Erin Woods, Calgary

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Erin Woods
Location of Erin Woods in Calgary
Erin Woods
Location of Erin Woods in Calgary
Coordinates: 51°01′13″N 113°58′23″W / 51.02028, -113.97306
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant SE
Ward 9
Established 1981
Annexed 1961
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Joe Ceci
Area
 - Total 1.6 km² (0.6 sq mi)
Elevation 1,052 m (3,451 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 6,994
 - Average Income $56,123
Website: Erin Woods Community Association

Erin Woods is a residential neighbourhood in the south-east quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is located at the eastern edge of the city and is bounded to the east by 52 Street E, to the south by Peigan Trail and to the north and west by the Canadian National Railway tracks.

The area was annexed by the City of Calgary in 1961, and Erin Woods was established in 1981. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 9 Alderman Joe Ceci.[3]

The postal code in this area is T2B.

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 6,994.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $56,123 in 2000, and there were 20.4% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 20.3% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 0.5% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 20.5% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

[edit] Education

The community is served by Erin Woods Elementary public school.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 9 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-15.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Erin Woods Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-15.
  3. ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Erin Woods Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-15.
  4. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-15.

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Coordinates: 51°01′13″N, 113°58′23″W