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The Canals population

Census Tract 0206.11 · Airdrie · Calgary, Alberta

The Canals is a neighbourhood of Airdrie, in Calgary. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 6,403 in The Canals (people living in private households). Children aged 0 to 14 made up 25.6% of the population. 14.6% of residents identified as members of a racialized (visible minority) group, against 38.8% across Calgary as a whole; the largest single group was South Asian at 4.8%. 79.8% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 5.6% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 12.8% of the population, compared with 31.5% citywide. Median household income before tax was $116,000 in 2020, compared with $100,000 for Calgary. 16.0% of households rented rather than owned. The neighbourhood covers 1.93 km², giving a population density of 3,314 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 283).

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Population6,4032021, private households
Children aged 0–141,64025.6% of population
Visible minority14.6%Calgary 38.8%
Caucasian79.8%excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants12.8%Calgary 31.5%
Median household income$116,000Calgary $100,000
Renter households16.0%Calgary 29.5%
Density3,314 /km²6,403 people over 1.93 km²

Population & age

Population and dwellings

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Population, 20216,403
Population, 20166,437
Population percentage change, 2016 to 20210
Total private dwellings2,210
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents2,152
Population density per square kilometre3,339
Land area in square kilometres2

Age groups of the population

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Age groups of the population - 100% data6,405100.0%100.0%
0 to 14 years1,64025.6%18.5%
0 to 4 years4156.5%5.7%
5 to 9 years5708.9%6.3%
10 to 14 years65510.2%6.4%
15 to 64 years4,22566.0%68.0%
15 to 19 years4657.3%5.7%
20 to 24 years3004.7%5.8%
25 to 29 years2604.1%6.5%
30 to 34 years4456.9%7.9%
35 to 39 years5558.7%8.5%
40 to 44 years6359.9%7.7%
45 to 49 years5458.5%7.0%
50 to 54 years4156.5%6.5%
55 to 59 years3154.9%6.3%
60 to 64 years2804.4%6.0%
65 years and over5408.4%13.5%
65 to 69 years2203.4%4.8%
70 to 74 years1552.4%3.6%
75 to 79 years801.2%2.2%
80 to 84 years500.8%1.4%
85 years and over350.5%1.5%

Distribution (%) of the population by broad age groups

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Distribution (%) of the population by broad age groups - 100% data (Rate)100
0 to 14 years2625.6%18.5%
15 to 64 years6666.0%68.0%
65 years and over88.4%13.5%
85 years and over00.5%1.5%
Average age of the population (Average)34
Median age of the population3636.0%38.0%

Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Occupied private dwellings by structural type of dwelling - 100% data2,155100.0%100.0%
Single-detached house1,53071.0%56.9%
Semi-detached house23510.9%6.4%
Row house35016.2%9.8%
Apartment or flat in a duplex100.5%3.8%
Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys301.4%15.4%
Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys00.0%7.2%
Other single-attached house00.0%0.1%
Movable dwelling00.0%0.4%

Occupied private dwellings by period of construction

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Occupied private dwellings by period of construction - 25% sample data2,160100.0%100.0%
1960 or before00.0%8.1%
1961 to 1980200.9%24.7%
1981 to 1990502.3%11.3%
1991 to 200048022.2%15.3%
2001 to 200564029.6%10.3%
2006 to 201068031.5%10.3%
2011 to 20151808.3%10.3%
2016 to 20211004.6%9.8%

Occupied private dwellings by condominium status

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Occupied private dwellings by condominium status - 25% sample data2,160100.0%100.0%
Condominium42019.4%23.8%
Not condominium1,74080.6%76.2%

Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of bedrooms - 25% sample data2,160100.0%100.0%
No bedrooms00.0%0.5%
1 bedroom452.1%10.9%
2 bedrooms26012.0%22.2%
3 bedrooms97545.1%34.3%
4 or more bedrooms88040.7%32.0%

Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Occupied private dwellings by number of rooms - 25% sample data2,160100.0%100.0%
1 to 4 rooms23010.6%28.8%
5 rooms31514.6%15.4%
6 rooms40518.8%14.0%
7 rooms35016.2%12.1%
8 or more rooms85539.6%29.6%
Average number of rooms per dwelling (Average)7

Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Occupied private dwellings by dwelling condition - 25% sample data2,160100.0%100.0%
Only regular maintenance and minor repairs needed2,10097.2%95.6%
Major repairs needed602.8%4.4%

Owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero, in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings by shelter-cost-to-income ratio

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero, in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings by shelter-cost-to-income ratio - 25% sample data2,150100.0%100.0%
Spending less than 30% of income on shelter costs1,74581.2%77.5%
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs40518.8%22.5%
30% to less than 100%37017.2%20.2%

Occupied private dwellings by housing indicators

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Occupied private dwellings by housing indicators - 25% sample data2,160100.0%100.0%

Owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero and shelter-cost-to-income ratio less than 100%, in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero and shelter-cost-to-income ratio less than 100%, in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data2,120100.0%100.0%
In core need1004.7%9.8%
Not in core need2,01595.0%90.2%

Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Owner households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data1,815100.0%100.0%
% of owner households with a mortgage804.4%0.0%
% of owner households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costs150.8%0.0%
% in core housing need30.2%0.0%
Median monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) (Dollars)$2,000$1,740
Average monthly shelter costs for owned dwellings ($) (Dollars)$1,902$1,802
Median value of dwellings ($) (Dollars)$400,000$460,000
Average value of dwellings ($) (Dollars)$418,000$528,500

Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Tenant households in non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings - 25% sample data345100.0%100.0%
% of tenant households in subsidized housing00.0%0.0%
% of tenant households spending 30% or more of its income on shelter costs4011.5%0.0%
% in core housing need164.8%0.0%
Median monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) (Dollars)$1,960$1,350
Average monthly shelter costs for rented dwellings ($) (Dollars)$1,970$1,416

Households living in a dwelling provided by the local government, First Nation or Indian band in non-farm private dwellings

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Households living in a dwelling provided by the local government, First Nation or Indian band in non-farm private dwellings - 25% sample data0

