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About the Census - what is it?
Every ten years the Office for National Statistics (ONS) carries out a census to find out more about the people who live in England and Wales, and about the make-up of local neighbourhoods.
The census asks about work, health, national identity, citizenship, ethnic background, education, second homes, language, religion, marital status and so on. These statistics are then used to build a picture of today’s society.
Why should this matter?
Like all local authorities in England and Wales, Adur District Council relies on census population statistics to get the government funding we need for public services. How much we get is directly related to how many and what kind of people the census says live in our area. So even if the census were to end up just a few households short, it could make a very real difference to people’s lives. The census needs to include everyone, everywhere - and that’s why everyone has to take part.
Censuses :
For older censuses - see :
- Census data on the Office for National Statistics website (www.ons.gov.uk/census/index.html)
- Historic censuses - see our genealogy / family history page
2011 Census: Sunday 27 March 2011
Help tomorrow take shape
The
2011 census took place on Sunday 27 March 2011, when the ONS sent out questionnaires
for around 25 million households to complete.
What do you need to do?
Simple. Just answer a few questions about yourself and the people who share your household with you on census day. Everything you tell the census is in strictest confidence and will only be used to produce statistics. ONS will not share your personal information with any other government department or organisation.
You can do it online. You can do it by post. But you must do it. So get your questionnaire back as soon as possible after the census day.
The census needs everyone to take part in helping tomorrow take shape - and this is your chance to make a difference.
For more information about the 2011 Census, visit 2011 Census (on the ONS website) (www.ons.gov.uk/ons/guide-method/census/2011/index.html)
2001 Census
The
2001 Census data is now available on line and can be viewed on the Office
for National Statistics (ONS) website.
Select from the list below the link(s) that will take you to the data you wish to view on the Office for National Statistics website:
- 2001
Census (on the ONS website) (www.ons.gov.uk/ons/guide-method/census/census-2001/index.html)
- Please also see 2001
Census on the West Sussex County Council website (www.westsussex.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=8402)
- See also links in related external websites section
1991 Census
West Sussex County Council can provide you with information from the
1991 census.
See :
- Census Information on the WSCC website (www.westsussex.gov.uk/your_council/performance_facts_and_figures/population_and_census_data.aspx)
See also :
- 1991 Census on the Office for National Statistics website (www.ons.gov.uk/search/index.html?newquery=1991)
