Census Data

Medway: Sexual orientation

Location Type: Unitary Authorities, ONS Geographic Code: E06000035

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Key Facts

All Residents 279,773
Male 137,127
Female 142,646
Households 111,458
Population Density (people/km2) 1,444.2
Table Codets077
Issued2023-01-06
Unit of MeasurePerson
Number of Response Options6

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 222,756
Straight or Heterosexual 201,694
Gay or Lesbian 2,979
Bisexual 2,528
All other sexual orientations 674
Not answered 14,881

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