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Residential · South sector · Calgary, Alberta
Woodbine is a residential community in the South sector of Calgary. At the 2021 Census of Canada it had a population of 8,745 living in private households. 20.7% of residents identified as members of a racialized (visible minority) group, against 41.4% across Calgary as a whole; the largest single group was Chinese at 6.5%. 75.7% were Caucasian (not a visible minority, excluding Indigenous identity), and 3.7% reported Indigenous identity. Immigrants made up 25.7% of the population, compared with 33.3% citywide. Median household income before tax was $115,000 in 2020, compared with $98,000 for Calgary. 10.1% of households rented rather than owned. The community covers 3.19 km², giving a population density of 2,745 people per square kilometre (Calgary averages about 2,600).
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Population 8,745 2021, private households
Visible minority 20.7% Calgary 41.4%
Caucasian 75.7% excl. Indigenous identity
Immigrants 25.7% Calgary 33.3%
Median household income $115,000 Calgary $98,000
Renter households 10.1% Calgary 31.2%
Density 2,745 /km² 8,745 people over 3.19 km²
Population & age Population and Dwellings Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,745 100.0% 100.0% Population in private households (Total) 8,745 Population in private households (Men +) 4,415 Population in private households (Women +) 4,330 0 to 14 years 1,430 16.4% 18.2% 15 to 64 years 5,575 63.8% 68.8% 65 to 84 years 1,665 19.0% 11.8% 85 years and over 80 0.9% 1.1% 0-4 (Total) 455 0-4 (Men +) 265 0-4 (Women +) 195 5-9 (Total) 505 5-9 (Men +) 265 5-9 (Women +) 235 10-14 (Total) 470 10-14 (Men +) 245 10-14 (Women +) 225 15-19 (Total) 460 15-19 (Men +) 250 15-19 (Women +) 210 20-24 (Total) 495 20-24 (Men +) 300 20-24 (Women +) 195 25-29 (Total) 360 25-29 (Men +) 195 25-29 (Women +) 165 30-34 (Total) 500 30-34 (Men +) 225 30-34 (Women +) 280 35-39 (Total) 605 35-39 (Men +) 290 35-39 (Women +) 315 40-44 (Total) 550 40-44 (Men +) 300 40-44 (Women +) 245 45-49 (Total) 535 45-49 (Men +) 240 45-49 (Women +) 300 50-54 (Total) 570 50-54 (Men +) 270 50-54 (Women +) 300 55-59 (Total) 635 55-59 (Men +) 280 55-59 (Women +) 360 60-64 (Total) 860 60-64 (Men +) 420 60-64 (Women +) 435 65-69 (Total) 725 65-69 (Men +) 335 65-69 (Women +) 390 70-74 (Total) 555 70-74 (Men +) 300 70-74 (Women +) 255 75-79 (Total) 225 75-79 (Men +) 120 75-79 (Women +) 100 80-84 (Total) 160 80-84 (Men +) 70 80-84 (Women +) 95 85-89 (Total) 55 85-89 (Men +) 30 85-89 (Women +) 20 90-94 (Total) 20 90-94 (Men +) 10 90-94 (Women +) 15 95-99 (Total) 10 95-99 (Men +) 0 95-99 (Women +) 10 100 years and over (Total) 0 100 years and over (Men +) 0 100 years and over (Women +) 0
Families & households Private Households by Household Size Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,325 100.0% 100.0% 1 person 545 16.4% 26.4% 2 persons 1,340 40.3% 31.9% 3 persons 595 17.9% 15.9% 4 persons 580 17.4% 15.8% 5 or more persons 265 8.0% 10.0%
Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary Census families 2,750 100.0% 100.0% Couple families 2,405 87.5% 85.3% Married couples 2,120 77.1% 71.9% With children 100 3.6% 4.2% Without children 185 6.7% 9.2% Common-law couples 285 10.4% 13.4% One-parent families 345 12.6% 14.7%
One-Parent Census Families Indicator Number Share Calgary One-parent families 345 100.0% 100.0% Women + 265 76.8% 78.3% Men + 80 23.2% 21.7%
Marital Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Marital status for the total population aged 15 years and over 7,315 100.0% 100.0% Married/common-law 4,865 66.5% 58.9% Married 4,295 58.7% 49.8% Common-law 570 7.8% 9.1% Not living with spouse or common-law partner 2,455 33.6% 41.1% Never married 1,670 22.8% 29.2% Separated 140 1.9% 2.2% Divorced 395 5.4% 6.3% Widowed 250 3.4% 3.4%
Language Knowledge of Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,745 100.0% 100.0% English only 8,050 92.0% 90.8% French only 0 0.0% 0.1% English and French 565 6.5% 6.6% Neither English nor French 130 1.5% 2.5%
