Canyon Meadows was established in 1965. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 13 councillor.[1]
Demographics
In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Canyon Meadows had a population of 7,787 living in 3,195 dwellings, a -1.4% increase from its 2011 population of 7,895.[3] With a land area of 3.1km2 (1.2sqmi), it had a population density of 2,510/km2 (6,510/sqmi) in 2012.[3][4]
Residents in this community had a median household income of $66,787 in 2000, and there were 10.6% low income residents living in the neighbourhood.[5] As of 2000, 19.8% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 10.1% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 17% of the housing was used for renting.[2]
The community is served by Canyon Meadows Elementary, Dr. E. P. Scarlett Senior High, Robert Warren Junior High public schools as well as St. Catherine Elementary (Catholic).