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.
Key Facts
Key Facts leaflets on various topics are available. Click the links at the bottom of this page to view these in PDF format.
We can send you copies; please telephone:
(0116) 252 7230 (Minicom
252 7233).
