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Residential · Centre sector · Calgary, Alberta
Sunalta is a residential community in the Centre sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 3,090 living in private households. 35.3% of residents identified as members of a racialized (visible minority) group, against 41.4% across Calgary as a whole; the largest single group was Black at 13.1%. 60.4% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 4.4% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 30.6% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $58,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 75.8% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 0.92 km², giving a population density of 3,342 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 3,090 2021, private households
Visible minority 35.3% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 60.4% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 30.6% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $58,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 75.8% Calgary 31.2%
Density 3,342 /km² 3,090 people over 0.92 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,090 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 3,090 Population in private households (Men +) 1,600 Population in private households (Women +) 1,490 0 to 14 years 220 7.1% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 2,725 88.2% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 130 4.2% 11.8% 85 years and over 10 0.3% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 110 0-4 (Men +) 60 0-4 (Women +) 55 5-9 (Total) 70 5-9 (Men +) 40 5-9 (Women +) 30 10-14 (Total) 40 10-14 (Men +) 20 10-14 (Women +) 20 15-19 (Total) 55 15-19 (Men +) 10 15-19 (Women +) 50 20-24 (Total) 300 20-24 (Men +) 150 20-24 (Women +) 150 25-29 (Total) 515 25-29 (Men +) 215 25-29 (Women +) 295 30-34 (Total) 620 30-34 (Men +) 340 30-34 (Women +) 280 35-39 (Total) 400 35-39 (Men +) 235 35-39 (Women +) 175 40-44 (Total) 200 40-44 (Men +) 95 40-44 (Women +) 100 45-49 (Total) 210 45-49 (Men +) 125 45-49 (Women +) 85 50-54 (Total) 150 50-54 (Men +) 80 50-54 (Women +) 75 55-59 (Total) 165 55-59 (Men +) 85 55-59 (Women +) 80 60-64 (Total) 110 60-64 (Men +) 70 60-64 (Women +) 40 65-69 (Total) 75 65-69 (Men +) 45 65-69 (Women +) 30 70-74 (Total) 30 70-74 (Men +) 20 70-74 (Women +) 0 75-79 (Total) 15 75-79 (Men +) 0 75-79 (Women +) 10 80-84 (Total) 10 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 Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 605 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 510 84.3% 85.3% Married couples 275 45.5% 71.9% With children 20 3.3% 4.2% Without children 215 35.5% 9.2% Common-law couples 235 38.8% 13.4% One-parent families 95 15.7% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 95 100.0% 100.0% Women + 95 100.0% 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 2,870 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 1,095 38.1% 58.9% Married 620 21.6% 49.8% Common-law 470 16.4% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 1,775 61.9% 41.1% Never married 1,420 49.5% 29.2% Separated 85 3.0% 2.2% Divorced 225 7.8% 6.3% Widowed 50 1.7% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,090 100.0% 100.0% English only 2,720 88.0% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 325 10.5% 6.6% Neither English nor French 45 1.5% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,090 100.0% 100.0% English 2,425 78.5% 75.3% French 10 0.3% 0.5% Non-official language 520 16.8% 18.8% Amharic 50 1.6% Multiple languages 140 4.5% 5.5% Tigrigna 80 2.6% Mandarin 55 1.8% 1.7% Gujarati 80 2.6%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,090 100.0% 100.0% English 2,025 65.5% 63.9% French 60 1.9% 1.2% Non-official language 890 28.8% 29.6% Multiple responses 115 3.7% 5.2% Tigrigna 75 2.4% Mandarin 85 2.8% 2.4% Gujarati 85 2.8%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,090 100.0% 100.0% Spanish 120 3.9% 4.2% Mandarin 105 3.4% 3.5% Gujarati 90 2.9%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,090 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 135 4.4% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 2,955 95.6% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 135 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 75 55.6% 44.6% Metis 55 40.7% 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 3,090 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 1,090 35.3% 41.4% South Asian 205 6.6% 11.0% Chinese 180 5.8% 7.1% Black 405 13.1% 5.5% Filipino 70 2.3% 6.5% Arab 25 0.8% 2.4% Latin American 35 1.1% 2.5% Southeast Asian 40 1.3% 2.0% West Asian 35 1.1% 1.2% Korean 10 0.3% 1.0% Japanese 0 0.0% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 45 1.5% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 25 0.8% 1.5% Not a visible minority 2,000 64.7% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,090 100.0% 100.0% First generation 1,155 37.4% 36.5% Second generation 470 15.2% 21.8% Third generation or more 1,465 47.4% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 3,090 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 50 1.6% 1.6% Christian 890 28.8% 44.5% Hindu 105 3.4% 2.6% Jewish 25 0.8% 0.5% Muslim 150 4.8% 7.4% Sikh 10 0.3% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 90 2.9% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 1,770 57.3% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,090 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 1,985 64.2% 64.6% Immigrants 945 30.6% 33.3% Before 1980 40 1.3% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 30 1.0% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 105 3.4% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 270 8.7% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 160 5.2% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 340 11.0% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 160 5.2% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 3,090 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 2,465 79.8% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 620 20.1% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 945 100.0% 100.0% Americas 100 10.6% 10.2% Europe 175 18.5% 16.0% Africa 305 32.3% 12.0% Asia 355 37.6% 61.0% Oceania and other 10 1.1% 0.8% India 55 5.8% 13.1% Other places of birth in Asia 60 6.3% Ethiopia 125 13.2% China 70 7.4% 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 340 100.0% 100.0% Americas 25 7.3% 9.3% Europe 25 7.3% 8.0% Africa 160 47.1% 18.5% Asia 120 35.3% 63.4% Oceania and other 10 2.9% 0.8% Philippines 35 10.3% 19.0% Eritrea 50 14.7% Nigeria 35 10.3% 7.2% Ethiopia 65 19.1% China 30 8.8% 6.8%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 900 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 440 48.9% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 215 23.9% 28.0% Refugees 240 26.7% 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 2,870 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 230 8.0% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 700 24.4% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,940 67.6% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 160 5.6% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 480 16.7% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 55 1.9% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,245 43.4% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 2,870 In the labour force 2,405 Employed 2,025 Self-Employed 315 Unemployed 385 Not in the labour force 460 Labour force participation rate 84 Employment rate 71 Unemployment rate 16
