Census Data

Dorset: Multiple ethnic group

Location Type: Unitary Authorities, ONS Geographic Code: E06000059

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Key Facts

All Residents 379,579
Male 184,413
Female 195,166
Households 169,258
Population Density (people/km2) 152.4
Table Codets023
Issued2022-11-29
Unit of MeasureHousehold
Number of Response Options6

This dataset provides Census 2021 estimates that classify households in England and Wales by the diversity in ethnic group of household members in different relationships. The estimates are as at Census Day, 21 March 2021.

Summary

Classifies households by whether members identify as having the same or different ethnic groups.

If multiple ethnic groups are present, this identifies whether they differ between generations or partnerships within the household.

Multiple ethnic groups in household: Total: All households 169,261
One-person household 51,741
All household members have the same ethnic group 108,152
Ethnic groups differ between generations but not within partnerships 1,014
Ethnic groups differ within partnerships 6,669
Any other combination of multiple ethnic identities 1,685

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