Income

Income statistics in 2020

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data4,765100.0%100.0%
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 100% data4,48594.1%95.0%
Median total income in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$51,600$44,800
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 100% data4,48594.1%95.1%
Median after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$45,600$40,400
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 100% data4,16587.4%86.4%
Median market income in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$47,600$40,800
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 100% data3,65576.7%72.3%
Median employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$50,800$42,800
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 100% data3,82580.3%83.1%
Median government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$6,750$7,450
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 100% data56011.8%10.9%
Median employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$6,200$5,800
Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 100% data1,36028.5%30.5%
Median COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$8,000$8,500
Total - Income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data4,790100.5%100.0%
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data4,52094.9%95.0%
Average total income in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$63,000$65,500
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data4,52094.9%95.0%
Average after-tax income in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$52,450$53,100
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data4,16587.4%86.4%
Average market income in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$59,100$62,400
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data3,73078.3%72.3%
Average employment income in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$58,750$61,050
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data3,88581.5%83.0%
Average government transfers in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$9,870$9,980
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data61512.9%10.9%
Average employment insurance benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$7,440$7,070
Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2020 - 25% sample data1,39529.3%30.4%
Average COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits in 2020 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$9,430$9,310

Income statistics for economic families

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Income statistics for economic families in private households - 100% data1,775100.0%100.0%
Median total income of economic family in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$126,000$120,000
Median after-tax income of economic family in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$107,000$103,000
Average family size of economic families (Average)3
Total - Income statistics for economic families in private households - 25% sample data1,76599.4%100.0%
Average total income of economic family in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$140,800$153,600
Average after-tax income of economic family in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$117,700$124,200

Employment income statistics in 2020

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Employment income statistics in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data4,790100.0%100.0%
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data1,85538.7%34.0%
Median employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$81,000$73,000
Average employment income in 2020 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$87,200$94,200
Number of employment income recipients in 2020 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data1,45530.4%29.3%
Median employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$19,000$20,600
Average employment income in 2020 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$32,040$33,960
Composition of total income in 2020 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data (Rate)100
Market income (%) (Rate)87
Employment income (%) (Rate)77
Government transfers (%) (Rate)14
Employment insurance benefits (%) (Rate)2
COVID-19 - Government income support and benefits (%) (Rate)5

Total income groups in 2020

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Total income groups in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data4,760100.0%100.0%
Without total income2755.8%5.0%
With total income4,48594.2%95.0%
Under $10,000 (including loss)3908.2%8.4%
$10,000 to $19,9994108.6%9.0%
$20,000 to $29,99949510.4%13.9%
$30,000 to $39,9994559.6%11.2%
$40,000 to $49,9994158.7%9.6%
$50,000 to $59,9993757.9%7.9%
$60,000 to $69,9993707.8%6.7%
$70,000 to $79,9992906.1%5.4%
$80,000 to $89,9992605.5%4.2%
$90,000 to $99,9992405.0%3.5%
$100,000 and over78516.5%15.1%

After-tax income groups in 2020

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - After-tax income groups in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data4,760100.0%100.0%
Without after-tax income2805.9%4.9%
With after-tax income4,48594.2%95.1%
Under $10,000 (including loss)4008.4%8.8%
$10,000 to $19,9994258.9%9.4%
$20,000 to $29,99958012.2%15.8%
$30,000 to $39,99954011.3%13.1%
$40,000 to $49,99951510.8%11.2%
$50,000 to $59,99948510.2%9.0%
$60,000 to $69,9993808.0%6.8%
$70,000 to $79,9993156.6%5.1%
$80,000 to $89,9992755.8%4.0%
$90,000 to $99,9991904.0%2.8%
$100,000 and over3808.0%9.2%

Employment income groups in 2020

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Employment income groups in 2020 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data4,760100.0%100.0%
Without employment income1,10523.2%27.7%
With employment income3,65576.8%72.3%
Under $5,000 (including loss)3908.2%8.9%
$5,000 to $9,9992555.4%5.8%
$10,000 to $19,9994158.7%8.0%
$20,000 to $29,9992605.5%6.1%
$30,000 to $39,9992354.9%5.8%
$40,000 to $49,9992605.5%5.6%
$50,000 to $59,9992655.6%5.3%
$60,000 to $69,9992755.8%4.8%
$70,000 to $79,9992405.0%3.9%
$80,000 to $89,9992054.3%3.2%
$90,000 to $99,9992004.2%2.9%
$100,000 and over65013.7%12.0%

Income statistics in 2019

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 100% data4,765100.0%100.0%
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 100% data4,37091.7%92.8%
Median total income in 2019 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$52,400$44,400
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 100% data4,37591.8%92.9%
Median after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$46,000$40,000
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 100% data4,07085.4%85.2%
Median market income in 2019 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$51,200$43,600
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 100% data3,64576.5%72.4%
Median employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$53,200$45,200
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 100% data3,59575.4%78.5%
Median government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$1,570$1,160
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 -100% data3958.3%6.7%
Median employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$4,960$6,500
Total - Income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data4,790100.5%100.0%
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data4,38592.0%92.8%
Average total income in 2019 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$63,050$65,400
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data4,39092.1%92.8%
Average after-tax income in 2019 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$51,900$52,600
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data4,11086.3%85.2%
Average market income in 2019 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$62,200$65,600
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data3,73578.4%72.4%
Average employment income in 2019 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$62,400$64,200
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data3,62076.0%78.6%
Average government transfers in 2019 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$5,770$6,025
Number of employment insurance benefits recipients aged 15 years and over in private households in 2019 - 25% sample data4359.1%6.7%
Average employment insurance benefits in 2019 among recipients ($) (Dollars)$8,120$8,230

Employment income statistics in 2019

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Employment income statistics in 2019 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data4,790100.0%100.0%
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked full-year full-time in 2020 - 25% sample data1,85538.7%33.7%
Median employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$79,000$70,500
Average employment income in 2019 for full-year full-time workers in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$86,200$92,100
Number of employment income recipients in 2019 who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 - 25% sample data1,33527.9%27.7%
Median employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$27,600$29,000
Average employment income in 2019 of those who worked part-year or part-time in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$42,920$43,720
Composition of total income in 2019 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample data (Rate)100
Market income (%) (Rate)92
Employment income (%) (Rate)84
Government transfers (%) (Rate)8
Employment insurance benefits (%) (Rate)1

