First Census 2021 results show population increase in East Hants
The first results for the 2021 census were released today, 28 June, and show that East Hampshire’s population has increased overall by 8.7% since the last census in 2011.
Key highlights show that the biggest population increase of 30.5% has been in the 65+ age group. The population of the younger age groups are also still growing and ages 15 – 64 have seen a 4.1% increase from 2011 to 2021.
Councillor Robert Mocatta, Portfolio holder for Climate Change and Placemaking, said: “It is great to have new data to work with from the new census. We can see that the district’s population is growing and can now use the data to inform how we deliver our services to make sure we meet the needs of our residents.
“Thank you to every resident who filled out the census and helped others to do so as it has allowed for this data to be collected and will help future planning.”
To read the full census, go here: https://www.ons.gov.uk/
