2001 Census

The 2001 Census was conducted on 29 April 2001 by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) for the whole of England and Wales. A separate census was carried out for Scotland and Northern Ireland. The data collected from a census is useful in planning services and resources. For example, the census gives an accurate count of the population and their characteristics. This information is used to help local authorities plan for housing, schools, libraries, roads and health services.

A census is carried out every 10 years. The most recent census was the 2011 Census which was taken on 27 March 2011. The 2011 Census data which will replace the bulletins and tables listed here will be released in timed phases throughout 2013. For details of what will be available see the 2011 Census release timetable.

The census is the only survey that captures information on every individual in the country. However, measures are put in place to ensure that data which could identify individuals is not made available. Only anonymised data on individuals are aggregated and published at varying geographical levels ranging from output areas, to parishes, electoral wards, local authorities and counties. Personal data on individuals, such as name and address, remain confidential for 100 years. To access historic census information please visit our county archives website.

2001 Census bulletins

These bulletins present 2001 Census data for Kent.  Each bulletin reports on a particular theme and contains a number of charts and tables along with some commentary on what the data shows.

• Ethnic diversity and religion (PDF, 114k)
  
• Housing: dwelling and tenure (PDF, 187k)
  
• Population and lifestyle (PDF, 236k)
  
• Employment occupation and workforce (PDF, 48k)
  
• Activity rates (PDF, 375k)
  
• Travel to work patterns in Kent County (PDF, 248k)

2001 Census data tables

Data tables for areas in Kent are available which provide information on the socio-economic characteristics of the following population groups:

• Dependent children
  
• People aged 50+
• Pensioners
  
• Males/ females
  
• Ethnic groups
  
• Religious groups
• Unpaid carers

In addition to the individual files above, 2001 Census Area Profiles have been created for different areas in Kent.  The profiles draw together a range of information on different topics (population, employment, health, housing etc) to present a detailed area profile for wards, parishes and districts in Kent.