Korean 120 1.8% Punjabi (Panjabi) 195 3.0% 2.8% Urdu 185 2.8%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,520 100.0% 100.0% English 2,850 43.7% 63.9% French 25 0.4% 1.2% Non-official language 3,100 47.5% 29.6% Arabic 150 2.3% Multiple responses 540 8.3% 5.2% Yue (Cantonese) 530 8.1% 2.5% Mandarin 430 6.6% 2.4% Punjabi (Panjabi) 255 3.9% 3.4% Urdu 305 4.7%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,520 100.0% 100.0% Hindi 550 8.4% 3.3% Mandarin 620 9.5% 3.5% Yue (Cantonese) 635 9.7% Punjabi (Panjabi) 475 7.3% 4.7% Urdu 590 9.1%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,520 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 90 1.4% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 6,425 98.5% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 90 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 50 55.6% 44.6% Metis 45 50.0% 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 6,520 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 5,165 79.2% 41.4% South Asian 1,805 27.7% 11.0% Chinese 1,260 19.3% 7.1% Black 1,005 15.4% 5.5% Filipino 220 3.4% 6.5% Arab 155 2.4% 2.4% Latin American 90 1.4% 2.5% Southeast Asian 120 1.8% 2.0% West Asian 110 1.7% 1.2% Korean 160 2.5% 1.0% Japanese 25 0.4% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 45 0.7% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 175 2.7% 1.5% Not a visible minority 1,355 20.8% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,520 100.0% 100.0% First generation 3,960 60.7% 36.5% Second generation 1,550 23.8% 21.8% Third generation or more 1,010 15.5% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 6,520 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 245 3.8% 1.6% Christian 2,500 38.3% 44.5% Hindu 580 8.9% 2.6% Jewish 0 0.0% 0.5% Muslim 1,150 17.6% 7.4% Sikh 295 4.5% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 10 0.1% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 50 0.8% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 1,690 25.9% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,520 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 2,630 40.3% 64.6% Immigrants 3,750 57.5% 33.3% Before 1980 175 2.7% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 205 3.1% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 505 7.8% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 1,450 22.2% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 715 11.0% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 700 10.7% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 150 2.3% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 6,520 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 5,405 82.9% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 1,120 17.2% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 3,750 100.0% 100.0% Americas 190 5.1% 10.2% Europe 125 3.3% 16.0% Africa 785 20.9% 12.0% Asia 2,640 70.4% 61.0% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% India 645 17.2% 13.1% Other places of birth in Asia 285 7.6% China 510 13.6% 8.4% Nigeria 580 15.5% Pakistan 350 9.3% 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 700 100.0% 100.0% Americas 45 6.4% 9.3% Europe 10 1.4% 8.0% Africa 350 50.0% 18.5% Asia 290 41.4% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Other places of birth in Africa 20 2.9% India 110 15.7% 17.3% Nigeria 325 46.4% 7.2% China 105 15.0% 6.8% United States of America 25 3.6%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 3,570 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 2,615 73.2% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 775 21.7% 28.0% Refugees 140 3.9% 14.6% Other immigrants 45 1.3% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 5,050 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 565 11.2% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 1,175 23.3% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 3,310 65.5% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 155 3.1% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 605 12.0% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 195 3.9% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 2,360 46.7% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 5,050 In the labour force 3,620 Employed 3,205 Self-Employed 595 Unemployed 415 Not in the labour force 1,430 Labour force participation rate 72 Employment rate 64 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 +) 2,430 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 2,620 In the labour force (Men +) 1,875 In the labour force (Women +) 1,745 Employed (Men +) 1,635 Employed (Women +) 1,565 Self-Employed (Men +) 365 Self-Employed (Women +) 225 Unemployed (Men +) 235 Unemployed (Women +) 180 Not in the labour force (Men +) 555 Not in the labour force (Women +) 875 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 77 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 67 Employment rate (Men +) 67 Employment rate (Women +) 60 Unemployment rate (Men +) 13 Unemployment rate (Women +) 10
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 3,620 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 430 11.9% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 520 14.4% 12.4% Construction 230 6.3% 8.1% Transportation and warehousing 245 6.8% 6.4% Professional, scientific and technical services 445 12.3% 11.5%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 3,620 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 835 23.1% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 425 11.7% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 830 22.9% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 310 8.6% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 595 16.4% 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 $40,400 $44,400 Men + $48,000 $50,400 Women + $34,800 $39,600 Median household income of private households $108,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,025 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 30 1.5% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 140 6.9% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 270 13.3% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 205 10.1% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 240 11.8% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 275 13.6% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 140 6.9% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 325 16.1% 12.2% $200,000 and over 355 17.5% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 6,520 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 865 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 13 13.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 1,770 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 335 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 19 19.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 4,240 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 455 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 11 11.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 510 65 years and over (Number in low income) 75 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 15 15.0% 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 2,025 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 1,455 71.8% 68.8% Renter households 570 28.1% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 2,020 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 1,385 68.6% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 630 31.2% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 1,455 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 570 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) 41 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 2,360 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,470 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 83 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 3
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,025 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 2,005 99.0% 95.5% Major repairs needed 20 1.0% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 2,025 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 1,865 92.1% 94.9% Not suitable 160 7.9% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,025 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 0 0.0% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 15 0.7% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 15 0.7% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 15 0.7% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 690 34.1% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 670 33.1% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 610 30.1% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 2,030 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 1,285 63.3% 55.0% Semi-detached house 0 0.0% 6.4% Row house 250 12.3% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 15 0.7% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 260 12.8% 16.3% Apartment in a building that has more than 5 storeys 220 10.8% 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 6,455 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 5,590 86.6% 86.2% Movers 865 13.4% 13.8% Non-migrants 485 7.5% 10.4% Migrants 385 6.0% 3.4% Internal migrants 175 2.7% 2.3% External migrants 205 3.2% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 6,130 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 3,120 50.9% 58.1% Movers 3,010 49.1% 41.9% Non-migrants 1,730 28.2% 27.4% Migrants 1,280 20.9% 14.6% Internal migrants 555 9.1% 8.5% External migrants 730 11.9% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,215 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 1,790 80.8% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 125 5.6% 6.0% Public transit 180 8.1% 8.8% Walked 50 2.3% 4.2% Bicycle 0 0.0% 0.9% Other methods 75 3.4% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,215 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 345 15.6% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 960 43.3% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 670 30.2% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 110 5.0% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 135 6.1% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,215 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 105 4.7% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 365 16.5% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 555 25.1% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 380 17.2% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 415 18.7% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 395 17.8% 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.