In the City of Calgary's 2012 municipal census, Chaparral had a population of 11,552 living in 3,759 dwellings, a 3.6% increase from its 2011 population of 11,151. With a land area of 5.4 km (2.1 sq mi), it had a population density of 2,139/km(5,540/sq mi) in 2012.
Residents in this community had a median household income of $79,761 in 2000, and there were 4.4% low income residents living in the neighborhood. As of 2000, 14.7% of the residents were immigrants. A proportion of 5.2% of the buildings were condominiums or apartments, and 2.4% of the housing was used for renting. For more detailed info visit the City of Calgary community profiles site.