Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
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Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock combine seaside charm with rural beauty. Ayr features a long sandy beach, golf courses, and Robert Burns attractions. Further south, Girvan and the Carrick coast provide rugged cliffs and views to Ailsa Craig, while inland, Cumnock offers market town character surrounded by rolling farmland and woodlands.
Wards in Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock is divided into 7 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Ayr East
- Ayr North
- Ayr West
- Cumnock and New Cumnock
- Doon Valley
- Girvan and South Carrick
- Maybole, North Carrick and Coylton
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock is a constituency that covers these wards in East Ayrshire / South Ayrshire.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Scotland (Number) | Scotland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 16,041 | 17.76% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,234 | 6.90% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 9,183 | 10.17% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 14,856 | 16.45% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,097 | 23.36% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 22,901 | 25.36% | 1,097,395 | 20.14% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Scotland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Scottish | 78,006 | 86.37% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 8,140 | 9.01% | 9.38% |
| Other White | 1,048 | 1.16% | 3.01% |
| White Irish | 680 | 0.75% | 1.05% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 463 | 0.51% | 1.12% |
| White Polish | 443 | 0.49% | 1.67% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 305 | 0.34% | 0.97% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 251 | 0.28% | 0.87% |
| Other Asian | 226 | 0.25% | 0.59% |
| Other ethnic group | 209 | 0.23% | 0.50% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 188 | 0.21% | 1.34% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 118 | 0.13% | 0.41% |
| African: Other African | 107 | 0.12% | 0.97% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 58 | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 31 | 0.03% | 0.04% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 30 | 0.03% | 0.07% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 10 | 0.01% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 8 | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 0 | 0.00% | 0.13% |