Income statistics for couple-only economic families

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Income statistics for couple-only economic families in private households - 100% data485100.0%100.0%
Median total income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$111,000$108,000
Median after-tax income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$95,000$93,000
Average family size of couple-only economic families (Average)2
Total - Income statistics for couple-only economic families in private households - 25% sample data45092.8%100.1%
Average total income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$128,500$142,200
Average after-tax income of couple-only economic families in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$106,400$114,200

Income statistics for couple-with-children economic families

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Income statistics for couple-with-children economic families in private households - 100% data1,000100.0%100.0%
Median total income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$143,000$144,000
Median after-tax income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$120,000$123,000
Average family size of couple-with-children economic families (Average)4
Total - Income statistics for couple-with-children economic families in private households - 25% sample data1,010101.0%100.0%
Average total income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$156,800$180,600
Average after-tax income of couple-with-children economic families in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$130,800$144,600

Income statistics for one-parent economic families

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Income statistics for one-parent economic families in private households - 100% data255100.0%100.0%
Median total income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$86,000$75,000
Median after-tax income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$78,000$68,500
Average family size of one-parent economic families (Average)3
Total - Income statistics for one-parent economic families in private households - 25% sample data260102.0%99.5%
Average total income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$101,000$90,300
Average after-tax income of one-parent economic families in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$85,000$78,200

Income statistics for persons

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Income statistics for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 100% data500100.0%100.0%
Median total income in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$55,600$44,800
Median after-tax income in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$48,800$40,000
Total - Income statistics for persons aged 15 years and over not in economic families in private households - 25% sample data505101.0%100.0%
Average total income in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$70,400$60,250
Average after-tax income in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$57,400$49,800

LIM low-income status in 2020

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - LIM low-income status in 2020 for the population in private households - 100% data6,405100.0%100.0%
0 to 17 years1,94030.3%22.2%
0 to 5 years5108.0%7.1%
18 to 64 years3,92061.2%64.9%
65 years and over5408.4%12.9%
In low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT)3255.1%8.6%
0 to 17 years1001.6%2.3%
0 to 5 years300.5%0.7%
18 to 64 years1903.0%5.0%
65 years and over300.5%1.3%
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income measure, after tax (LIM-AT) (%) (Rate)5
0 to 17 years (%) (Rate)5
0 to 5 years (%) (Rate)5
18 to 64 years (%) (Rate)5
65 years and over (%) (Rate)6

LICO low-income status in 2020

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - LICO low-income status in 2020 for the population in private households to whom the low-income concept is applicable - 100% data6,400100.0%100.0%
0 to 17 years1,94530.4%22.2%
0 to 5 years5158.0%7.1%
18 to 64 years3,92061.2%64.9%
65 years and over5408.4%12.9%
In low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT)1402.2%5.4%
0 to 17 years450.7%1.2%
0 to 5 years100.2%0.4%
18 to 64 years851.3%3.8%
65 years and over50.1%0.4%
Prevalence of low income based on the Low-income cut-offs, after tax (LICO-AT) (%) (Rate)2
0 to 17 years (%) (Rate)2
0 to 5 years (%) (Rate)2
18 to 64 years (%) (Rate)2

Families & households

Private households by household size

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Private households by household size - 100% data2,150100.0%100.0%
1 person34015.8%25.4%
2 persons62529.1%32.1%
3 persons39018.1%16.0%
4 persons50023.3%16.2%
5 or more persons29513.7%10.3%
Number of persons in private households6,405297.9%260.0%
Average household size (Average)3

Marital status

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over - 100% data4,760100.0%100.0%
Married or living common-law3,10565.2%59.3%
Married2,61054.8%50.3%
Living common-law49510.4%9.0%
Not married and not living common-law1,66034.9%40.7%
Not married and not living common law - Never married1,15024.2%28.6%
Not married and not living common law - Separated1102.3%2.3%
Not married and not living common law - Divorced2705.7%6.2%
Not married and not living common law - Widowed1352.8%3.8%

Household type

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Household type - 100% data2,150100.0%100.0%
One-census-family households without additional persons1,58073.5%61.5%
Couple-family households1,37063.7%53.7%
One-parent-family households2059.5%7.8%
Multigenerational households803.7%3.4%
Multiple-census-family households100.5%0.8%
One-census-family households with additional persons854.0%3.8%
Two-or-more-person non-census-family households602.8%5.2%
One-person households34015.8%25.4%

Income statistics for private households

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Income statistics for private households - 100% data2,150100.0%100.0%
Median total income of household in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$116,000$100,000
Median after-tax income of household in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$99,000$87,000
Total - Income statistics for private households - 25% sample data2,160100.5%100.0%
Average total income of household in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$131,800$131,600
Average after-tax income of household in 2020 ($) (Dollars)$109,700$106,700

Household total income groups in 2020 for private households

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Household total income groups in 2020 for private households - 100% data2,150100.0%100.0%
Under $5,00050.2%1.1%
$5,000 to $9,99900.0%0.6%
$10,000 to $14,99950.2%0.7%
$15,000 to $19,999150.7%1.0%
$20,000 to $24,999150.7%2.7%
$25,000 to $29,999301.4%2.8%
$30,000 to $34,999351.6%2.4%
$35,000 to $39,999452.1%2.7%
$40,000 to $44,999351.6%2.9%
$45,000 to $49,999351.6%2.9%
$50,000 to $59,999904.2%6.0%
$60,000 to $69,9991155.3%6.2%
$70,000 to $79,9991255.8%6.2%
$80,000 to $89,9991406.5%5.9%
$90,000 to $99,9991456.7%5.7%
$100,000 and over1,31060.9%50.2%
$100,000 to $124,99933515.6%12.4%
$125,000 to $149,99930014.0%9.6%
$150,000 to $199,99936517.0%12.6%
$200,000 and over30514.2%15.5%

