Census Data

York: Sexual orientation (detailed)

Location Type: Unitary Authorities, ONS Geographic Code: E06000014

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Key Facts

All Residents 202,821
Male 97,523
Female 105,298
Households 85,459
Population Density (people/km2) 745.8
Table Codets079
Issued2023-01-06
Unit of MeasurePerson
Number of Response Options9

This dataset provides Census 2021 estimates that classify usual residents aged 16 years and over in England and Wales by sexual orientation. The estimates are as at Census Day, 21 March 2021.

Summary

Classifies people according to the responses to the sexual orientation question. This question was voluntary and was only asked of people aged 16 years and over.

More information at the ONS website

Sexual orientation: Total: All usual residents aged 16 years and over 172,085
Straight or Heterosexual 148,921
Gay or Lesbian 3,507
Bisexual 4,904
Pansexual 609
Asexual 324
Queer 160
All other sexual orientations 50
Not answered 13,610

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