Northern Ireland Census 2021 - MS-E01: Households

This dataset provides Census 2021 estimates for the number of households in Northern Ireland. The estimates are as at census day, 21 March 2021.

The census collected information on the usually resident population of Northern Ireland on census day (21 March 2021). Initial contact letters or questionnaire packs were delivered to every household and communal establishment, and residents were asked to complete online or return the questionnaire with information as correct on census day. Special arrangements were made to enumerate special groups such as students, members of the Travellers Community, HM Forces personnel etc. The Census Coverage Survey (an independent doorstep survey) followed between 12 May and 29 June 2021 and was used to adjust the census counts for under-enumeration.

To find out how Data Zones and Super Data Zones have been developed, and how other Northern Ireland geographies can be approximated, please read the notes here

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Additional Info

Field Value
Last Updated February 23, 2023, 11:38 (GMT)
Created February 23, 2023, 11:38 (GMT)
Visibility Public
Year 2021
Topics Demography
Units Households
Geographic Layer Census Data Zones
Countries
District Electoral Areas
Local Government Districts
Super Data Zones
Frequency Decennial
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.5257/census/aggregate-2021-1
Citation Office for National Statistics; National Records of Scotland; Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency; UK Data Service. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5257/census/aggregate-2021-1
Geographical Coverage Location Northern Ireland
Granularity Country level down to Data Zones
Geographic Spatial data {'geo_type': 'multipolygon', 'lat': '54.6674', 'lon': '-6.80336', 'left': '-8.17382', 'top': '55.312', 'right': '-5.43289', 'bottom': '54.0227', 'srid': null, 'accuracy': null, 'source': null}