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Demographics of Leeds

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Demographics of Leeds
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Leeds, England is the third most populous city in the United Kingdom.

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Population density in the 2011 census in the Leeds Metropolitan District Council area.

Population

Leeds's total population, according to the 2011 UK census, was 751,485. The population density was 1,388 people per square km.

Ethnicity

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Ethnic demography of Leeds over time
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Ethnic makeup of Leeds by single year ages in 2021

The following table shows the ethnic group of respondents in the 2001 and 2011 censuses in Leeds.

A Home Office report officially estimated that the 'coloured' population of Leeds in 1958 was likely around 3,000 to 5,000, the majority of these being Afro-Caribbean (2,000).[1]

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Notes for table above

  1. New category created for the 2011 census
  2. In 2001, listed under the 'Chinese or other ethnic group' heading.
  3. New category created for the 2011 census
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Languages

The most common main languages spoken in Leeds according to the 2011 census are shown below.[8]

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Religion

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Religious make up of Leeds by single year age groups in 2021

The following table shows the religion of respondents in recent censuses in Leeds.

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Religion in Leeds (2021)[12]
  1. Christianity (42.28%)
  2. No Religion (40.18%)
  3. Islam (7.77%)
  4. Sikhism (1.24%)
  5. Hinduism (1.14%)
  6. Judaism (0.77%)
  7. Buddhism (0.35%)
  8. Other Religions (0.45%)
  9. Religion not Stated (5.83%)
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