Languages Spoken Most Often at Home Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,745 100.0% 100.0% English 7,470 85.4% 75.3% French 0 0.0% 0.5% Non-official language 995 11.4% 18.8% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 65 0.7% 2.1% Arabic 65 0.7% Multiple languages 280 3.2% 5.5% Yue (Cantonese) 130 1.5% Mandarin 175 2.0% 1.7% Russian 135 1.5%
Mother Tongue Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,745 100.0% 100.0% English 6,655 76.1% 63.9% French 110 1.3% 1.2% Non-official language 1,740 19.9% 29.6% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 120 1.4% 3.2% Spanish 145 1.7% 2.3% Multiple responses 240 2.7% 5.2% Yue (Cantonese) 145 1.7% 2.5% Mandarin 235 2.7% 2.4% Russian 190 2.2%
Knowledge of Non-Official Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,745 100.0% 100.0% Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 175 2.0% 5.2% Spanish 305 3.5% 4.2% Mandarin 305 3.5% 3.5% Yue (Cantonese) 210 2.4% Russian 230 2.6%
Indigenous Indigenous Identity Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,745 100.0% 100.0% Indigenous identity 320 3.7% 3.2% Non-Indigenous identity 8,425 96.3% 96.8%
Indigenous Groups Indicator Number Share Calgary Indigenous identity population in private households 320 100.0% 100.0% First Nations (North American Indian) 120 37.5% 44.6% Metis 180 56.2% 50.4% Inuk (Inuit) 0 0.0% 1.0% Indigenous responses not included elsewhere 10 3.1% 1.9% Multiple Indigenous responses 10 3.1% 2.1%
Knowledge of Indigenous Languages Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households with knowledge of an Indigenous language 0 100.0%
Race & diversity Visible Minority (Racialized Population) Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,745 100.0% 100.0% Visible minority 1,810 20.7% 41.4% South Asian 285 3.3% 11.0% Chinese 570 6.5% 7.1% Black 125 1.4% 5.5% Filipino 255 2.9% 6.5% Arab 105 1.2% 2.4% Latin American 130 1.5% 2.5% Southeast Asian 110 1.3% 2.0% West Asian 35 0.4% 1.2% Korean 30 0.3% 1.0% Japanese 45 0.5% 0.5% Visible minority, n.i.e.* 15 0.2% 0.4% Multiple visible minorities 105 1.2% 1.5% Not a visible minority 6,940 79.4% 58.6%
Generation Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,745 100.0% 100.0% First generation 2,395 27.4% 36.5% Second generation 1,710 19.6% 21.8% Third generation or more 4,640 53.1% 41.7%
Religion Indicator Number Share Calgary Total religion for the population in private households 8,745 100.0% 100.0% Buddhist 110 1.3% 1.6% Christian 4,130 47.2% 44.5% Hindu 45 0.5% 2.6% Jewish 270 3.1% 0.5% Muslim 275 3.1% 7.4% Sikh 15 0.2% 3.8% Traditional (North American Indigenous Spirituality) 0 0.0% 0.1% Other Religions & Spiritual Traditions 80 0.9% 0.8% No Religion & Secular Perspectives 3,810 43.6% 38.7%
Immigration Immigrant Status and Year of Immigration Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,745 100.0% 100.0% Non-immigrants 6,465 73.9% 64.6% Immigrants 2,250 25.7% 33.3% Before 1980 465 5.3% 3.8% 1980 to 1990 360 4.1% 3.1% 1991 to 2000 290 3.3% 4.8% 2001 to 2010 675 7.7% 9.1% 2011 to 2015 170 1.9% 6.3% 2016 to 2021 285 3.3% 6.3% Non-permanent residents 35 0.4% 2.1%
Citizenship Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households 8,745 100.0% 100.0% Canadian citizens 8,215 93.9% 87.6% Not Canadian citizens 525 6.0% 12.4%
Continent and Country of Birth of Immigrants Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households 2,250 100.0% 100.0% Americas 235 10.4% 10.2% Europe 805 35.8% 16.0% Africa 220 9.8% 12.0% Asia 985 43.8% 61.0% Oceania and other 10 0.4% 0.8% Philippines 200 8.9% 15.2% United Kingdom 255 11.3% 5.0% Other places of birth in Europe 110 4.9% Other places of birth in Asia 125 5.6% China 270 12.0% 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 285 100.0% 100.0% Americas 15 5.3% 9.3% Europe 90 31.6% 8.0% Africa 40 14.0% 18.5% Asia 135 47.4% 63.4% Oceania and other 0 0.0% 0.8% Philippines 25 8.8% 19.0% Syria 45 15.8% 3.8% United Kingdom 25 8.8% China 25 8.8% 6.8% Other places of birth in Europe 35 12.3%
