Mixed White and Black Caribbean (United Kingdom ethnicity category)

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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

MixedWhite 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.

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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

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 Mixed White and Black Caribbean population pyramid 2021.svg
Mixed White and Black Caribbean population pyramid in 2021

Religion

ReligionEngland and Wales
2011 [4] 2021 [5]
Number%Number%
Gold Christian Cross no Red.svg Christianity 217,61551.00%195,96438.20%
No religion159,78537.45%264,22851.50%
Star and Crescent.svg Islam 5,3841.26%5,5271.08%
Star of David.svg Judaism 7840.18%7860.15%
Dharma Wheel.svg Buddhism 1,0110.24%1,1680.23%
Om.svg Hinduism 3900.09%2140.04%
Khanda.svg Sikhism 2720.06%1050.02%
Other religions1,9490.46%3,4500.67%
Not Stated39,5259.26%41,6008.11%
Total426,715100%513,042100%

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