2021 Census
Page updated on: 14/02/2024
Census Day was held on Sunday 21 March 2021, with a return rate of 97.2%, the highest level since 1991, with over 80% of returns completed online.
The analysis of this data has been co-ordinated by the Data Insight Team and published under the released topic themes below.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have produced a tool ‘Build a custom area profile’ which allows you to get 2021 Census data by different area types, for example your neighbourhood, ward or parish.
You can:
• find an area by name or postcode
• draw your own area on a map
• choose different topics from Census 2021 data
• save the area you have drawn to use again
• export your area profile as an image or spreadsheet (CSV)
• add your profile to a website
If you have any queries, please contact the Data Insight Team at data@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
The following data relates to population and household estimates (rounded to the nearest 100) at a Carmarthenshire level by sex and age. National level comparators have been provided in the documents below, as well as an analysis of changes compared with the last census (2011).
Carmarthenshire Summary Infographic
Carmarthenshire Usual Resident Population
To compare data at a local authority level utilise this interactive dashboard
The following data relates to demography and migration at a Carmarthenshire level. National level comparators have been provided in the documents below, as well as an analysis of changes compared with the last census (2011).
The following data relates to residents of Carmarthenshire that have previously served in the Armed Forces or UK Reserve Forces. This data was not collected previously. This data is available at a Carmarthenshire level and national level comparators have been provided in the document below.
The following data relates to ethnic group, national identity, language and religion at a Carmarthenshire level. National level comparators have been provided in the documents below, as well as an analysis of changes compared with the last census (2011).
The following data relates to the number of Welsh speakers in the county and a breakdown of Welsh language skills. The documents below provide a summary of the data at a Carmarthenshire and Wales level, as well as ward level information where possible. The analysis included summarises how the data has changed since the last census (2011).
Welsh Language comparative charts
The following data relates to labour market and travel to work data at a Carmarthenshire level. National level comparators have been provided in the documents below, as well as an analysis of changes compared with the last census (2011).
The following data relates to housing and vehicle ownership at a Carmarthenshire level. National level comparators have been provided in the documents below, as well as an analysis of changes compared with the last census (2011).
The following data relates to sexual orientation and gender identity at a Carmarthenshire level. National level comparators have been provided in the documents below, as well as an analysis of changes compared with the last census (2011).
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
The following data relates to qualifications and students at a Carmarthenshire level. National level comparators have been provided in the documents below, as well as an analysis of changes compared with the last census (2011).
The following data relates to health, disability and unpaid care at a Carmarthenshire level. National level comparators have been provided in the documents below, as well as an analysis of changes compared with the last census (2011).
Health, disability and the provision of unpaid care
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