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Residential · Northwest sector · Calgary, Alberta
Silver Springs is a residential community in the Northwest sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 8,570 living in private households. 13.8% 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 3.3%. 83.0% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 3.1% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 17.6% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $106,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 17.8% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 4.94 km², giving a population density of 1,733 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 8,570 2021, private households
Visible minority 13.8% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 83.0% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 17.6% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $106,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 17.8% Calgary 31.2%
Density 1,733 /km² 8,570 people over 4.94 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,570 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 8,570 Population in private households (Men +) 4,205 Population in private households (Women +) 4,360 0 to 14 years 1,430 16.7% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 5,240 61.1% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 1,770 20.6% 11.8% 85 years and over 140 1.6% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 465 0-4 (Men +) 245 0-4 (Women +) 225 5-9 (Total) 450 5-9 (Men +) 230 5-9 (Women +) 215 10-14 (Total) 515 10-14 (Men +) 270 10-14 (Women +) 240 15-19 (Total) 505 15-19 (Men +) 290 15-19 (Women +) 210 20-24 (Total) 455 20-24 (Men +) 240 20-24 (Women +) 215 25-29 (Total) 315 25-29 (Men +) 135 25-29 (Women +) 185 30-34 (Total) 455 30-34 (Men +) 215 30-34 (Women +) 240 35-39 (Total) 600 35-39 (Men +) 270 35-39 (Women +) 330 40-44 (Total) 575 40-44 (Men +) 275 40-44 (Women +) 295 45-49 (Total) 490 45-49 (Men +) 245 45-49 (Women +) 245 50-54 (Total) 530 50-54 (Men +) 265 50-54 (Women +) 265 55-59 (Total) 635 55-59 (Men +) 290 55-59 (Women +) 350 60-64 (Total) 690 60-64 (Men +) 305 60-64 (Women +) 385 65-69 (Total) 705 65-69 (Men +) 350 65-69 (Women +) 355 70-74 (Total) 525 70-74 (Men +) 245 70-74 (Women +) 275 75-79 (Total) 390 75-79 (Men +) 205 75-79 (Women +) 185 80-84 (Total) 150 80-84 (Men +) 50 80-84 (Women +) 100 85-89 (Total) 105 85-89 (Men +) 60 85-89 (Women +) 45 90-94 (Total) 35 90-94 (Men +) 20 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 3,465 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 825 23.8% 26.4% 2 persons 1,295 37.4% 31.9% 3 persons 555 16.0% 15.9% 4 persons 570 16.4% 15.8% 5 or more persons 220 6.3% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 2,570 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 2,215 86.2% 85.3% Married couples 1,950 75.9% 71.9% With children 75 2.9% 4.2% Without children 185 7.2% 9.2% Common-law couples 265 10.3% 13.4% One-parent families 360 14.0% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 360 100.0% 100.0% Women + 290 80.6% 78.3% Men + 65 18.1% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 7,145 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 4,460 62.4% 58.9% Married 3,930 55.0% 49.8% Common-law 530 7.4% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 2,685 37.6% 41.1% Never married 1,765 24.7% 29.2% Separated 140 2.0% 2.2% Divorced 525 7.3% 6.3% Widowed 250 3.5% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,570 100.0% 100.0% English only 7,750 90.4% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 775 9.0% 6.6% Neither English nor French 30 0.3% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,570 100.0% 100.0% English 7,995 93.3% 75.3% French 30 0.3% 0.5% Non-official language 395 4.6% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 40 0.5% 2.1% Arabic 40 0.5% Multiple languages 150 1.8% 5.5% Mandarin 35 0.4% 1.7%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,570 100.0% 100.0% English 7,190 83.9% 63.9% French 105 1.2% 1.2% Non-official language 1,070 12.5% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 60 0.7% 3.2% Arabic 60 0.7% Spanish 70 0.8% 2.3% Multiple responses 205 2.4% 5.2% German 170 2.0% Yue (Cantonese) 55 0.6% 2.5%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,570 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 90 1.1% 5.2% Arabic 105 1.2% Spanish 275 3.2% 4.2% German 260 3.0% Yue (Cantonese) 80 0.9%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,570 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 270 3.1% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 8,300 96.8% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 270 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 100 37.0% 44.6% Metis 170 63.0% 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 8,570 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 1,185 13.8% 41.4% South Asian 150 1.8% 11.0% Chinese 280 3.3% 7.1% Black 215 2.5% 5.5% Filipino 110 1.3% 6.5% Arab 90 1.1% 2.4% Latin American 70 0.8% 2.5% Southeast Asian 80 0.9% 2.0% West Asian 25 0.3% 1.2% Korean 25 0.3% 1.0% Japanese 50 0.6% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 30 0.3% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 60 0.7% 1.5% Not a visible minority 7,380 86.1% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,570 100.0% 100.0% First generation 1,640 19.1% 36.5% Second generation 1,735 20.2% 21.8% Third generation or more 5,195 60.6% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 8,570 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 60 0.7% 1.6% Christian 4,555 53.1% 44.5% Hindu 60 0.7% 2.6% Jewish 30 0.3% 0.5% Muslim 115 1.3% 7.4% Sikh 0 0.0% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 15 0.2% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 3,725 43.5% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,570 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 7,015 81.9% 64.6% Immigrants 1,505 17.6% 33.3% Before 1980 535 6.2% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 130 1.5% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 155 1.8% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 255 3.0% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 225 2.6% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 210 2.5% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 45 0.5% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,570 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 8,175 95.4% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 390 4.5% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 1,505 100.0% 100.0% Americas 260 17.3% 10.2% Europe 605 40.2% 16.0% Africa 130 8.6% 12.0% Asia 485 32.2% 61.0% Oceania and other 20 1.3% 0.8% Philippines 110 7.3% 15.2% United Kingdom 245 16.3% 5.0% Other places of birth in Europe 105 7.0% Other places of birth in Asia 100 6.6% United States of America 135 9.0%