Immigrant Admission Category Indicator Number Share Calgary Immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2021 1,785 100.0% 100.0% Economic immigrants 1,085 60.8% 56.4% Immigrants sponsored by family 410 23.0% 28.0% Refugees 240 13.4% 14.6% Other immigrants 40 2.2% 1.0%
Education Highest Certificate, Diploma, or Degree Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 7,315 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 610 8.3% 12.7% High school diploma or equivalent 1,755 24.0% 25.9% Post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree 4,950 67.7% 61.4% Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 560 7.7% 5.9% College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 1,355 18.5% 16.4% University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 255 3.5% 3.4% University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 2,780 38.0% 35.7%
Employment Labour Force Status and Employment Status Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households 7,315 In the labour force 4,615 Employed 3,960 Self-Employed 860 Unemployed 660 Not in the labour force 2,700 Labour force participation rate 63 Employment rate 54 Unemployment rate 14
Labour Force Status and Employment Status by Gender Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Men +) 3,635 Population aged 15 years and over in private households (Women +) 3,680 In the labour force (Men +) 2,470 In the labour force (Women +) 2,150 Employed (Men +) 2,065 Employed (Women +) 1,890 Self-Employed (Men +) 515 Self-Employed (Women +) 345 Unemployed (Men +) 400 Unemployed (Women +) 260 Not in the labour force (Men +) 1,170 Not in the labour force (Women +) 1,530 Labour force participation rate (Men +) 68 Labour force participation rate (Women +) 58 Employment rate (Men +) 57 Employment rate (Women +) 51 Unemployment rate (Men +) 16 Unemployment rate (Women +) 12
Labour Force by Industry Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 4,615 100.0% 100.0% Retail trade 525 11.4% 11.0% Health care and social assistance 630 13.7% 12.4% Construction 305 6.6% 8.1% Professional, scientific and technical services 565 12.2% 11.5% Educational services 340 7.4%
Labour Force by Occupation Indicator Number Share Calgary In the labour force 4,615 100.0% 100.0% Sales and service occupations 980 21.2% 24.0% Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 640 13.9% 15.8% Business, finance and administration occupations 950 20.6% 18.5% Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 540 11.7% 10.6% Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 570 12.3% 11.4%
Income Median Household and Individual Income Before Tax in 2020 Indicator Number Share Calgary Median income of population aged 15 years and over $48,400 $44,400 Men + $54,800 $50,400 Women + $42,800 $39,600 Median household income of private households $115,000 $98,000
Total Household Income Groups in 2020 for Private Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,325 100.0% 100.0% Under $20,000 80 2.4% 3.6% $20,000 to $39,999 170 5.1% 10.9% $40,000 to $59,999 315 9.5% 12.3% $60,000 to $79,999 410 12.3% 12.6% $80,000 to $99,999 385 11.6% 11.6% $100,000 to $124,999 520 15.6% 12.3% $125,000 to $149,999 365 11.0% 9.4% $150,000 to $199,999 505 15.2% 12.2% $200,000 and over 570 17.1% 15.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age Indicator Number Share Calgary Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable 8,745 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Number in low income) 565 Population in private households to whom low- income concepts are applicable (Per cent in low income) 6 6.0% 9.0% 0 to 17 years 1,710 0 to 17 years (Number in low income) 190 0 to 17 years (Per cent in low income) 11 11.0% 11.0% 18 to 64 years 5,290 18 to 64 years (Number in low income) 290 18 to 64 years (Per cent in low income) 5 5.0% 8.0% 65 years and over 1,745 65 years and over (Number in low income) 80 65 years and over (Per cent in low income) 5 5.0% 11.0%