Household after-tax income groups in 2020 for private households

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Household after-tax income groups in 2020 for private households - 100% data2,150100.0%100.0%
Under $5,000100.5%1.3%
$5,000 to $9,99900.0%0.6%
$10,000 to $14,99950.2%0.8%
$15,000 to $19,999150.7%1.1%
$20,000 to $24,999200.9%2.9%
$25,000 to $29,999351.6%3.1%
$30,000 to $34,999452.1%2.8%
$35,000 to $39,999401.9%3.2%
$40,000 to $44,999502.3%3.5%
$45,000 to $49,999502.3%3.5%
$50,000 to $59,9991306.0%7.4%
$60,000 to $69,9991456.7%7.5%
$70,000 to $79,9991557.2%7.3%
$80,000 to $89,99921510.0%7.0%
$90,000 to $99,9991808.4%6.4%
$100,000 and over1,06049.3%41.6%
$100,000 to $124,99940018.6%13.1%
$125,000 to $149,99925511.9%9.4%
$150,000 and over40518.8%19.2%

Private households by tenure

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Private households by tenure - 25% sample data2,160100.0%100.0%
Owner1,81584.0%70.5%
Renter34516.0%29.5%
Dwelling provided by the local government, First Nation or Indian band00.0%0.0%

Census families

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Census families in private households by family size - 100% data1,800100.0%100.0%
2 persons67537.5%46.1%
3 persons39521.9%21.9%
4 persons51028.3%22.5%
5 or more persons22512.5%9.5%
Average size of census families (Average)3
Average number of children in census families with children (Average)2
Total number of census families in private households - 100% data1,805100.3%100.0%
Total couple families1,53585.3%85.7%
Married couples1,28571.4%72.4%
Common-law couples25013.9%13.3%
Total one-parent families27015.0%14.3%
in which the parent is a woman+19010.6%11.1%
in which the parent is a man+854.7%3.2%

Persons in census families

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Persons in census families5,770100.0%100.0%
Married spouses or common-law partners3,06553.1%57.4%
Parents in one-parent families2704.7%4.8%
Children2,43042.1%37.8%

Persons not in census families

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Persons not in census families in private households - 100% data630100.0%100.0%
Living alone34554.8%57.3%
Living with other relatives13521.4%15.3%
Living with non-relatives only16025.4%27.3%

Income statistics for one-person private households

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Income statistics for one-person private households - 100% data340100.0%100.0%
Total - Income statistics for one-person private households - 25% sample data350102.9%100.0%

Income statistics for two-or-more-persons private households

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Income statistics for two-or-more-persons private households - 100% data1,810100.0%100.0%
Total - Income statistics for two-or-more-persons private households - 25% sample data1,810100.0%100.0%

Adjusted after-tax economic family income decile group

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Adjusted after-tax economic family income decile group for the population in private households - 100% data6,405100.0%100.0%
In bottom half of the distribution2,43037.9%42.9%
In bottom decile3004.7%8.0%
In second decile3154.9%8.5%
In third decile4907.7%8.5%
In fourth decile66010.3%8.8%
In fifth decile67010.5%9.1%
In top half of the distribution3,97062.0%57.1%
In sixth decile84513.2%9.6%
In seventh decile75511.8%9.9%
In eighth decile78512.3%10.5%
In ninth decile84013.1%11.5%
In top decile75011.7%15.6%

Private households by number of persons per room

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Private households by number of persons per room - 25% sample data2,160100.0%100.0%
One person or fewer per room2,13098.6%97.0%
More than one person per room301.4%3.0%

Private households by housing suitability

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Private households by housing suitability - 25% sample data2,160100.0%100.0%
Suitable2,10097.2%95.1%
Not suitable602.8%4.9%

Private households by number of household maintainers

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Private households by number of household maintainers - 25% sample data2,160100.0%100.0%
One-maintainer household91042.1%47.6%
Two-maintainer household1,12552.1%46.5%
Three-or-more-maintainer household1255.8%6.0%

Private households by age of primary household maintainers

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Private households by age of primary household maintainers - 25% sample data2,160100.0%100.0%
15 to 24 years251.2%2.6%
25 to 34 years28013.0%16.2%
35 to 44 years63029.2%22.3%
45 to 54 years60528.0%20.1%
55 to 64 years33015.3%18.7%
65 to 74 years1858.6%12.6%
75 to 84 years803.7%5.5%
85 years and over251.2%2.0%

Households 'spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs' or 'not suitable' or 'major repairs needed'

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Households 'spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs' or 'not suitable' or 'major repairs needed'490100.0%100.0%
Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs only38077.6%69.4%
Not suitable only408.2%12.9%
Major repairs needed only408.2%9.9%
'Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs' and 'not suitable'102.0%2.7%
'Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs' and 'major repairs needed'102.0%4.1%
'Not suitable' and 'major repairs needed'00.0%0.7%
'Spending 30% or more of income on shelter costs' and 'not suitable' and 'major repairs needed'00.0%0.2%
Acceptable housing1,670340.8%241.4%

Race & diversity

Visible minority

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample data6,435100.0%100.0%
Total visible minority population94014.6%38.8%
South Asian3104.8%10.5%
Chinese450.7%6.4%
Black1552.4%5.2%
Filipino1452.3%6.1%
Arab150.2%2.2%
Latin American1051.6%2.3%
Southeast Asian150.2%1.9%
West Asian150.2%1.1%
Korean200.3%0.9%
Japanese250.4%0.4%
Visible minority, n.i.e.150.2%0.4%
Multiple visible minorities751.2%1.4%
Not a visible minority5,49585.4%61.2%

Religion

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Religion for the population in private households - 25% sample data6,435100.0%100.0%
Buddhist550.9%1.5%
Christian2,93045.5%44.8%
Christian, n.o.s.83012.9%9.6%
Anabaptist00.0%0.2%
Anglican1302.0%2.2%
Baptist350.5%0.9%
Catholic1,05516.4%20.0%
Christian Orthodox300.5%1.7%
Jehovah's Witness00.0%0.4%
Latter Day Saints1151.8%0.8%
Lutheran951.5%1.2%
Methodist and Wesleyan (Holiness)350.5%0.2%
Pentecostal and other Charismatic250.4%1.1%
Presbyterian550.9%0.6%
Reformed00.0%0.1%
United Church2253.5%3.0%
Other Christian and Christian-related traditions2554.0%2.7%
Hindu250.4%2.4%
Jewish00.0%0.5%
Muslim1652.6%6.9%
Sikh1001.6%3.8%
Traditional (North American Indigenous) spirituality00.0%0.1%
Other religions and spiritual traditions250.4%0.7%
No religion and secular perspectives3,14048.8%39.3%

