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Residential · Northwest sector · Calgary, Alberta
University Heights is a residential community in the Northwest sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 2,965 living in private households. 45.9% 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 15.0%. 52.6% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 1.4% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 30.2% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $65,500 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 71.4% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 0.81 km², giving a population density of 3,663 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 2,965 2021, private households
Visible minority 45.9% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 52.6% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 30.2% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $65,500 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 71.4% Calgary 31.2%
Density 3,663 /km² 2,965 people over 0.81 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,965 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 2,965 Population in private households (Men +) 1,540 Population in private households (Women +) 1,425 0 to 14 years 395 13.3% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 2,160 72.8% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 375 12.7% 11.8% 85 years and over 30 1.0% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 100 0-4 (Men +) 60 0-4 (Women +) 45 5-9 (Total) 150 5-9 (Men +) 55 5-9 (Women +) 95 10-14 (Total) 145 10-14 (Men +) 75 10-14 (Women +) 75 15-19 (Total) 160 15-19 (Men +) 65 15-19 (Women +) 95 20-24 (Total) 500 20-24 (Men +) 300 20-24 (Women +) 200 25-29 (Total) 275 25-29 (Men +) 155 25-29 (Women +) 120 30-34 (Total) 215 30-34 (Men +) 125 30-34 (Women +) 90 35-39 (Total) 285 35-39 (Men +) 150 35-39 (Women +) 140 40-44 (Total) 195 40-44 (Men +) 110 40-44 (Women +) 90 45-49 (Total) 165 45-49 (Men +) 65 45-49 (Women +) 95 50-54 (Total) 150 50-54 (Men +) 80 50-54 (Women +) 70 55-59 (Total) 125 55-59 (Men +) 75 55-59 (Women +) 50 60-64 (Total) 85 60-64 (Men +) 45 60-64 (Women +) 40 65-69 (Total) 130 65-69 (Men +) 65 65-69 (Women +) 65 70-74 (Total) 120 70-74 (Men +) 50 70-74 (Women +) 70 75-79 (Total) 85 75-79 (Men +) 35 75-79 (Women +) 55 80-84 (Total) 40 80-84 (Men +) 20 80-84 (Women +) 20 85-89 (Total) 20 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 1,360 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 490 36.0% 26.4% 2 persons 460 33.8% 31.9% 3 persons 190 14.0% 15.9% 4 persons 160 11.8% 15.8% 5 or more persons 65 4.8% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 740 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 650 87.8% 85.3% Married couples 535 72.3% 71.9% With children 20 2.7% 4.2% Without children 95 12.8% 9.2% Common-law couples 120 16.2% 13.4% One-parent families 85 11.5% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 85 100.0% 100.0% Women + 65 76.5% 78.3% Men + 20 23.5% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 2,565 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 1,375 53.6% 58.9% Married 1,135 44.2% 49.8% Common-law 235 9.2% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 1,195 46.6% 41.1% Never married 985 38.4% 29.2% Separated 40 1.6% 2.2% Divorced 130 5.1% 6.3% Widowed 40 1.6% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,965 100.0% 100.0% English only 2,670 90.0% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 245 8.3% 6.6% Neither English nor French 40 1.4% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,965 100.0% 100.0% English 2,115 71.3% 75.3% French 15 0.5% 0.5% Non-official language 635 21.4% 18.8% Arabic 50 1.7% Spanish 85 2.9% 1.4% Multiple languages 200 6.8% 5.5% Iranian Persian 110 3.7% Mandarin 80 2.7% 1.7% Hindi 45 1.5%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,965 100.0% 100.0% English 1,775 59.9% 63.9% French 35 1.2% 1.2% Non-official language 1,035 34.9% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 70 2.4% 3.2% Spanish 105 3.5% 2.3% Multiple responses 120 4.0% 5.2% Mandarin 145 4.9% 2.4% Iranian Persian 135 4.5% Hindi 80 2.7%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,965 100.0% 100.0% Arabic 115 3.9% Spanish 195 6.6% 4.2% Hindi 140 4.7% 3.3% Mandarin 155 5.2% 3.5%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,965 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 40 1.4% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 2,920 98.5% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 40 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 25 62.5% 44.6% Metis 20 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 10 100.0% 100.0%
Race & diversity Visible Minority (Racialized Population) Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,965 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 1,360 45.9% 41.4% South Asian 445 15.0% 11.0% Chinese 240 8.1% 7.1% Black 195 6.6% 5.5% Filipino 95 3.2% 6.5% Arab 95 3.2% 2.4% Latin American 115 3.9% 2.5% Southeast Asian 0 0.0% 2.0% West Asian 110 3.7% 1.2% Korean 20 0.7% 1.0% Japanese 15 0.5% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 0 0.0% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 15 0.5% 1.5% Not a visible minority 1,600 54.0% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,965 100.0% 100.0% First generation 1,365 46.0% 36.5% Second generation 470 15.8% 21.8% Third generation or more 1,130 38.1% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 2,965 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 45 1.5% 1.6% Christian 1,165 39.3% 44.5% Hindu 150 5.1% 2.6% Jewish 0 0.0% 0.5% Muslim 350 11.8% 7.4% Sikh 0 0.0% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 55 1.9% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 1,180 39.8% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,965 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 1,655 55.8% 64.6% Immigrants 895 30.2% 33.3% Before 1980 120 4.0% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 70 2.4% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 65 2.2% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 135 4.5% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 95 3.2% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 405 13.7% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 415 14.0% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 2,965 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 2,080 70.2% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 885 29.9% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 895 100.0% 100.0% Americas 105 11.7% 10.2% Europe 110 12.3% 16.0% Africa 150 16.8% 12.0% Asia 525 58.7% 61.0% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 85 9.5% 15.2% India 190 21.2% 13.1% China 50 5.6% 8.4% Iran 85 9.5% Nigeria 65 7.3%
