Kelvin Grove, Calgary
| Kelvin Grove | |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhood | |
  Kelvin Grove Location of Kelvin Grove in Calgary | |
| Coordinates: 50°59′26″N 114°05′18″W / 50.99056°N 114.08833°WCoordinates: 50°59′26″N 114°05′18″W / 50.99056°N 114.08833°W | |
| Country |
 Canada |
| Province |
 Alberta |
| City |
 Calgary |
| Quadrant | SW |
| Ward | 11 |
| Established | 1960 |
| Government[1] | |
| • Mayor | Naheed Nenshi |
| • Administrative body | Calgary City Council |
| • Councillor | 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 the Ward 11 councillor.[1]
Demographics
In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Kelvin Grove had a population of 2,343 living in 903 dwellings, a 0.4% increase from its 2011 population of 2,334.[3] With a land area of 0.8 km2 (0.31 sq mi), it had a population density of 2,930/km2 (7,600/sq mi) in 2012.[4][3]
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 neighbourhood.[5] 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]
Education
The community is served by Chinook Park Bilingual Elementary and Henry Wise Wood Senior High public schools.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. October 21, 2013. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 City of Calgary (2006). "Kelvin Grove Community Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-17.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
- ↑ "Community Boundaries" (ESRI SHAPEFILE). City of Calgary. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
- ↑ City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 11 Profile" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-17.
External links
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Glenmore Reservoir | Mayfair Glenmore Trail |
Meadowlark Park | |
| Rockyview General Hospital |  |
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| Eagle Ridge | Chinook Park |
