Demography
| This section requires expansion. |
| Ayr compared | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Census 2001 | Ayr | Ayr & Prestwick | Scotland |
| Total population | 46,431 | 61,365 | 5,062,011 |
| Population growth 1991–2001 | -3.19% | -0.07% | 1.3% |
| White | 95.9% | 97.2% | 98.8% |
| Under 16 years old | 17.2% | 17.4% | 19.2% |
| Over 65 years old | 20.4% | 20.5% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 69.6% | 70.1% | 65.1% |
| No Religion | 23.9% | 23.8% | 27.6% |
At the United Kingdom Census 2001, Ayr had a population of 46,431, a fall of -3.2% on 1991. Mid-2008 population estimates placed the total resident population at 46,070 making Ayr the 12th largest urban area in Scotland.
Nearly 0.36% (167) people in the town can speak Scottish Gaelic, although South Ayrshire Council provides no educational support for the language.
Read more about this topic: Ayr
Main Site Subjects
Related Phrases
Related Words