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 405 100.0% 100.0% Americas 20 4.9% 9.3% Europe 15 3.7% 8.0% Africa 85 21.0% 18.5% Asia 285 70.4% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 40 9.9% 19.0% India 140 34.6% 17.3% Nigeria 55 13.6% 7.2% Other places of birth in Europe 15 3.7%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 770 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 580 75.3% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 90 11.7% 28.0% Refugees 85 11.0% 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 2,565 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 120 4.7% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 565 22.0% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,880 73.3% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 50 1.9% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 225 8.8% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 70 2.7% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 1,535 59.8% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 2,565 In the labour force 1,820 Employed 1,550 Self-Employed 240 Unemployed 270 Not in the labour force 750 Labour force participation rate 71 Employment rate 60 Unemployment rate 15
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 1,345 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 1,215 In the labour force (Men +) 1,015 In the labour force (Women +) 805 Employed (Men +) 890 Employed (Women +) 660 Self-Employed (Men +) 170 Self-Employed (Women +) 70 Unemployed (Men +) 120 Unemployed (Women +) 145 Not in the labour force (Men +) 335 Not in the labour force (Women +) 410 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 76 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 66 Employment rate (Men +) 66 Employment rate (Women +) 54 Unemployment rate (Men +) 12 Unemployment rate (Women +) 18
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 1,820 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 245 13.5% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 310 17.0% 12.4% Professional, scientific and technical services 155 8.5% 11.5% Accommodation and food services 115 6.3% Educational services 265 14.6%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 1,820 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 390 21.4% 24.0% Business, finance and administration occupations 220 12.1% 18.5% Health occupations 245 13.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 310 17.0% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 230 12.6% 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 $37,200 $44,400 Men + $42,800 $50,400 Women + $31,800 $39,600 Median household income of private households $65,500 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,365 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 160 11.7% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 190 13.9% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 255 18.7% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 195 14.3% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 175 12.8% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 80 5.9% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 50 3.7% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 60 4.4% 12.2% $200,000 and over 220 16.1% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 2,960 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 540 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 18 18.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 465 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 95 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 20 20.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 2,095 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 410 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 20 20.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 405 65 years and over (Number in low income) 30 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 7 7.0% 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 1,365 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 385 28.2% 68.8% Renter households 975 71.4% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 1,305 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 865 66.3% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 440 33.7% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 385 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 980 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 5 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 45 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,000 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,230 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 40 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 7
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,365 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 1,300 95.2% 95.5% Major repairs needed 60 4.4% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 1,365 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 1,230 90.1% 94.9% Not suitable 135 9.9% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,365 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 85 6.2% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 760 55.7% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 210 15.4% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 135 9.9% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 130 9.5% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 30 2.2% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 10 0.7% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 1,360 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 400 29.4% 55.0% Semi-detached house 15 1.1% 6.4% Row house 10 0.7% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 10 0.7% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 635 46.7% 16.3% Apartment in a building that has more than 5 storeys 285 21.0% 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 2,955 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 2,100 71.1% 86.2% Movers 855 28.9% 13.8% Non-migrants 505 17.1% 10.4% Migrants 345 11.7% 3.4% Internal migrants 130 4.4% 2.3% External migrants 210 7.1% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 2,865 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 995 34.7% 58.1% Movers 1,860 64.9% 41.9% Non-migrants 765 26.7% 27.4% Migrants 1,095 38.2% 14.6% Internal migrants 455 15.9% 8.5% External migrants 640 22.3% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,100 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 625 56.8% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 60 5.5% 6.0% Public transit 130 11.8% 8.8% Walked 240 21.8% 4.2% Bicycle 15 1.4% 0.9% Other methods 20 1.8% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,100 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 270 24.6% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 615 55.9% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 155 14.1% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 15 1.4% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 45 4.1% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 1,100 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 35 3.2% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 160 14.6% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 285 25.9% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 280 25.4% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 115 10.4% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 225 20.4% 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.