1871 New Zealand census
| Sixth census of the colony of New Zealand | ||
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| General information | ||
| Country | Colony of New Zealand, British Empire | |
| Results | ||
| Total population | 256,393 ( 17.25%) | |
| Most populous | Auckland (62,335) | |
| Least populous | Taranaki (4,480) | |
The 1871 New Zealand census was New Zealand's sixth national census.[1] The day used for the census was Monday, 27 February 1871. It was the first census held in New Zealand for which separate reports were produced.[2]
The total population of the
Population and dwellings
The distribution of this population through the principal divisions of the Colony was as follows:
| Provincial district | Males | Females | Total population | Population increase or decrease |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 35,502 | 26,833 | 62,335 | +29.00% |
| Taranaki | 2,572 | 1,908 | 4,480 | +2.77% |
Hawke's Bay |
3,596 | 2,463 | 6,059 | +14.68% |
| Wellington | 13,180 | 10,821 | 24,001 | +9.34% |
| Nelson | 14,257 | 8,244 | 22,501 | −5.51% |
Marlborough |
3,235 | 2,000 | 5,235 | +19.76% |
Canterbury |
25,781 | 21,020 | 46,801 | +22.09% |
Westland |
10,453 | 4,904 | 15,357 | −1.13% |
| Otago | 36,771 | 23,951 | 60,722 | +25.00% |
Southland |
4,920 | 3,849 | 8,769 | +10.39% |
 Colony of New Zealand |
150,356 | 106,037 | 256,393 | 17.25%
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Source: Statistics New Zealand[3]
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Note: Includes Stewart Island and Chatham Islands males 89, females 44 (total 133).
Birthplace
The figures show that of the total population, only 36.46% were born in New Zealand. The majority of the resident population (63.54%) was born overseas, mostly in the United Kingdom.[3]
| Places of birth | Population |
Percentage | Population increase or decrease |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 93,474 | 36.46% | +45.93% |
| Totals, overseas-born | 162,912 | 63.54% | – |
 England |
67,044 | 26.15% | +2.17% |
 Scotland |
36,871 | 14.38% | +5.86% |
 Ireland |
29,733 | 11.60% | +6.36% |
Australian Colonies |
12,426 | 4.85% | – |
| Other British Dominions |
4,062 | 1.58% | – |
 Germany |
2,416 | 0.94% | −14.86% |
 Wales |
1,345 | 0.52% | +1.97% |
 United States |
1,249 | 0.49% | +2.96% |
 France |
551 | 0.22% | −0.36% |
| Other Foreign Countries (Incl:China) |
5,859 | 2.28% | – |
| At sea | 823 | 0.32% | – |
| Not specified | 540 | 0.21% | – |
| New Zealand | 256,393 | 100.00% |
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Source:SNZ[3]
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Religious denominations
Members of Christian denominations formed 94.51% of those who answered the question in the census. 5.49% of the population were members of non-Christian sects, and those who stated themselves as "otherwise described" numbered 2.38%. 3.36% objected to stating their religion at all.
| Denomination | 1871 census | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Percentage | ||
| Christian | 239,542 | 94.51% | |
| Church of England | 102,389 | 39.93% | |
| Presbyterians |
63,624 | 24.82% | |
| Roman; Catholics and Catholics undefined |
35,608 | 13.89% | |
| Wesleyan Methodist Church | 19,971 | 7.79% | |
| Baptists | 4,732 | 1.84% | |
| Congregational Independents |
3,941 | 1.54% | |
| Lutheran Church | 2,341 | 0.91% | |
| Primitive Methodists |
1,883 | 1.73% | |
| Society of Friends |
201 | 0.08% | |
| Protestants (No Particular Denomination Specified) |
4,852 | 1.98% | |
| Hebrews | 1,262 | 0.50% | |
| Otherwise described | 6,097 | 2.38% | |
| Not described | 862 | 0.33% | |
| Objecting to state | 8,630 | 3.36% | |
| New Zealand | 256,393 | 100.00% | |
Source:[3]
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See also
References
- ^ a b "Dates of New Zealand censuses since 1851". Stats.govt.nz. Archived from the original on 16 November 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
- ^ "A history of census-taking in New Zealand". Stats.govt.nz. Archived from the original on 13 November 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Results of A Census of New Zealand, Taken for the Night of the 27TH February, 1871". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 13 March 2019.