Ethnic or cultural origin

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Ethnic or cultural origin for the population in private households - 25% sample data6,435100.0%100.0%
Canadian95014.8%10.4%
English1,51523.5%16.7%
Irish1,22519.0%12.4%
Scottish1,34520.9%14.4%
French, n.o.s.70010.9%6.4%
German1,35521.1%12.0%
Chinese701.1%6.8%
Italian2203.4%2.8%
Indian (India)1151.8%5.3%
Ukrainian5107.9%5.6%
Dutch3755.8%3.2%
Polish2003.1%3.4%
Québécois550.9%0.1%
British Isles, n.o.s.3004.7%3.3%
Filipino1352.1%5.7%
French Canadian550.9%0.7%
Caucasian (White), n.o.s.2003.1%1.7%
First Nations (North American Indian), n.o.s.550.9%1.0%
Métis3205.0%1.7%
European, n.o.s.1352.1%1.8%
Russian1953.0%2.3%
Norwegian2053.2%2.7%
Welsh1151.8%1.7%
Portuguese00.0%0.5%
American1151.8%1.4%
Spanish600.9%1.3%
Swedish1953.0%1.7%
Hungarian1101.7%1.3%
Acadian350.5%0.2%
Pakistani00.0%1.6%
African, n.o.s.1352.1%1.0%
Jewish200.3%0.5%
Punjabi250.4%1.4%
Vietnamese150.2%1.5%
Arab, n.o.s.00.0%0.8%
Greek100.2%0.4%
Jamaican450.7%0.5%
Asian, n.o.s.250.4%1.1%
Cree, n.o.s.350.5%0.5%
Korean250.4%0.9%
Romanian701.1%0.8%
Lebanese450.7%0.9%
Iranian00.0%0.4%
Christian, n.i.e.250.4%0.4%
Danish450.7%1.2%
North American Indigenous, n.o.s.200.3%0.3%
Sikh400.6%1.1%
Austrian751.2%0.8%
Belgian350.5%0.4%
Haitian00.0%0.1%
Hindu00.0%0.6%
Mexican00.0%0.6%
Mennonite300.5%0.3%
Swiss400.6%0.5%
Finnish250.4%0.4%
Sri Lankan350.5%0.1%
Croatian400.6%0.4%
Japanese350.5%0.6%
South Asian, n.o.s.00.0%0.3%
Mi'kmaq, n.o.s.300.5%0.1%
Northern European, n.o.s.1051.6%0.5%
Muslim450.7%0.4%
Egyptian00.0%0.3%
Latin, Central or South American, n.o.s.00.0%0.4%
Tamil00.0%0.1%
Icelandic500.8%0.5%
Colombian00.0%0.5%
Moroccan00.0%0.1%
Czech200.3%0.5%
Syrian00.0%0.3%
Guyanese00.0%0.1%
Afghan300.5%0.5%
Black, n.o.s.00.0%0.2%
Serbian00.0%0.2%
Ojibway00.0%0.1%
Newfoundlander250.4%0.1%
Hong Konger00.0%0.3%
Ontarian00.0%0.1%
Persian00.0%0.2%
Trinidadian/Tobagonian00.0%0.1%
Turkish00.0%0.2%
Inuit, n.o.s.00.0%0.0%
Bangladeshi00.0%0.2%
Algerian00.0%0.0%
Brazilian00.0%0.2%
Nigerian00.0%0.6%
Armenian00.0%0.1%
Slovak00.0%0.3%
Eastern European, n.o.s.00.0%0.2%
Somali00.0%0.2%
Taiwanese00.0%0.2%
Iraqi100.2%0.2%
Salvadorean00.0%0.2%
African Caribbean00.0%0.1%
East or Southeast Asian, n.o.s.00.0%0.3%
West or Central Asian or Middle Eastern, n.o.s.00.0%0.2%
Caribbean, n.o.s.00.0%0.1%
Algonquin00.0%0.0%
West Indian, n.o.s.00.0%0.1%
Lithuanian00.0%0.2%
South African300.5%0.2%
Australian350.5%0.2%
Palestinian00.0%0.1%
Chilean00.0%0.2%
Congolese00.0%0.1%
Nova Scotian00.0%0.1%
Ethiopian00.0%0.5%
Hispanic, n.o.s.00.0%0.2%
Peruvian00.0%0.1%
Yoruba00.0%0.4%
Cambodian (Khmer)00.0%0.1%
Berber00.0%0.0%
Albanian00.0%0.1%
Maltese00.0%0.0%
Macedonian00.0%0.0%
Slovenian00.0%0.1%
Western European, n.o.s.300.5%0.2%
New Brunswicker00.0%0.0%
Gujarati00.0%0.1%
Eritrean00.0%0.4%
African Canadian00.0%0.1%
Israeli00.0%0.1%
Mohawk100.2%0.0%
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.100.2%0.1%
Bulgarian00.0%0.1%
Albertan450.7%0.5%
Ghanaian00.0%0.1%
Barbadian00.0%0.0%
African American00.0%0.1%
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.00.0%0.1%
Tunisian00.0%0.0%
Slavic, n.o.s.00.0%0.1%
Cuban00.0%0.1%
Bosnian300.5%0.1%
Venezuelan00.0%0.2%
Innu/Montagnais, n.o.s.00.0%0.0%
Latvian00.0%0.1%
Bengali00.0%0.1%
Cameroonian00.0%0.1%
Guatemalan00.0%0.1%
Indonesian00.0%0.1%
Laotian00.0%0.1%
Ilocano00.0%0.2%
Northern Irish00.0%0.1%
Celtic, n.o.s.00.0%0.1%
British Columbian00.0%0.0%
Ecuadorian00.0%0.0%
Franco Ontarian00.0%0.0%
Argentinian250.4%0.1%
Estonian00.0%0.1%
Kurdish00.0%0.1%
Fijian00.0%0.1%
Jatt00.0%0.1%
North American, n.o.s.150.2%0.1%
Coptic00.0%0.0%
Thai00.0%0.1%
Dominican00.0%0.0%
Nepali00.0%0.2%
Kabyle00.0%0.0%
Assyrian00.0%0.0%
Igbo00.0%0.2%
Byelorussian00.0%0.1%
Dene, n.o.s.00.0%0.0%
Blackfoot, n.o.s.00.0%0.1%
Abenaki00.0%0.0%
Moldovan00.0%0.1%
Iroquois (Haudenosaunee), n.o.s.00.0%0.0%
New Zealander00.0%0.1%
Sudanese00.0%0.2%
Breton00.0%0.0%
Pennsylvania Dutch00.0%0.0%
Malaysian00.0%0.1%
Plains Cree00.0%0.0%
North African, n.o.s.00.0%0.0%
Huron (Wendat)00.0%0.0%
Saskatchewanian400.6%0.1%
Buddhist00.0%0.1%
Gaspesian00.0%0.0%
Norman00.0%0.0%
Southern or East African, n.o.s.00.0%0.1%
Ivorian00.0%0.0%
Saulteaux00.0%0.0%
Anishinaabe, n.o.s.00.0%0.0%
Burundian00.0%0.0%
Tigrinya00.0%0.2%
Nicaraguan00.0%0.1%
Mauritian00.0%0.0%
Kenyan00.0%0.1%
Oji-Cree00.0%0.0%
Vincentian00.0%0.0%
Jordanian00.0%0.0%
Manitoban00.0%0.0%
Cape Bretoner00.0%0.0%
Rwandan00.0%0.0%
Grenadian00.0%0.0%
Malayali00.0%0.0%
Chaldean00.0%0.0%
Sinhalese00.0%0.0%
Mayan00.0%0.0%
Honduran00.0%0.0%
Cherokee00.0%0.0%
Qalipu Mi'kmaq00.0%0.0%
Indo-Caribbean00.0%0.0%
Flemish00.0%0.0%
United Empire Loyalist00.0%0.0%
Senegalese00.0%0.0%
Azerbaijani00.0%0.0%
Sicilian00.0%0.0%
Pashtun00.0%0.1%
Malay00.0%0.1%
Goan00.0%0.0%
Bantu, n.o.s.00.0%0.0%
Tibetan00.0%0.1%
Zimbabwean00.0%0.1%
Burmese00.0%0.0%
Mongolian00.0%0.1%
Azorean00.0%0.0%
Atikamekw00.0%0.0%
Bamileke00.0%0.0%
Indo-Guyanese00.0%0.0%
Ugandan00.0%0.0%
Oromo00.0%0.1%
Tanzanian00.0%0.1%
Yemeni00.0%0.0%
Central African00.0%0.0%
Libyan00.0%0.0%
Basque00.0%0.0%
Uruguayan00.0%0.0%
Akan, n.o.s.00.0%0.0%
Central or West African, n.o.s.00.0%0.0%
Igorot00.0%0.1%
Fulani00.0%0.0%
Woodland Cree00.0%0.0%
Guinean00.0%0.0%
St. Lucian00.0%0.0%
Prince Edward Islander00.0%0.0%
Maliseet00.0%0.0%
Beninese00.0%0.0%
Telugu00.0%0.0%
Roma00.0%0.0%
Costa Rican00.0%0.0%
African Nova Scotian00.0%0.0%
Malagasy00.0%0.0%
Kashmiri00.0%0.1%
Singaporean00.0%0.0%
Karen00.0%0.0%
Edo00.0%0.0%
Tajik00.0%0.0%
Amhara00.0%0.1%
Paraguayan00.0%0.0%

