Cumbria Observatory
Ethnicity and Minority Groups
| Area | All Groups | BME (number) | BME (%) | White British (number) | White British (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 51,092,000 | 8,356,000 | 16.4 | 42,736,000 | 83.6 |
| North West | 6,864,300 | 726,500 | 10.6 | 6,137,800 | 89.4 |
| Cumbria | 496,900 | 19,700 | 4.0 | 477,200 | 96 |
| Allerdale | 94,500 | 3,200 | 3.4 | 91,300 | 96.6 |
| Barrow | 71,800 | 2,900 | 4 | 68,900 | 96 |
| Carlisle | 103,500 | 4,200 | 4.1 | 99,300 | 95.9 |
| Copeland | 70,400 | 2,400 | 3.4 | 68,000 | 96.6 |
| Eden | 51,900 | 1,800 | 3.5 | 50,100 | 96.5 |
| South Lakeland | 104,900 | 5,400 | 5.1 | 99,500 | 94.9 |
Source: Mid-2007 Estimates, Office of National Statistics (experimental statistics) Note: Figures may not add exactly due to rounding.
(These figures are based on Cumbria County Council's definition of Black and Minority Ethnic groups which includes: Eastern Europeans; Gypsy Travellers; Irish people; Black African and Black Caribbean people; Asian and East Asian people; and People who are mixed race)
Equality & Diversity Toolkit
Reports and briefings
The information on this page is drawn from various sources including the Census, Mid-Year Population Estimates and the Department for Work and Pensions.
The report on 'Migrant Workers' identifies where the migrant workers are in the county; what sectors of employment they are employed in; their advice and support needs and how these needs can be met.
National Insurance Number Allocations to Overseas Nationals
Below you will find a presentation on the number of national insurance number allocations made to Cumbria and its districts.
The source of the data used is from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). You can access their website at the link provided below.
UK Migration Flows - Institute for Public Policy Research (ippr) - April 2008
The Institute for Public Policy Research has undertaken a major study on migration flows to and from the UK. The report they have produced is based on new analysis, existing sources of data on migration flows and results from a specially commissioned survey.
To find out more about the ippr and this study please follow the links below.
Public Attitudes to Diversity - Cumbrian Attitudes Survey 2007