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Residential · South sector · Calgary, Alberta
Wolf Willow is a residential community in the South sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 525 living in private households. 36.2% of residents identified as members of a racialized (visible minority) group, against 41.4% across Calgary as a whole; the largest single group was South Asian at 9.5%. 63.8% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 0.0% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 32.4% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $112,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 0.0% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 2.82 km², giving a population density of 186 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 525 2021, private households
Visible minority 36.2% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 63.8% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 32.4% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $112,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 0.0% Calgary 31.2%
Density 186 /km² 525 people over 2.82 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 525 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 525 Population in private households (Men +) 250 Population in private households (Women +) 275 0 to 14 years 90 17.1% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 420 80.0% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 10 1.9% 11.8% 85 years and over 0 0.0% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 45 0-4 (Men +) 20 0-4 (Women +) 25 5-9 (Total) 25 5-9 (Men +) 10 5-9 (Women +) 15 10-14 (Total) 25 10-14 (Men +) 10 10-14 (Women +) 15 15-19 (Total) 40 15-19 (Men +) 20 15-19 (Women +) 20 20-24 (Total) 50 20-24 (Men +) 20 20-24 (Women +) 25 25-29 (Total) 60 25-29 (Men +) 25 25-29 (Women +) 35 30-34 (Total) 80 30-34 (Men +) 40 30-34 (Women +) 45 35-39 (Total) 30 35-39 (Men +) 20 35-39 (Women +) 15 40-44 (Total) 55 40-44 (Men +) 30 40-44 (Women +) 25 45-49 (Total) 50 45-49 (Men +) 25 45-49 (Women +) 25 50-54 (Total) 25 50-54 (Men +) 20 50-54 (Women +) 0 55-59 (Total) 20 55-59 (Men +) 0 55-59 (Women +) 20 60-64 (Total) 10 60-64 (Men +) 0 60-64 (Women +) 0 65-69 (Total) 10 65-69 (Men +) 10 65-69 (Women +) 0 70-74 (Total) 0 70-74 (Men +) 0 70-74 (Women +) 0 75-79 (Total) 0 75-79 (Men +) 0 75-79 (Women +) 0 80-84 (Total) 0 80-84 (Men +) 0 80-84 (Women +) 0 85-89 (Total) 0 85-89 (Men +) 0 85-89 (Women +) 0 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 Private Households by Household Size Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 210 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 40 19.1% 26.4% 2 persons 80 38.1% 31.9% 3 persons 40 19.1% 15.9% 4 persons 30 14.3% 15.8% 5 or more persons 20 9.5% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 150 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 130 86.7% 85.3% Married couples 80 53.3% 71.9% With children 15 10.0% 4.2% Without children 35 23.3% 9.2% Common-law couples 45 30.0% 13.4% One-parent families 20 13.3% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 20 100.0% 100.0% Women + 10 50.0% 78.3% Men + 15 75.0% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 435 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 265 60.9% 58.9% Married 165 37.9% 49.8% Common-law 95 21.8% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 175 40.2% 41.1% Never married 110 25.3% 29.2% Separated 20 4.6% 2.2% Divorced 40 9.2% 6.3% Widowed 0 0.0% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 525 100.0% 100.0% English only 480 91.4% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 40 7.6% 6.6% Neither English nor French 10 1.9% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 525 100.0% 100.0% English 435 82.9% 75.3% French 0 0.0% 0.5% Non-official language 70 13.3% 18.8% Spanish 45 8.6% 1.4% Multiple languages 15 2.9% 5.5%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 525 100.0% 100.0% English 370 70.5% 63.9% French 10 1.9% 1.2% Non-official language 120 22.9% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 20 3.8% 3.2% Spanish 45 8.6% 2.3% Multiple responses 25 4.8% 5.2% German 10 1.9%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 525 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 25 4.8% 5.2% Spanish 65 12.4% 4.2% Hindi 25 4.8% 3.3% Gujarati 15 2.9% Punjabi (Panjabi) 25 4.8% 4.7%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 525 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 0 0.0% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 525 100.0% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 0 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 0 44.6% Metis 0 50.4% Inuk (Inuit) 0 1.0% Indigenous responses not included elsewhere 0 1.9% Multiple Indigenous responses 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 525 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 190 36.2% 41.4% South Asian 50 9.5% 11.0% Chinese 0 0.0% 7.1% Black 40 7.6% 5.5% Filipino 40 7.6% 6.5% Arab 0 0.0% 2.4% Latin American 50 9.5% 2.5% Southeast Asian 0 0.0% 2.0% West Asian 0 0.0% 1.2% Korean 0 0.0% 1.0% Japanese 0 0.0% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 0 0.0% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 0 0.0% 1.5% Not a visible minority 335 63.8% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 525 100.0% 100.0% First generation 180 34.3% 36.5% Second generation 115 21.9% 21.8% Third generation or more 230 43.8% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 525 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 0 0.0% 1.6% Christian 250 47.6% 44.5% Hindu 30 5.7% 2.6% Jewish 0 0.0% 0.5% Muslim 0 0.0% 7.4% Sikh 0 0.0% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 0 0.0% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 225 42.9% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 525 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 350 66.7% 64.6% Immigrants 170 32.4% 33.3% Before 1980 0 0.0% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 10 1.9% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 15 2.9% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 30 5.7% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 65 12.4% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 50 9.5% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 0 0.0% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 525 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 445 84.8% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 80 15.2% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 170 100.0% 100.0% Americas 50 29.4% 10.2% Europe 25 14.7% 16.0% Africa 30 17.6% 12.0% Asia 70 41.2% 61.0% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 35 20.6% 15.2% Other places of birth in Americas 15 8.8% United Kingdom 15 8.8% 5.0% India 25 14.7% 13.1% Nigeria 15 8.8%
