Ward 8 Profile

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The following community districts are located either in whole or in part in

Ward 8:
Bankview
Beltline
Cliff Bungalow
Downtown Commercial Core*
Downtown West End
Elbow Park**
Killarney/Glengarry
Mission
Mount Royal Lower
Richmond
Rosscarrock
Scarboro
Scarboro/Sunalta West
Shaganappi
South Calgary
Spruce Cliff
Sunalta
Upper Mount Royal
Westgate
Wildwood
Community district assigments reflect the Ward boundaries that came into effect October 18, 2010.
* Downtown Commercial Core is part of both Wards 7 and 8. The figures presented throughout this Ward Profile reflect the
entire community of Downtown Commercial Core, thereby including those residents who live in both Wards.
** Elbow Park is part of both Wards 8 and 11. The figures presented throughout this Ward Profile reflect the entire community of
Elbow Park, thereby including those residents who live in both Wards.
Last updated: September 2012
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Population
Community Population 2006 - 2012
WARD 8 COMMUNITIES
Bankview
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
%
Change
20062012
5,068
5,251
5,279
5,159
4,752
4,754
5,221
3.0%
16,662
17,794
17,818
18,341
18,902
19,556
19,682
18.1%
Cliff Bungalow
2,049
1,845
1,861
1,763
1,806
1,912
1,936
-5.5%
Downtown Commercial Core
7,557
7,523
7,887
7,719
7,568
8,071
8,015
6.1%
Downtown West End
2,681
2,635
2,634
2,288
2,490
2,483
2,322
-13.4%
Elbow Park
3,471
3,472
3,463
3,417
3,447
3,408
3,377
-2.7%
Killarney/Glengarry
6,450
6,528
6,486
6,635
6,613
6,543
6,816
5.7%
Mission
4,433
4,448
4,159
4,272
4,253
4,363
4,325
-2.4%
Mount Royal Lower
3,288
3,254
3,279
3,222
3,016
2,981
3,180
-3.3%
Richmond
3,830
3,920
3,892
3,985
4,028
4,113
4,229
10.4%
Rosscarrock
3,200
3,270
3,206
3,213
3,258
3,175
3,356
4.9%
Scarboro
941
936
915
874
859
870
880
-6.5%
387
389
377
362
355
397
410
5.9%
Shaganappi
1,657
1,596
1,595
1,603
1,443
1,459
1,553
-6.3%
South Calgary
3,420
3,517
3,616
3,641
3,746
3,642
3,698
8.1%
Spruce Cliff
2,827
3,027
3,271
3,518
3,874
3,992
4,285
51.6%
Sunalta
3,354
3,241
3,236
3,361
2,975
3,116
3,314
-1.2%
Upper Mount Royal
2,613
2,588
2,536
2,552
2,533
2,536
2,542
-2.7%
Westgate
3,145
3,152
3,134
3,160
3,121
3,101
3,172
0.9%
Wildwood
2,621
2,614
2,600
2,605
2,612
2,582
2,598
-0.9%
0.0%
79,654
81,000
81,244
81,690
81,651
83,054
84,911
6.6%
991,759
1,019,942
1,042,892
1,065,455
1,071,515
1,090,936
1,120,225
13.0%
Beltline
Residual Ward 8
TOTAL WARD 8 COMMUNITIES
CALGARY
Source: The City of Calgary, Civic Census 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 & 2012
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Population (continued)
Population Mobility, 2006
WARD 8 COMMUNITIES
Bankview
Total Population
Aged 1 and Over
Persons who Moved, 2005-2006

Number
Percent
4,930
2,035
41.3%
16,200
6,495
40.1%
Cliff Bungalow
1,830
525
28.7%
5,855
2,525
43.1%
Downtown West End
2,945
1,190
40.4%
Elbow Park
3,465
380
11.0%
Killarney/Glengarry
6,380
1,855
29.1%
Mission
4,630
1,875
40.5%
Mount Royal Lower
3,125
1,135
36.3%
Richmond
3,965
970
24.5%
Rosscarrock
3,255
1,030
31.6%
Scarboro
975
190
19.5%
385
15
3.9%
Shaganappi
1,655
455
27.5%
South Calgary
3,385
1,200
35.5%
Spruce Cliff
2,650
765
28.9%
Sunalta
3,210
1,470
45.8%
Upper Mount Royal
2,500
475
19.0%
Westgate
3,120
395
12.7%
Wildwood
2,585
260
10.1%
77,045
25,240
32.8%
966,840
197,525
20.4%
Beltline

