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2001 Census Statistics

Since 1801, every 10 years the nation has set aside one day for the Census - a count of all people and households. It is the most complete source of information about the population that we have. The latest Census was held on Sunday 29 April 2001.


On census day (2001), the population of Coventry was recorded to be 300,848 people.  The population pyramid details the age and gender profile in Coventry in comparison to the national picture.

Beehive chart of population breakdown

  • Key Statistics - detailed information for 24 specific subjects (e.g. Ethnicity, Economic activity etc).

Further information regarding the National Census can be found at the Office for National Statistics website.

Contact details

Coventry City Council
Corporate Research Team
e-mail: info@coventry.gov.uk
Tel: 024 7683 1332

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