Kelvin Grove, Calgary

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Kelvin Grove
Location of Kelvin Grove in Calgary
Kelvin Grove
Location of Kelvin Grove in Calgary
Coordinates: 50°59′26″N 114°05′18″W / 50.99056, -114.08833
Country Flag of Canada Canada
Province Flag of Alberta Alberta
City Flag of Calgary, Alberta Calgary
Quadrant SW
Ward 11
Established 1960
Government [1]
 - Administrative body Calgary City Council
 - Alderman Brian Pincott
Area
 - Total 0.7 km² (0.3 sq mi)
Elevation 1,075 m (3,527 ft)
Population (2006)[2]
 - Total 2,266
 - Average Income $52,468
Website: Kelvin Grove Community Association

Kelvin Grove is a residential neighbourhood in the south-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. It is bounded to the north by Glenmore Trail, to the east by Elbow Drive, to the south by 75 Avenue S and to the west by 14 Street W. The Rockyview General Hospital is located immediately west of the community.

Kelvin Grove was established as a neighbourhood in 1960. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by Ward 11 Alderman Brian Pincott.[3]

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[edit] Demographics

In 2006 the neighbourhood had a population of 2,266.[4] Residents in this community had a median household income of $52,468 in 2000, and there were 12.3% low income residents living in the neighborhood.[1] As of 2000, 18.5% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 53.9% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 42.7% of the housing was used for renting.[2]

[edit] Education

The community is served by Chinook Park Bilingual Elementary and Henry Wise Wood Senior High public schools.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b City of Calgary (2004). Ward 11 Profile. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
  2. ^ a b City of Calgary (2006). Kelvin Grove Community Statistics. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
  3. ^ Federation of Calgary Communities. Kelvin Grove Community. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
  4. ^ City of Calgary (2006). Community Population Comparison. Retrieved on 2007-05-17.

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Coordinates: 50°59′26″N, 114°05′18″W