Ward 7 Area 90 ha Local time Saturday 7:21 AM | Quadrant NW Established 1954 Elevation 1,110 m Population 2,152 (2006) | |
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Highwood is a residential neighbourhood in the north-west quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. it is bounded to the north by McKnight Boulevard, to the east by 4 Street W, to the south by 40 Avenue N and to the west by John Laurie Boulevard. Nose Hill Park is located west of the community.
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Map of Highwood, Calgary, AB, Canada
Highwood was established in 1954. It is represented in the Calgary City Council by the Ward 7 councillor.
Demographics
In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Highwood had a population of 7003221400000000000♠2,214 living in 7002993000000000000♠993 dwellings, a 5.5% increase from its 2011 population of 7003209800000000000♠2,098. With a land area of 0.9 km2 (0.35 sq mi), it had a population density of 2,460/km2 (6,400/sq mi) in 2012.
Residents in this community had a median household income of $57,663 in 2000, and there were 7.3% low income residents living in the neighbourhood. As of 2000, 15.2% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 20.3% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 30.1% of the housing was used for renting.
Education
The community is served by Colonel Irvine Junior High (public English) and Highwood Elementary (Mandarin immersion) public schools.