CALGARY
Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Canada
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Population (continued)
Age Distribution, 2011
Number
CALGARY
Percent
Number
Percent
All Ages
83,054
100%
1,090,936
100%
0-4
3,206
3.9%
68,429
6.3%
5-14
4,517
5.4%
126,220
11.6%
15-19
2,711
3.3%
66,040
6.1%
20-24
7,510
9.0%
78,222
7.2%
25-34
24,591
29.6%
183,177
16.8%
35-44
14,775
17.8%
181,962
16.7%
45-54
10,907
13.1%
168,504
15.4%
55-64
7,443
9.0%
111,867
10.3%
65-74
3,924
4.7%
59,658
5.5%
75+
3,470
4.2%
46,857
4.3%
Source: City of Calgary, Civic Census 2011
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Income & Employment

Median Household Income, 2000 and 2005
WARD 8 COMMUNITIES
Bankview
2000*
2005
% change
$37,064
$42,943
15.9%
n/a
$43,087
n/a
Cliff Bungalow
$40,604
$47,126
16.1%
$32,708
$30,126
-7.9%
Downtown West End
$54,743
$53,321
-2.6%
$154,173
$184,189
19.5%
Killarney/Glengarry
$53,127
$53,799
1.3%
Mission
$42,275
$45,095
6.7%
Mount Royal Lower
$40,597
$45,713
12.6%
Richmond
$57,014
$56,811
-0.4%
Rosscarrock
$46,490
$43,820
-5.7%
Scarboro
$91,248
$143,513
57.3%
$90,144
$106,366
18.0%
Shaganappi
$41,508
$44,905
8.2%
South Calgary
$43,385
$50,394
16.2%
Spruce Cliff
$47,965
$49,617
3.4%
Sunalta
$36,990
$38,989
5.4%
$145,104
$133,288
-8.1%
Westgate
$61,985
$59,218
-4.5%
Wildwood
$82,650
$94,337
14.1%
CALGARY
$66,060
$67,238
1.8%
Beltline
Elbow Park
Upper Mount Royal

*2000 income has been adjusted to 2005 dollars (2002=100).
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Income & Employment

Persons in Low-Income Households, 2000 and 2005
2000
WARD 8 COMMUNITIES
Number
2005
Percent
Percent
Number
Bankview
1,600
31.3%
1,341
26.9%
Beltline
4,600
28.3%
4,545
27.9%
510
24.1%
373
20.4%
2,300
36.8%
2,430
41.4%
Downtown West End
145
25.4%
653
22.1%
Elbow Park
285
7.6%
73
2.1%
1,255
19.5%
1,476
22.9%
Mission
910
25.0%
1,026
22.6%
Mount Royal Lower
860
26.7%
690
22.0%
Richmond
730
17.6%
680
16.8%
Rosscarrock
955
27.7%
955
28.8%
80
7.6%
40
4.0%
115
26.4%
59
15.6%
Shaganappi
305
19.6%
314
19.0%
South Calgary
995
28.1%
793
23.2%
Spruce Cliff
800
31.9%
764
28.4%
Sunalta
880
30.0%
865
26.7%
90
4.4%
294
11.7%
Westgate
310
9.4%
339
10.7%
Wildwood
270
9.9%
165
6.3%
17,995
24.0%
17,876
23.0%
129,105
14.9%
138,745
14.2%
Cliff Bungalow
Killarney/Glengarry
Scarboro
Upper Mount Royal

CALGARY
Labour Force Participation and Unemployment Rates, 2006

Number
Youth Aged 15-24
Labour Force Participation
Unemployment
Population Aged 25 and Over
Labour Force Participation
Unemployment
CALGARY
Percent
11,865
Number
Percent
142,385
9,355
78.8%
103,910
73.0%
695
7.4%
8,915
8.6%
58,360
658,880
45,580
78.1%
500,295
75.9%
1,770
3.9%
15,985
3.2%
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Family
Persons in Private Households by Living Arrangements, 2006
Total Ward 8 Communities
Number
Total Persons in Private
Households
Total Family Persons*
Percent
CALGARY
Number
Percent
77,595
100%
977,320
100%
44,790
57.7%
797,870
81.6%
32,855
42.3%
179,450
18.4%
Total Non-Family Persons
32,855
42.3%
179,450
18.4%
Living with Relatives
2,410
7.3%
25,385
14.1%
Living with Non-Relatives
9,210
28.0%
54,650
30.5%
21,210
64.6%
99,415
55.4%
Total Non-Family Persons**
Living Alone
* Statistics Canada defines Family Persons as those living in households containing at least one census family, that is, a married
couple with or without children, a couple living common-law with or without children, or a lone parent living with one or more
children.
** Non-Family Persons are defined as those living in households made up of either one person living alone in a private dwelling or
to a group of two or more people who share a private dwelling, but who do not constitute a census family.
Population Aged 15 and Over by Marital Status, 2006

