Census Data

Swansea: Sexual orientation

Location Type: Unitary Authorities, ONS Geographic Code: W06000011

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Key Facts

All Residents 238,490
Male 117,524
Female 120,966
Households 104,962
Population Density (people/km2) 631.5
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 197,857
Straight or Heterosexual 175,739
Gay or Lesbian 3,145
Bisexual 2,972
All other sexual orientations 587
Not answered 15,414

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