Census

The census is undertaken by the Office for National Statistics every 10 years and gives us a picture of all the people and households in England and Wales.

Population of 65+ year olds

Chart showing population of people aged 65+ in Buckinghamshire

The charts show how the number of residents aged 65+ has increased over the last two decades and how it is predicted to continue to rise over the next two decades.

Old Age Dependency Ratio

Two old people sitting on a bench and looking at a mountain

The chart shows the historic and projected Old-Age Dependency Ratio (OADR) in Buckinghamshire. The OADR has risen steadily in the last two decades and is projected to continue to rise.

Ethnicity

Street view of people walking fast

The data table shows ethnicity in Buckinghamshire from the 2021 Census. The county had a lower proportion of people from a white ethnic background than South East England and England. The county also had a higher proportion of Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh and Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups than South East England and England.