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 50 100.0% 100.0% Americas 0 0.0% 9.3% Europe 0 0.0% 8.0% Africa 0 0.0% 18.5% Asia 40 80.0% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% India 20 40.0% 17.3%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 170 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 115 67.7% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 30 17.6% 28.0% Refugees 0 0.0% 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 435 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 50 11.5% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 100 23.0% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 285 65.5% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 30 6.9% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 110 25.3% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 25 5.8% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 120 27.6% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 435 In the labour force 375 Employed 350 Self-Employed 25 Unemployed 30 Not in the labour force 55 Labour force participation rate 86 Employment rate 81 Unemployment rate 8
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 210 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 225 In the labour force (Men +) 195 In the labour force (Women +) 180 Employed (Men +) 185 Employed (Women +) 160 Self-Employed (Men +) 25 Self-Employed (Women +) 0 Unemployed (Men +) 10 Unemployed (Women +) 25 Not in the labour force (Men +) 20 Not in the labour force (Women +) 40 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 93 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 80 Employment rate (Men +) 88 Employment rate (Women +) 71 Unemployment rate (Men +) 5 Unemployment rate (Women +) 14
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 375 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 50 13.3% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 60 16.0% 12.4% Construction 55 14.7% 8.1% Manufacturing 25 6.7% Professional, scientific and technical services 30 8.0% 11.5%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 375 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 100 26.7% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 80 21.3% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 80 21.3% 18.5% Health occupations 40 10.7% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 30 8.0% 10.6%
Income Median Household and Individual Income Before Tax in 2020 Indicator Number Share Calgary Median income of population aged 15 years and over $57,200 $44,400 Men + $62,800 $50,400 Women + $52,000 $39,600 Median household income of private households $112,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 210 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 0 0.0% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 0 0.0% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 0 0.0% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 0 0.0% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 25 11.9% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 55 26.2% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 40 19.1% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 35 16.7% 12.2% $200,000 and over 0 0.0% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 525 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 0 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 0 0.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 110 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 0 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 0 0.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 400 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 0 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 0 0.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 15 65 years and over (Number in low income) 0 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 0 0.0% 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 210 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 210 100.0% 68.8% Renter households 0 0.0% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 215 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 170 79.1% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 40 18.6% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 210 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 0 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 19 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 0 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 2,120 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 0 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 100 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 0
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 210 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 210 100.0% 95.5% Major repairs needed 0 0.0% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 210 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 200 95.2% 94.9% Not suitable 10 4.8% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 210 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 0 0.0% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 0 0.0% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 0 0.0% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 0 0.0% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 0 0.0% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 0 0.0% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 200 95.2% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 210 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 145 69.0% 55.0% Semi-detached house 45 21.4% 6.4% Row house 0 0.0% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 0 0.0% 4.1% Apartment in a building that less than 5 storeys 0 0.0% 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 505 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 180 35.6% 86.2% Movers 325 64.4% 13.8% Non-migrants 305 60.4% 10.4% Migrants 15 3.0% 3.4% Internal migrants 15 3.0% 2.3% External migrants 0 0.0% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 485 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 0 0.0% 58.1% Movers 475 97.9% 41.9% Non-migrants 380 78.3% 27.4% Migrants 95 19.6% 14.6% Internal migrants 70 14.4% 8.5% External migrants 25 5.2% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 290 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 230 79.3% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 25 8.6% 6.0% Public transit 10 3.5% 8.8% Walked 0 0.0% 4.2% Bicycle 10 3.5% 0.9% Other methods 15 5.2% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 290 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 50 17.2% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 160 55.2% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 50 17.2% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 15 5.2% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 10 3.5% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 290 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 25 8.6% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 80 27.6% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 75 25.9% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 30 10.3% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 35 12.1% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 40 13.8% 16.7%
Source. 2021 Census of Canada, published by
The City of Calgary (2023)
and accessed through the Community Data Program .
Boundaries from City of Calgary open data. Figures cover population in private households; Statistics
Canada randomly rounds counts to a multiple of 5, so components may not sum exactly to totals.
calgarycensus.com — an independent project, not affiliated with The City of Calgary
or Statistics Canada.