Generation status

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample data6,435100.0%100.0%
First generation90014.0%34.4%
Second generation1,03016.0%21.4%
Third generation or more4,50570.0%44.2%

Indigenous

Indigenous identity

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Indigenous identity for the population in private households - 25% sample data6,435100.0%100.0%
Indigenous identity3605.6%3.3%
Single Indigenous responses3555.5%3.2%
Multiple Indigenous responses00.0%0.1%
Indigenous responses not included elsewhere00.0%0.1%
Non-Indigenous identity6,07094.3%96.7%

Registered or Treaty Indian status

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample data6,435100.0%100.0%
Registered or Treaty Indian801.2%1.1%
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian6,35098.7%98.9%

Indigenous ancestry

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Indigenous ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample data6,430100.0%100.0%
Indigenous ancestry (only)1402.2%1.1%
Single Indigenous ancestry (only)1251.9%1.1%
Multiple Indigenous ancestries (only)00.0%0.0%
Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries3856.0%2.9%
Single Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries3805.9%2.8%
Multiple Indigenous and non-Indigenous ancestries00.0%0.1%
Non-Indigenous ancestry only5,91091.9%96.0%

Immigration

Immigrant status and period of immigration

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample data6,435100.0%100.0%
Non-immigrants5,59586.9%66.6%
Immigrants82512.8%31.5%
Before 19801051.6%3.6%
1980 to 1990701.1%3.0%
1991 to 20001502.3%4.5%
2001 to 20102604.0%8.5%
2011 to 20212403.7%11.8%
Non-permanent residents00.0%1.9%