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 210 100.0% 100.0% Americas 20 9.5% 9.3% Europe 20 9.5% 8.0% Africa 50 23.8% 18.5% Asia 115 54.8% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 30 14.3% 19.0% India 15 7.1% 17.3% Nigeria 25 11.9% 7.2% Syria 15 7.1% 3.8% Other places of birth in Asia 25 11.9%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 980 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 575 58.7% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 290 29.6% 28.0% Refugees 95 9.7% 14.6% Other immigrants 15 1.5% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 7,145 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 585 8.2% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 1,690 23.6% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 4,865 68.1% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 505 7.1% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 1,315 18.4% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 175 2.5% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 2,875 40.2% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 7,145 In the labour force 4,380 Employed 3,805 Self-Employed 760 Unemployed 570 Not in the labour force 2,765 Labour force participation rate 61 Employment rate 53 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 +) 3,460 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 3,680 In the labour force (Men +) 2,210 In the labour force (Women +) 2,170 Employed (Men +) 1,920 Employed (Women +) 1,890 Self-Employed (Men +) 430 Self-Employed (Women +) 335 Unemployed (Men +) 290 Unemployed (Women +) 275 Not in the labour force (Men +) 1,250 Not in the labour force (Women +) 1,515 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 64 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 59 Employment rate (Men +) 56 Employment rate (Women +) 51 Unemployment rate (Men +) 13 Unemployment rate (Women +) 13
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 4,380 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 365 8.3% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 690 15.8% 12.4% Construction 285 6.5% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 495 11.3% 11.5% Educational services 520 11.9%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 4,380 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 825 18.8% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 465 10.6% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 850 19.4% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 735 16.8% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 470 10.7% 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 $48,000 $44,400 Men + $56,800 $50,400 Women + $42,000 $39,600 Median household income of private households $106,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,465 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 75 2.2% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 250 7.2% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 465 13.4% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 435 12.6% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 405 11.7% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 380 11.0% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 385 11.1% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 530 15.3% 12.2% $200,000 and over 530 15.3% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 8,570 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 515 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 6 6.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 1,725 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 105 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 6 6.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 4,940 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 355 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 7 7.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 1,905 65 years and over (Number in low income) 60 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 3 3.0% 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 3,465 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 2,855 82.4% 68.8% Renter households 615 17.8% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 3,430 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 2,930 85.4% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 500 14.6% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 2,850 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 610 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 11 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 30 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,040 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,330 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 48 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 4
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,465 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 3,330 96.1% 95.5% Major repairs needed 140 4.0% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,465 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 3,405 98.3% 94.9% Not suitable 60 1.7% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,465 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 45 1.3% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 2,840 82.0% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 355 10.2% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 145 4.2% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 55 1.6% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 10 0.3% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 15 0.4% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,470 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 2,480 71.5% 55.0% Semi-detached house 215 6.2% 6.4% Row house 480 13.8% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 45 1.3% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 240 6.9% 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 8,520 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 7,550 88.6% 86.2% Movers 970 11.4% 13.8% Non-migrants 665 7.8% 10.4% Migrants 300 3.5% 3.4% Internal migrants 265 3.1% 2.3% External migrants 40 0.5% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 8,105 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 5,800 71.6% 58.1% Movers 2,300 28.4% 41.9% Non-migrants 1,645 20.3% 27.4% Migrants 655 8.1% 14.6% Internal migrants 485 6.0% 8.5% External migrants 170 2.1% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,535 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 1,995 78.7% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 125 4.9% 6.0% Public transit 150 5.9% 8.8% Walked 90 3.5% 4.2% Bicycle 50 2.0% 0.9% Other methods 125 4.9% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,535 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 640 25.2% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 1,130 44.6% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 560 22.1% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 105 4.1% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 95 3.8% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,535 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 160 6.3% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 495 19.5% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 710 28.0% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 520 20.5% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 375 14.8% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 270 10.7% 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.