Argyll, Edmonton

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.

Argyll
Neighbourhood
Argyll
Location of Argyll in Edmonton
Coordinates: 53.503°N 113.460°W / 53.503; -113.460
Country Canada
Province Alberta
CityEdmonton
Quadrant[1]NW
Ward[1]11
Sector[2]Mature area
Government
 • MayorDon Iveson
 • Administrative bodyEdmonton City Council
 • CouncillorMike Nickel
Area
 • 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)
5%
 • Dwellings
354

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 $10,000 0.0% 6.3%
$10,000–$19,999 6.5% 12.4%
$20,000–$29,999 14.5% 11.9%
$30,000–$39,999 3.2% 11.8%
$40,000–$49,999 16.1% 10.9%
$50,000–$59,999 11.3% 9.5%
$60,000–$69,999 16.1% 8.3%
$70,000–$79,999 9.6% 6.7%
$80,000–$89,999 8.1% 5.4%
$90,000–$99,999 8.1% 4.2%%
$100,000 and over 6.5% 12.6%%
Average household income $59,398 $57,360

See also

References
  1. "City of Edmonton Wards & Standard Neighbourhoods" (PDF). City of Edmonton. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 3, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  2. "Edmonton Developing and Planned Neighbourhoods, 2011" (PDF). City of Edmonton. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 4, 2013. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  3. "City Councillors". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 16, 2014.
  4. "Neighbourhoods (data plus kml file)". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  5. "Municipal Census Results – Edmonton 2012 Census". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  6. and
  7. "Argyll Community League". Argyll Community League. Archived from the original on March 26, 2017. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  8. Kuban, Ron (2005). Edmonton's Urban Villages: The Community League Movement. University of Alberta Press. ISBN 9781459303249.
  9. "2009 Municipal Census Results". City of Edmonton. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  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. http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/DD26/FEDERAL%202001/Neighbourhood/ARGYLL.pdf
  13. http://censusdocs.edmonton.ca/DD26/FEDERAL%202001/CITY/EDMONTON.pdf
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