Place of birth for the immigrant population

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Place of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data825100.0%100.0%
Americas16019.4%10.5%
Brazil00.0%0.5%
Colombia00.0%1.3%
El Salvador00.0%0.6%
Guyana00.0%0.2%
Haiti00.0%0.1%
Jamaica101.2%0.8%
Mexico00.0%1.2%
Peru00.0%0.2%
Trinidad and Tobago00.0%0.3%
United States of America607.3%2.7%
Other places of birth in Americas556.7%2.6%
Europe26031.5%16.9%
Bosnia and Herzegovina151.8%0.5%
Croatia202.4%0.3%
France00.0%0.3%
Germany303.6%1.2%
Greece00.0%0.2%
Hungary101.2%0.4%
Italy101.2%0.7%
Netherlands00.0%0.7%
Poland101.2%1.4%
Portugal00.0%0.2%
Romania00.0%0.9%
Russian Federation00.0%1.0%
Serbia00.0%0.2%
Ukraine151.8%0.7%
United Kingdom10512.7%5.3%
Other places of birth in Europe303.6%2.8%
Africa657.9%11.8%
Algeria00.0%0.1%
Congo, Democratic Republic of the00.0%0.2%
Egypt00.0%0.8%
Eritrea00.0%1.0%
Ethiopia00.0%1.6%
Morocco00.0%0.2%
Nigeria00.0%2.9%
Somalia00.0%0.3%
South Africa, Republic of202.4%0.8%
Other places of birth in Africa253.0%3.9%
Asia34041.2%59.9%
Afghanistan253.0%0.9%
Iran101.2%1.2%
Iraq00.0%0.9%
Lebanon00.0%1.0%
Syria00.0%1.0%
Turkey00.0%0.2%
China00.0%8.0%
Hong Kong00.0%2.4%
Korea, South202.4%1.9%
Taiwan00.0%0.5%
Philippines11013.3%14.9%
Viet Nam00.0%3.5%
Bangladesh00.0%0.8%
India759.1%13.3%
Pakistan253.0%4.2%
Sri Lanka303.6%0.4%
Other places of birth in Asia202.4%4.9%
Oceania and other places of birth00.0%0.9%

Place of birth for the recent immigrant population

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Place of birth for the recent immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data155100.0%100.0%
Americas3522.6%9.7%
Europe4025.8%8.5%
Africa159.7%18.3%
Asia6541.9%62.7%
Oceania and other00.0%0.8%

Citizenship

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample data6,435100.0%100.0%
Canadian citizens6,11595.0%88.4%
Canadian citizens aged under 181,90029.5%20.6%
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over4,22065.6%67.8%
Not Canadian citizens3154.9%11.6%

Age at immigration for the immigrant population

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample data825100.0%100.0%
Under 5 years10012.1%8.7%
5 to 14 years14017.0%16.7%
15 to 24 years19023.0%17.5%
25 to 44 years30537.0%47.2%
45 years and over9010.9%9.9%

Admission category and applicant type for the immigrant population

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Admission category and applicant type for the immigrant population in private households who were admitted between 1980 and 2021 - 25% sample data720100.0%100.0%
Economic immigrants42058.3%56.2%
Principal applicants14520.1%22.9%
Secondary applicants28038.9%33.3%
Immigrants sponsored by family25034.7%28.4%
Refugees456.2%14.4%
Other immigrants00.0%1.0%

Pre-admission experience for the immigrant population

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Pre-admission experience for the immigrant population in private households who were admitted between 1980 and 2021 - 25% sample data720100.0%100.0%
Asylum claim before admission304.2%3.6%
Work permits only before admission12016.7%12.5%
Study permits only before admission354.9%2.5%
Work and study permits before admission152.1%5.7%
Other permits before admission00.0%0.4%
No pre-admission experience52072.2%75.3%

Education

Highest certificate, diploma or degree

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data4,790100.0%100.0%
No certificate, diploma or degree63513.3%12.7%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate1,49531.2%26.2%
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree2,66055.5%61.1%
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level1,74536.4%26.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher91519.1%34.4%
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data3,46572.3%69.9%
No certificate, diploma or degree2405.0%5.2%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate92519.3%15.3%
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree2,30048.0%49.3%
Postsecondary certificate or diploma below bachelor level1,50531.4%20.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher79516.6%28.8%

Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data4,785100.0%100.0%
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate72515.2%14.1%
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate4,06585.0%85.9%
Total - Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data3,46572.4%69.9%
No high school diploma or equivalency certificate3056.4%6.2%
With high school diploma or equivalency certificate3,15565.9%63.7%

Location of study compared with province or territory of residence

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence for the population aged 25 to 64 years in private households - 25% sample data3,465100.0%100.0%
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree1,16533.6%29.4%
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree2,30566.5%70.6%

Employment

Labour force

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker including job permanency - 25% sample data3,545100.0%100.0%
Class of worker - not applicable1403.9%3.4%
All classes of workers3,41096.2%96.6%
Employee3,02585.3%81.5%
Self-employed38010.7%15.2%
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by occupation - Broad category - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 - 25% sample data3,545100.0%100.0%
Occupation - not applicable1403.9%3.4%
All occupations3,41096.2%96.6%
0 Legislative and senior management occupations300.8%1.3%
1 Business, finance and administration occupations59516.8%18.4%
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations2456.9%11.0%
3 Health occupations1754.9%7.9%
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services43012.1%10.6%
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport802.3%2.7%
6 Sales and service occupations82523.3%23.8%
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations78022.0%16.4%
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations852.4%1.7%
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities1504.2%2.8%
Total - Labour force aged 15 years and over by industry - Sectors - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 - 25% sample data3,545100.0%100.0%
Industry - not applicable1403.9%3.4%
All industries3,41096.2%96.6%
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting300.8%0.6%
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction1454.1%4.5%
22 Utilities601.7%1.2%
23 Construction2807.9%8.4%
31-33 Manufacturing1955.5%4.6%
41 Wholesale trade902.5%3.1%
44-45 Retail trade56515.9%11.0%
48-49 Transportation and warehousing35510.0%6.5%
51 Information and cultural industries651.8%1.7%
52 Finance and insurance902.5%3.6%
53 Real estate and rental and leasing401.1%1.9%
54 Professional, scientific and technical services1955.5%11.1%
55 Management of companies and enterprises00.0%0.3%
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1454.1%4.3%
61 Educational services2557.2%6.3%
62 Health care and social assistance3409.6%12.2%
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation601.7%2.0%
72 Accommodation and food services1554.4%5.7%
81 Other services (except public administration)1454.1%4.2%
91 Public administration2055.8%3.5%

Mobility & commuting

Main mode of commuting

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Main mode of commuting for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample data2,385100.0%100.0%
Car, truck or van2,23593.7%84.4%
Car, truck or van - as a driver2,15090.1%78.6%
Car, truck or van - as a passenger903.8%5.8%
Public transit200.8%7.9%
Walked502.1%4.0%
Bicycle150.6%0.8%
Other method652.7%2.9%