Number
Percent
CALGARY
Number
Percent
Total Population Aged 15+
70,225
100%
801,270
100%
Never Legally Married
36,480
51.9%
285,625
35.6%
Married
22,095
31.5%
398,250
49.7%
Separated
2,285
3.3%
22,325
2.8%
Divorced
6,800
9.7%
63,725
8.0%
Widowed
2,570
3.7%
31,345
3.9%
8,260
11.8%
66,265
8.3%
61,980
88.3%
735,000
91.7%
Common Law
Not Common Law
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Family (continued)
Number of Children at Home by Age, 2006
Number
Total number of children at home
CALGARY
Percent
Number
Percent
12,890
100%
299,955
100%
Under 6 years of age
3,325
25.8%
71,120
23.7%
6 - 14 years
4,255
33.0%
105,750
35.3%
15 - 17 years
1,905
14.8%
38,255
12.8%
18 - 24 years
2,135
16.6%
59,440
19.8%
25 years and over
1,250
9.7%
25,385
8.5%
Average # of children at home
0.9*
1.1

* weighted average
Families with Children Headed by a Lone Parent, 2006

Total Families with
Children
CALGARY
Lone Parent Families

Number
Percent
8,155
2,425
29.7%
169,300
39,770
23.5%
Social Isolation
Social Isolation Indicators, 2006
Number
Percent
Total Persons Living Alone
Seniors Living Alone
Persons Who Speak Neither
English nor French
CALGARY
Number
Percent
21,210
27.3%
99,415
10.2%
3,105
42.9%
23,145
26.1%
1,335
1.7%
20,590
2.1%
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Education
Population Aged 15 and Over by Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree, 2006
Number
Percent
Total Population Aged 15+
No Certificate, Diploma or Degree
High School Certificate or equivalent
Apprenticeship or Trades
Certificate/Diploma
College, CEGEP or other nonuniversity Certificate/Degree
University Certificate/Degree below
Bachelor Level
University Certificate/Degree (BA
and above)
CALGARY
Number
Percent
70,260
100%
801,265
100%
8,995
12.8%
145,125
18.1%
15,980
22.7%
205,120
25.6%
4,965
7.1%
66,275
8.3%
11,775
16.8%
141,945
17.7%
3,480
5.0%
40,140
5.0%
25,080
35.7%
202,670
25.3%
Diversity
Population Diversity, 2006
Number
Percent
CALGARY
Number
Percent
Aboriginal Population*
2,015
2.6%
24,420
2.5%
Immigrant Population
19,365
24.9%
242,750
24.8%
Visible Minority Population
15,890
20.4%
232,460
23.7%

* Refers to the Aboriginal Identity population defined by Statistics Canada as those persons who reported identifying with at least
one Aboriginal group (e.g. North American Indian, Mtis, or Inuit) and/or those who did not report an Aboriginal identity, but
reported themselves as a Registered or Treaty Indian and/or a member of a Band or First Nation.
Immigrant Population by Year of Immigration, 2006

Number
Total Immigrant Population
Percent
CALGARY
Number
Percent
19,365
100%
242,745
100%
Before 1961
1,925
9.9%
20,610
8.5%
1961-1970
1,340
6.9%
18,755
7.7%
1971-1980
2,315
12.0%
39,410
16.2%
1981-1990
2,330
12.0%
41,575
17.1%
1991-2000
4,275
22.1%
65,545
27.0%
2001-2006
7,145
36.9%
56,855
23.4%
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Diversity (continued)
Recent Immigrant Population by Country of Birth, 2006
(Showing Top 10 Countries for Calgary Overall)
CALGARY