Low Income in 2020 by Age — Low-income measure after tax (LIM-AT) threshold for private households, 2020 Indicator Number Share Calgary 1 person (After-tax income) $26,503 — 2 persons (After-tax income) $37,480 — 3 persons (After-tax income) $45,904 — 4 persons (After-tax income) $53,005 — 5 persons (After-tax income) $59,261 — 6 persons (After-tax income) $64,918 — 7 persons (After-tax income) $70,119 —
Housing Housing Tenure Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,325 100.0% 100.0% Owner households 2,985 89.8% 68.8% Renter households 335 10.1% 31.2%
Housing Affordability (shelter-cost-to-income ratio) Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with income 3,315 100.0% 100.0% Households spending less than 30% of total income on shelter 2,775 83.7% 77.1% Households spending 30% or more of total income on shelter 540 16.3% 22.9%
Housing Affordability for Renter and Owner Households Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households with total income greater than zero (Owner) 2,990 Private households with total income greater than zero (Renter) 335 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Owner) 14 Per cent households with income spending 30% or more total income on shelter (Renter) 36 Median monthly shelter costs (Owner) 1,420 Median monthly shelter costs (Renter) 1,800 Per cent with mortgage (Owner) 54 Per cent in subsidized housing (Renter) 5
Dwelling Condition Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,325 100.0% 100.0% Regular maintenance or minor repairs needed 3,135 94.3% 95.5% Major repairs needed 190 5.7% 4.5%
Housing Suitability Indicator Number Share Calgary Private households 3,325 100.0% 100.0% Suitable 3,270 98.3% 94.9% Not suitable 55 1.6% 5.1%
Dwellings by Period of Construction Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,325 100.0% 100.0% 1960 or before 10 0.3% 8.7% 1961 to 1980 855 25.7% 26.5% 1981 to 1990 2,305 69.3% 11.9% 1991 to 2000 130 3.9% 15.1% 2001 to 2010 15 0.5% 19.5% 2011 to 2015 15 0.5% 9.1% 2016 to 2021 0 0.0% 9.2%
Dwellings by Structure Type Indicator Number Share Calgary Occupied private dwellings 3,325 100.0% 100.0% Single-detached house 2,880 86.6% 55.0% Semi-detached house 85 2.6% 6.4% Row house 330 9.9% 9.7% Apartment or flat in a duplex 20 0.6% 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 8,665 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 8,025 92.6% 86.2% Movers 635 7.3% 13.8% Non-migrants 520 6.0% 10.4% Migrants 110 1.3% 3.4% Internal migrants 80 0.9% 2.3% External migrants 30 0.3% 1.1%
Mobility Status 5 Years Ago Indicator Number Share Calgary Population aged 5 years and over in private households 8,290 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers 6,095 73.5% 58.1% Movers 2,185 26.4% 41.9% Non-migrants 1,730 20.9% 27.4% Migrants 455 5.5% 14.6% Internal migrants 310 3.7% 8.5% External migrants 155 1.9% 6.0%
Mode of Transportation to Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,605 100.0% 100.0% Driver – car, truck or van 2,250 86.4% 77.2% Passenger – car, truck or van 95 3.6% 6.0% Public transit 125 4.8% 8.8% Walked 50 1.9% 4.2% Bicycle 0 0.0% 0.9% Other methods 75 2.9% 2.9%
Commuting Duration Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,605 100.0% 100.0% Less than 15 minutes 395 15.2% 21.5% 15 to 29 minutes 1,285 49.3% 46.9% 30 to 44 minutes 680 26.1% 21.9% 45 to 59 minutes 120 4.6% 4.6% 60 minutes and over 125 4.8% 5.0%
Time Leaving for Work Indicator Number Share Calgary Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households 2,605 100.0% 100.0% Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 110 4.2% 6.3% Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 455 17.5% 17.5% Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 745 28.6% 25.7% Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 565 21.7% 18.9% Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 340 13.1% 14.8% Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 390 15.0% 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.