Population and census information
Population & Census Information
What is the Census
The Census is a count of all people and households in the UK and
is taken every 10 years. The last Census took place in April
2001 and you or someone in your household will have filled in a
questionnaire.
The Census provides information to help the District Council
plan and fund public services. Information on many subjects
from population to employment is collected.
Information from the Census is available to
everyone just click on the link below and type
in the name of your town or postcode
http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/
Statistics
Population changes from 1999 to 2001
| Population |
1991 |
2001 |
% change |
| Richmondshire |
44179 |
47010 |
+6.4% |
| Yorkshire & Humber |
4936133 |
4964833 |
+0.58% |
| United Kingdom |
57353894 |
58789194 |
+2.5% |
Largest population centres within the
district
| Town |
Ward |
Population |
% of district population |
| Catterick Garrison |
Colburn Hipswell Scotton |
12490 |
26.6% |
| Richmond |
East west central |
8178 |
17.4% |
| Brompton On Swale |
Brompton On Swale Scorton |
2851 |
6.1% |
| Leyburn |
Leyburn |
2208 |
4.7% |
| Hawes |
Hawes High Abbotside |
1323 |
2.8% |
Age Structure of the population
| Age |
Richmondshire |
England & Wales
|
| Under 16 |
19.6% |
20.2% |
| 16-19 |
6.2% |
4.9% |
| 20-29 |
12.9% |
12.6% |
| 30-59 |
40.8% |
41.5% |
| 60-74 |
13.5% |
13.3% |
| 75 and over |
6.9% |
7.6% |
| Average Age |
38.3 |
38.6 |
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