Number
Recent Immigrant Population
China
India
Percent
Number
Percent
7,145
100%
56,855
100%
2,005
28.1%
9,490
16.7%
190
2.7%
5,885
10.4%
Philippines
Pakistan
545
7.6%
5,730
10.1%
205
2.9%
4,025
7.1%
United States
135
1.9%
1,725
3.0%
South Korea
United Kingdom
155
2.2%
2,390
4.2%
135
1.9%
1,860
3.3%
Colombia
Afghanistan
95
1.3%
1,345
2.4%
105
1.5%
1,290
2.3%
Sudan
150
2.1%
1,180
2.1%
Housing
Occupied Private Dwellings by Structure Type, 2006
CALGARY

Number
Total Occupied Private
Dwellings
Single Detached
Semi-Detached
Row House
Apartment
Other
Percent
Number
Percent
43,040
100%
384,740
100%
8,235
19.1%
222,430
57.8%
1,185
2.8%
22,130
5.8%
1,380
3.2%
34,835
9.1%
32,200
74.8%
103,225
26.8%
10
0.0%
2,125
0.6%
Occupied Private Dwellings by Tenure, 2006

CALGARY

Number
Total Occupied Private
Dwellings
Owned
Rented
Average Rent per Month
Percent
Number
Percent
43,055
100%
384,740
100%
17,025
39.5%
280,085
72.8%
26,030
60.5%
104,660
27.2%
$ 794*
$871

* weighted average
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Housing (continued)
Tenant-Occupied Households Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Shelter, 2006
Total Tenant
Households
CALGARY
Spending 30% or More on Shelter

Number
Percent
26,015
10,105
38.8%
104,660
41,135
39.3%
Occupied Private Dwellings Requiring Major Repair, 2006

Total Occupied
Private Dwellings
CALGARY
Major Repairs Required

Number
Percent
43,040
3,100
7.2%
384,740
18,770
4.9%
Disability
Population by Disability*, 2006
Total Population
CALGARY
Population with Disabilities

Number
Percent
77,885
13,210
17.0%
979,485
159,035
16.2%

* Disability defined by Statistics Canada refers to difficulties with daily activities and the reduction in the amount or kind of
activities due to physical or mental or other health problems that have lasted or are expected to last six month or more. (Source:
Statistics Canada 2006 Census Dictionary. http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/english/census06/reference/dictionary/pop024.cfm,
accessed November 19, 2009)
Data Notes
Ward Profile statistics are calculated based on the communities that belong either in whole or in part of
the Ward. Thus, in cases where communities are part of more than one Ward, Ward statistics may be over
or underestimated.
Data tables derived from the 2006 Federal Census are based on the communities that were established by
2006.
Contact
Please direct questions about the demographic information presented on the previous pages or requests
for further information to SocialResearch@calgary.ca.
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Location & Links to Local Resources

Office of the Aldermen

Health and Social

Calgary Police Service

The following community districts are located either in whole or in part in

Last updated: September 2012

Downtown Commercial Core

Downtown West End

Mount Royal Lower

Upper Mount Royal

Last updated: September 2012

Persons who Moved, 2005-2006

Downtown Commercial Core

Downtown West End

Mount Royal Lower

Upper Mount Royal

TOTAL WARD 8 COMMUNITIES

Last updated: September 2012

Source: City of Calgary, Civic Census 2011

Last updated: September 2012

Income & Employment

Downtown Commercial Core

Downtown West End

Mount Royal Lower

Upper Mount Royal

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Canada

Last updated: September 2012

Income & Employment

Downtown West End

Mount Royal Lower

Upper Mount Royal

TOTAL WARD 8 COMMUNITIES

Labour Force Participation and Unemployment Rates, 2006

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Canada

Last updated: September 2012

Total Non-Family Persons

Living with Relatives

Living with Non-Relatives

Total Non-Family Persons**

Population Aged 15 and Over by Marital Status, 2006

Total Population Aged 15+

Never Legally Married

Last updated: September 2012

Under 6 years of age

25 years and over

Average # of children at home

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Canada

Families with Children Headed by a Lone Parent, 2006

Lone Parent Families

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Canada

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Canada

Last updated: September 2012

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Canada

Visible Minority Population

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Canada

Immigrant Population by Year of Immigration, 2006

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Canada

Last updated: September 2012

TOTAL WARD 8 COMMUNITIES

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Canada

TOTAL WARD 8 COMMUNITIES

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Canada

Occupied Private Dwellings by Tenure, 2006