The last Census day was Sunday 27th March 2011.
What is a census?
A census is a survey of all people and households in the country. It provides essential information from national to neighbourhood level for government, business, and the community.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) manages the census in England and Wales. The previous census was done on 29th April 2001.
Why is it so important?
Facts and figures collected from the census help
determine how millions of pounds are spent on public services across
Leicester and elsewhere.
As Leicester's future funding is at stake, it's crucial we get accurate information on everyone living in the city.
Your details
Your personal details are not released for 100 years and all information is treated in strictest confidence.
ONS only uses your information for the census and nothing else. They won't share it with other government departments or agencies.
Did you know?
Take a quick look at these Leicester population facts - all came out of the last census and our work since 2001:
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46 per cent of the population in Leicester City is under 29 years old.
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The average age is 35 years old compared to 38 years for England.
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52 per cent of the population is female.
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34 per cent of people living in Leicester were born outside the UK.
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There are about 130 languages and/or dialects spoken in the city.
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In 2008 about 304,000 people lived in Leicester.
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In 2001 nearly 40 per cent of people described themselves as being from ethnic minority communities.
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The Indian community make up the largest minority group, with over 28 per cent.
Get more on Census Day 2011
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