Commuting duration

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Commuting duration for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample data2,385100.0%100.0%
Less than 15 minutes79033.1%22.0%
15 to 29 minutes67028.1%44.9%
30 to 44 minutes63526.6%22.7%
45 to 59 minutes1908.0%5.2%
60 minutes and over1004.2%5.1%

Time leaving for work

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Time leaving for work for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample data2,385100.0%100.0%
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m.24010.1%6.6%
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m.47019.7%17.9%
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m.61025.6%25.8%
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m.44018.4%18.8%
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m.2108.8%14.5%
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m.42017.6%16.5%

Commuting destination

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work - 25% sample data1,970100.0%100.0%
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence87044.2%84.4%
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence1,02552.0%12.7%
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence753.8%2.0%
Commute to a different province or territory00.0%0.9%

Mobility status 5 years ago

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample data6,040100.0%100.0%
Non-movers3,55058.8%57.9%
Movers2,48541.1%42.1%
Non-migrants74012.3%25.6%
Migrants1,74528.9%16.5%

Mobility status 1 year ago

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample data6,385100.0%100.0%
Non-movers5,49586.1%86.3%
Movers89013.9%13.7%
Non-migrants3555.6%9.8%
Migrants5308.3%3.8%

Place of work status

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over - 25% sample data3,085100.0%100.0%
Worked at home69022.4%28.1%
Worked outside Canada100.3%0.4%
No fixed workplace address41513.5%14.4%
Usual place of work1,97063.9%57.1%

Language

Knowledge of official languages

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Knowledge of official languages for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data6,400100.0%100.0%
English only5,90592.3%91.0%
French only00.0%0.1%
English and French4707.3%6.6%
Neither English nor French200.3%2.3%

First official language spoken

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - First official language spoken for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data6,400100.0%100.0%
English6,25597.7%95.9%
French1051.6%1.3%
English and French250.4%0.5%
Neither English nor French200.3%2.2%

Mother tongue

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Mother tongue for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data6,400100.0%100.0%
Single responses6,22597.3%95.1%
Multiple responses1802.8%4.9%

Language spoken most often at home

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data6,400100.0%100.0%
Single responses6,24597.6%94.9%
Multiple responses1602.5%5.1%

Other language(s) spoken regularly at home

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Other language(s) spoken regularly at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data6,400100.0%100.0%
None5,93592.7%81.4%
English1602.5%7.0%
French500.8%0.7%
Non-official language2203.4%8.5%
Indigenous00.0%0.0%
Non-Indigenous2203.4%8.5%
English and French00.0%0.1%
English and non-official language(s)50.1%1.1%
French and non-official language(s)100.2%0.2%
English, French and non-official language(s)00.0%0.0%
Multiple non-official languages200.3%0.9%

All languages spoken at home

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - All languages spoken at home for the total population excluding institutional residents - 100% data6,400100.0%100.0%
English5,59087.3%68.3%
French350.5%0.3%
Non-official language1652.6%8.6%
Indigenous00.0%0.0%
Non-Indigenous1652.6%8.6%
English and French901.4%1.0%
English and non-official language(s)5057.9%20.5%
French and non-official language(s)00.0%0.0%
English, French and non-official language(s)150.2%0.5%
Multiple non-official languages50.1%0.8%

All languages used at work

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - All languages used at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2020 - 25% sample data3,700100.0%100.0%
English3,58096.8%94.6%
French00.0%0.1%
Non-official language100.3%0.8%
Indigenous00.0%0.0%
Non-Indigenous100.3%0.8%
English and French250.7%0.8%
English and non-official language(s)852.3%3.4%
French and non-official language(s)00.0%0.0%
English, French and non-official language(s)00.0%0.1%
Multiple non-official languages00.0%0.1%

Other language(s) used regularly at work

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Other language(s) used regularly at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2020 - 25% sample data3,700100.0%100.0%
None3,59597.2%96.3%
English00.0%0.7%
French150.4%0.6%
Non-official language752.0%2.0%
Indigenous00.0%0.0%
Non-Indigenous752.0%2.0%
English and French00.0%0.0%
English and non-official language(s)00.0%0.1%
French and non-official language(s)00.0%0.1%
English, French and non-official language(s)00.0%0.0%
Multiple non-official languages150.4%0.3%

Eligibility for instruction in the minority official language

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Eligibility for instruction in the minority official language for the population in private households born in 2003 or later - 100% data1,975100.0%100.0%
Children eligible for instruction in the minority official language1608.1%7.2%
Children not eligible for instruction in the minority official language1,81591.9%92.8%

Eligibility and instruction in the minority official language

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Eligibility and instruction in the minority official language, for the population in private households born between 2003 and 2015 (inclusive) - 100% data1,525100.0%100.0%
Children eligible for instruction in the minority official language1157.5%7.4%
Eligible children who have been instructed in the minority official language at the primary or secondary level in Canada553.6%3.8%
Eligible children who have not been instructed in the minority official language at the primary or secondary level in Canada654.3%3.6%
Children not eligible for instruction in the minority official language1,40592.1%92.6%

Other

Persons

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Persons in private households - 100% data6,400100.0%100.0%

Inequality measures

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Inequality measures for the population in private households - 100% data6,400100.0%100.0%
Gini index on adjusted household total income00.0%0.0%
Gini index on adjusted household market income00.0%0.0%
Gini index on adjusted household after-tax income00.0%0.0%
P90/P10 ratio on adjusted household after-tax income30.0%0.0%

Population

IndicatorNumberShareCalgary
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by labour force status - 25% sample data4,790100.0%100.0%
In the labour force3,55074.1%69.3%
Employed3,08564.4%60.8%
Unemployed4559.5%8.5%
Not in the labour force1,24526.0%30.7%
Participation rate (Rate)74
Employment rate (Rate)64
Unemployment rate (Rate)13
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample data4,790100.0%100.0%
Did not work1,37528.7%32.9%
Worked3,41071.2%67.1%
Worked full year full time1,89539.6%35.4%
Worked part year and/or part time1,51531.6%31.7%
Average weeks worked in reference year (Average)41

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