Mixed White and Asian (United Kingdom ethnicity category)
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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 488,225 | |
| Languages | |
| British English | |
| Religion | |
| Mostly Irreligious, Significant minority of Christianity and of Islam |
Mixed White and Asian is an ethnic group category that was first introduced by the United Kingdom's Office for National Statistics for the 2001 Census. Colloquially it refers to British citizens or residents whose parents are of a White (unspecified) ethnic background and Asian (unspecified) ethnic background. This classification is only used in England and Wales, as Scotland and Northern Ireland do not have sub categories for their mixed group options.
They have a total population of 488,225 representing 0.8% of England and Wales,[1] an increase from 341,727 in 2011 and 189,015 in 2001.
