Census 2021

A summary of the key points for Liverpool from the headline census data.

• About the census The census helps organisations make decisions on planning and funding public services in your area.
• Demography Liverpool's population has increased by almost 20,000 residents between 2011 and 2021, and now stands at 486,100.
• Households The number of households increased to 207,491 between 2011 and 2021, the second lowest of the English Core Cities, and the lowest across the city regions.
• Ethnicity The percentage of all Liverpool residents whose ethnic group is White English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British stands at 77%. This gives a non White English/British population of 23%.
• Religion There has been a reduction in the proportion of our residents who have a Christian belief - down from 71% in 2011 to 57% in 2021.
• Liverpool Census Reports Census results for Liverpool district in an interactive report. Topics include population, households, housing, ethnicity, health, education, economic activity and employment.