Equality and Diversity - Facts and Figures
General demographic information:
Bolton's joint strategic needs assessment (JSNA) website provides a wealth of information about the health and wellbeing of Bolton people and factors influencing it. The website provides statistical information on the Bolton population, data and information on Bolton as a place (including an indepth look at neighbourhoods), as well as information on population health.
Here are some statisitcs taken from the JNSA and the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Population
- Bolton's population is 302,383.
- 26% of the Bolton population live in an area that is among the 10% most deprived nationally.
- 33,266 of children live in low-income households.
Gender
- There are 149,582 men (49% of the population) and 152,801 women (51%).
Age
- 61,274 of the population are aged 0-14.
- 36,157 are 15-24.
- 38,880 are 25-34
- 114,304 are 35 - 64
- 51,768 are 65+.
Pregnancy and Maternity
- There were 3,396 births in 2023.
- 13,000 residents are not in work as they stay at home to look after family/home (10,800 females and 2,200 males)
Race
The population is:
- 72% white
- 20% Asian / Asian British
- 4% Black/ Black British / Black Welsh / Caribbean / African
- 2% Mixed / Multiple Ethnic groups
- 2% other
- 28% are from communties facing racial inequality.
Marriage Civil Partnerships
- 105,867 residents are married.
- In 2022, 680 ceremonies took place in Bolton, of which 22 were to same sex couples
Sexual Orientation and Gender Indentity
- 5,695 LGBT+ Community
- 1,469 residents have a different sex than the one registered at birth
Religion
- 26% have no religion
- 47% are Christian
- 20% are Muslim
- 2% are Hindu
- 1% are other religions
Carers
- 25,980 residents are unpaid carers
- 8,601 residents provide 50+ hours of care per week.
- Young carers (under 15yrs): Female: 197 Male: 181
- 221 care leavers
Disability
- 19% have a long term health condition or disability which limits their day to day activities
Armed Forces Veterans
- There are 7,345 veterans.
- There are 80 Armed Forces Reservists
- There are 210 Armed forces Cadets