Tuesday, March 22, 2005

How many Muslims are there in Bradford?

The total number of Muslims in Bradford is 75,188 as of the 2001 census. This counts for about 16% of the total population within the district.

The following are the figures for distribution according to religion.

Total 467,665

Christian 281,236
Buddhist 537
Hindu 4,457
Jewish 356
Muslim 75,188
Sikh 4,748
No Religion 62,226


The following are the figures for distribution according to ethnicity.

Total 467,665

White: British 355,684
White: Irish 3,479
White: Other White 6,878
Indian 12,504
Pakistani 67,994
Bangaldeshi 4,967
Black Caribbean 3,038
Black African 970

Ethnicity and religion data for other areas of the country are available from the census 2001 website. Data can be extracted according to region, city or ward.