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 1,485 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 1,385 In the labour force (Men +) 1,315 In the labour force (Women +) 1,095 Employed (Men +) 1,120 Employed (Women +) 900 Self-Employed (Men +) 190 Self-Employed (Women +) 125 Unemployed (Men +) 195 Unemployed (Women +) 190 Not in the labour force (Men +) 175 Not in the labour force (Women +) 290 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 89 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 79 Employment rate (Men +) 75 Employment rate (Women +) 65 Unemployment rate (Men +) 15 Unemployment rate (Women +) 17
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 2,405 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 290 12.1% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 245 10.2% 12.4% Construction 175 7.3% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 300 12.5% 11.5% Accommodation and food services 200 8.3%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 2,405 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 700 29.1% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 300 12.5% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 395 16.4% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 240 10.0% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 325 13.5% 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 $40,800 $44,400 Men + $45,600 $50,400 Women + $38,400 $39,600 Median household income of private households $58,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,900 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 170 8.9% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 395 20.8% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 425 22.4% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 310 16.3% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 185 9.7% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 125 6.6% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 105 5.5% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 90 4.7% 12.2% $200,000 and over 95 5.0% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 3,090 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 575 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 19 19.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 245 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 60 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 24 24.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 2,695 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 465 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 17 17.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 150 65 years and over (Number in low income) 45 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 30 30.0% 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 1,900 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 455 23.9% 68.8% Renter households 1,440 75.8% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 1,885 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 1,210 64.2% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 675 35.8% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 455 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 1,440 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 24 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 39 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,440 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,050 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 79 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 5
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,900 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 1,785 94.0% 95.5% Major repairs needed 110 5.8% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,900 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 1,750 92.1% 94.9% Not suitable 145 7.6% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,900 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 385 20.3% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 720 37.9% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 330 17.4% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 185 9.7% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 170 8.9% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 25 1.3% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 85 4.5% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,895 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 105 5.5% 55.0% Semi-detached house 20 1.1% 6.4% Row house 55 2.9% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 115 6.1% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 1,590 83.9% 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 3,055 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 2,150 70.4% 86.2% Movers 905 29.6% 13.8% Non-migrants 695 22.8% 10.4% Migrants 210 6.9% 3.4% Internal migrants 160 5.2% 2.3% External migrants 45 1.5% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 2,975 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 840 28.2% 58.1% Movers 2,135 71.8% 41.9% Non-migrants 1,155 38.8% 27.4% Migrants 985 33.1% 14.6% Internal migrants 590 19.8% 8.5% External migrants 395 13.3% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,320 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 755 57.2% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 55 4.2% 6.0% Public transit 310 23.5% 8.8% Walked 135 10.2% 4.2% Bicycle 35 2.6% 0.9% Other methods 30 2.3% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,320 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 300 22.7% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 595 45.1% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 245 18.6% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 65 4.9% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 115 8.7% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,320 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 55 4.2% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 210 15.9% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 305 23.1% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 235 17.8% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 235 17.8% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 280 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.