Mixed White and Black Caribbean (United Kingdom ethnicity category)

Mixed White and Black Caribbean is an ethnic group category that was first introduced by the United Kingdom's Office for National Statistics for the 2001 Census. Colloquially it refers to British citizens or residents whose parents are of a White ethnic background and Black Caribbean ethnic background. This classification is only used in England and Wales, as Scotland and Northern Ireland do not have sub categories for their mixed group options.

Mixed White & Black Caribbean
Total population
513,042 (in England and Wales)
Regions with significant populations
England predominantly, small amounts in Wales
Languages
British English
Religion
Mostly irreligious. Significant minority of Christianity and small minority of Islam

They have a total population of 513,042, representing 0.9% of England and Wales,[1] an increase from 426,715 in 2011 and 237,420 in 2001.

Demographics edit

The White and Black Caribbean Mixed population has increased with each decennial census, starting from 237,420 people with the category's introduction in 2001,[2] rising to 426,715 in 2011[3] to now 513,042 in 2021 in England and Wales.[1]

 
Mixed White and Black Caribbean population pyramid in 2021

Religion edit

Religion England and Wales
2011[4] 2021[5]
Number % Number %
  Christianity 217,615 51.00% 195,964 38.20%
No religion 159,785 37.45% 264,228 51.50%
  Islam 5,384 1.26% 5,527 1.08%
  Judaism 784 0.18% 786 0.15%
  Buddhism 1,011 0.24% 1,168 0.23%
  Hinduism 390 0.09% 214 0.04%
  Sikhism 272 0.06% 105 0.02%
Other religions 1,949 0.46% 3,450 0.67%
Not Stated 39,525 9.26% 41,600 8.11%
Total 426,715 100% 513,042 100%

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Ethnic group, England and Wales - Office for National Statistics". www.ons.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
  2. ^ "Key Statistics for local authorities; Ethnic Statistics for England and Wales". webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
  3. ^ "Key Statistics for England and Wales: Ethnic statistics". webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-02-02.
  4. ^ "DC2201EW - Ethnic group and religion" (Spreadsheet). ONS. 15 September 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2016. Size: 21Kb.
  5. ^ "Ethnic group by religion - Office for National Statistics". www.ons.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-04-02.