Kelvin Grove, Calgary

Kelvin Grove is a residential neighbourhood in the southwest 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
Neighbourhood
Kelvin Grove
Location of Kelvin Grove in Calgary
Coordinates: 50°59′26″N 114°05′18″W
Country Canada
Province Alberta
City Calgary
QuadrantSW
Ward11
Established1957
Government
 • MayorNaheed Nenshi
 • Administrative bodyCalgary City Council
 • CouncillorJeromy Farkas
Area
 • Total0.7 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Elevation
1,075 m (3,527 ft)
Population
 (2006)[2]
 • Total2,266
 • Average Income
$52,468
WebsiteKelvin Grove Community Association

Kelvin Grove was established as a neighbourhood in 1957. 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.

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See also

References
  1. "Calgary Elections". City of Calgary. 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
  2. City of Calgary (2006). "Kelvin Grove Community Statistics" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-10-06. Retrieved 2007-05-17.
  3. "2012 Civic Census Results" (PDF). City of Calgary. 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  4. "Community Boundaries" (Esri shapefile). City of Calgary. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  5. City of Calgary (2004). "Ward 11 Profile" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-08-09. Retrieved 2007-05-17.


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