Mixed White and Asian (United Kingdom ethnicity category)

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Mixed White and Asian
Total population
488,225
Languages
British English
Religion
Christianity, Irreligious and Islam

MixedWhite and Asian 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 (unspecified) ethnic background and Asian (unspecified) 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.

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They have a total population of 488,225 representing 0.8% of England and Wales, [1] an increase from 341,727 in 2011 and 189,015 in 2001.

Demographics

Mixed White and Asian population pyramid in 2021 Mixed White and Asian population pyramid 2021.svg
Mixed White and Asian population pyramid in 2021

The White and Asian Mixed population has increased with each decennial census, starting from 189,015 people with the category's introduction in 2001, [2] rising to 341,727 in 2011 [3] to now 488,225 in 2021 in England and Wales. [4]

Religion

ReligionEngland and Wales
2011 [5] 2021 [6]
Number%Number%
Gold Christian Cross no Red.svg Christianity 120,15835.16%133,94427.43%
No religion114,49733.51%228,52146.81%
Star and Crescent.svg Islam 49,68914.54%56,26511.52%
Star of David.svg Judaism 1,2350.36%1,2040.25%
Dharma Wheel.svg Buddhism 5,7891.69%6,6671.37%
Om.svg Hinduism 6,4061.87%8,0231.64%
Khanda.svg Sikhism 3,8381.12%5,6101.15%
Other religions2,1490.63%5,0361.03%
Not Stated37,96611.11%42,9558.80%

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