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Coventry’s population Quiz
Coventry has a long and proud tradition of welcoming people from all over the world.
Tolerance
Residents have worked hard to establish the city’s reputation for peace-making, reconciliation and tolerance. We are proud of this heritage and the city’s future depends on both established and new communities.
Ethnic mix
At the beginning of the 21st century, 84% of Coventry’s population are White, including White Irish (3.5%). One in seven people, 16%, are from Black and minority ethnic groups including Asian, Black, Mixed White, Chinese and other ethnic groups.
New settlers
New communities have settled in Coventry in the last five years, including Somalian, Kurdish, Afghanistani and Bosnian groups.
Quick facts: Coventry’s population
- Is around 300,000
- Is more diverse than either the West Midlands region or England as a whole
- Has an Indian population (relative to total population) that is almost four times the national figure and over two and half times the regional percentage
- Has around 5,000 asylum seekers and refugees – about 1.7% of the city’s population
- Uses more than 80 languages in its day-to-day life
