Perth and Kinross-shire
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Perth and Kinross-shire stretches from the city of Perth into the Highlands. Perth offers riverside walks along the Tay, historic architecture, and gardens, while the surrounding area includes Loch Tay, Blair Castle, and scenic glens. Outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and skiing attract visitors year-round.
Wards in Perth and Kinross-shire
Perth and Kinross-shire is divided into 10 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Almond and Earn
- Carse of Gowrie
- Kinross-shire
- Perth City Centre
- Perth City North
- Perth City South
- Strathallan
- Strathearn
- Strathmore
- Strathtay
Perth and Kinross-shire is a constituency that covers these wards in Perth and Kinross.
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 | 18,506 | 18.54% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,670 | 6.68% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 10,748 | 10.77% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 18,047 | 18.08% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 22,407 | 22.44% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 23,459 | 23.50% | 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 | 78,757 | 77.44% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 12,216 | 12.01% | 9.38% |
| Other White | 3,339 | 3.28% | 3.01% |
| White Polish | 2,589 | 2.55% | 1.67% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 986 | 0.97% | 1.12% |
| White Irish | 845 | 0.83% | 1.05% |
| Other Asian | 614 | 0.60% | 0.59% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 419 | 0.41% | 0.97% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 417 | 0.41% | 1.34% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 383 | 0.38% | 0.87% |
| Other ethnic group | 344 | 0.34% | 0.50% |
| African: Other African | 282 | 0.28% | 0.97% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 192 | 0.19% | 0.06% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 181 | 0.18% | 0.41% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 42 | 0.04% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 39 | 0.04% | 0.07% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 31 | 0.03% | 0.13% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 20 | 0.02% | 0.04% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 4 | 0.00% | 0.01% |