Census Data

Dorset: Multiple main languages in household

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 Codets026
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 combination of household members speaking the same or different main languages. The estimates are as at Census Day, 21 March 2021.

Summary

Classifies households by whether members speak the same or different main language. If multiple main languages are spoken, this identifies whether they differ between generations or partnerships within the household.

Multiple main languages in household: Total: All households 169,261
One-person household 51,741
All household members have the same main language 114,828
Main language differs between generations, but not within partnerships 619
Main language differs within partnerships 1,450
Any other combination of multiple main languages 623

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