Argyll, Edmonton

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Argyll
Neighbourhood
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Argyll
Location of Argyll in Edmonton
Coordinates: 53°30′11″N113°27′36″W / 53.503°N 113.460°W / 53.503; -113.460
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Province Flag of Alberta.svg  Alberta
City Edmonton
Quadrant [1] NW
Ward [1] papastew
Sector [2] Mature area
Government
[3]
  Mayor Amarjeet Sohi
  Administrative body Edmonton City Council
  CouncillorMichael Janz
Area
[4]
  Total0.36 km2 (0.14 sq mi)
Elevation
673 m (2,208 ft)
Population
 (2012) [5]
  Total853
  Density2,369.4/km2 (6,137/sq mi)
  Change (2009–12)
Increase2.svg5%
  Dwellings
354

Argyll is a residential neighbourhood in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, located on the south side of the city between the two branches of the Mill Creek Ravine. It is bounded by the ravine on the west and north east sides, and by Argyll Road on the south and south east sides. On the other side of Mill Creek Ravine are the residential neighbourhoods of Avonmore and Hazeldean. On the other side of Argyll Road is the industrial subdivision of Coronet Addition Industrial. The Argyll Sports Centre is located in the neighbourhood.

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Most residential construction (93%) in the neighbourhood occurred between the end of World War II and 1970. Almost all the residences in the neighbourhood are single-family dwellings. The majority (83%) of residences are owner-occupied. [6]

The community is represented by the Argyll community league, established in 1956, which maintains a community hall at 67 Avenue and 88 Street. [7] [8]

Demographics

In the City of Edmonton's 2012 municipal census, Argyll had a population of 853 living in 354 dwellings, [5] a 5% change from its 2009 population of 812. [9] With a land area of 0.36 km2 (0.14 sq mi), [4] it had a population density of 2,369.4 people/km2 in 2012. [5] [4]

Household income for Argyll is close to the average for the City of Edmonton.

Income By Household - 2001 Census [10] [11]
Income Range ($)Argyll [12] Edmonton [13]
(% of Households)(% of Households)
Under $10,0000.0%6.3%
$10,000–$19,9996.5%12.4%
$20,000–$29,99914.5%11.9%
$30,000–$39,9993.2%11.8%
$40,000–$49,99916.1%10.9%
$50,000–$59,99911.3%9.5%
$60,000–$69,99916.1%8.3%
$70,000–$79,9999.6%6.7%
$80,000–$89,9998.1%5.4%
$90,000–$99,9998.1%4.2%%
$100,000 and over6.5%12.6%%
Average household income$59,398$57,360

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  10. 2000 dollars
  11. Income is for all persons in the household. So, if there are two persons in the household and each person earns $15,000, the household income is $30,000
  12. "Argyll - 2001 Federal Census Income by Households In 2000 Dollars" (PDF). City of Edmonton . 2001.
  13. "Edmonton - 2001 Federal Census Income by Households In 2000 Dollars" (PDF). City of Edmonton . 2001.