Mixed White and Asian (United Kingdom ethnicity category)

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Mixed White and Asian
Total population
488,225
Languages
British English
Religion
Christianity, Irreligious and Islam

Mixed White and Asian is an ethnic group category that was first introduced by the United Kingdom's Office for National Statistics for the 2001 Census. Colloquially it refers to British citizens or residents whose parents are of a White (unspecificed) ethnic background and Asian (unspecified) ethnic background. This classification is only used in England and Wales, as Scotland and Northern Ireland do not have sub categories for their mixed group options.

They have a total population of 488,225 representing 0.8% of England and Wales,[1] an increase from 341,727 in 2011 and 189,015 in 2001.

Demographics[edit]

Mixed White and Asian population pyramid in 2021

The White and Asian Mixed population has increased with each decennial census, starting from 189,015 people with the category's introduction in 2001,[2] rising to 341,727 in 2011[3] to now 488,225 in 2021 in England and Wales.[4]

Religion[edit]

Religion England and Wales
2011[5] 2021[6]
Number % Number %
Christianity 120,158 35.16% 133,944 27.43%
No religion 114,497 33.51% 228,521 46.81%
Islam 49,689 14.54% 56,265 11.52%
Judaism 1,235 0.36% 1,204 0.25%
Buddhism 5,789 1.69% 6,667 1.37%
Hinduism 6,406 1.87% 8,023 1.64%
Sikhism 3,838 1.12% 5,610 1.15%
Other religions 2,149 0.63% 5,036 1.03%
Not Stated 37,966 11.11% 42,955 8.80%

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ethnic group, England and Wales - Office for National Statistics". www.ons.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
  2. ^ "Key Statistics for local authorities; Ethnic Statistics for England and Wales". webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
  3. ^ "Key Statistics for England and Wales: Ethnic statistics". webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
  4. ^ "Ethnic group, England and Wales - Office for National Statistics". www.ons.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
  5. ^ "DC2201EW - Ethnic group and religion" (Spreadsheet). ONS. 15 September 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2016. Size: 21Kb.
  6. ^ "Ethnic group by religion - Office for National Statistics". www.ons.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
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