2011 Census
Introduction
A census is a count of all people and
households in the country. Taken once every ten years,
the last census for England and Wales took place on 27
March 2011 and involved around 25 million households.
It is the only survey to provide a detailed picture of the
entire population and is unique because it covers everyone at the
same time and asks the same core questions everywhere. This
makes it easy to compare different parts of the country.
The census is taken by the Office for National Statistics (ONS)
and the results provide population statistics from a national to
neighbourhood level for use by government, local authorities and
business and communities. Kent County Council uses the data
collected to plan the local services needed like schools,
transport, housing and health.
Data from the 2011 Census are due to be released in
stages starting in July 2012. Further details of what
will be available are in the 2011 Census
release timetable.
The 2011 Census was the first census which allowed respondents to
complete their questionnares on-line. The results are
available in
2011 Census: Internet response rates for Kent (PDF, 576k)