West Dunbartonshire
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
West Dunbartonshire includes the towns of Dumbarton, Clydebank, and Alexandria, along with Loch Lomond’s southern shores. Dumbarton Castle overlooks the River Clyde, while Loch Lomond offers boating, walking, and scenic views. The area combines industrial history with natural beauty.
Wards in West Dunbartonshire
West Dunbartonshire is divided into 7 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Clydebank Central
- Clydebank Waterfront
- Dumbarton
- Garscadden/Scotstounhill
- Kilpatrick
- Leven
- Lomond
West Dunbartonshire is a constituency that covers these wards in Glasgow City / West Dunbartonshire.
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 | 17,518 | 19.08% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,731 | 7.33% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 11,169 | 12.16% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 16,677 | 18.16% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,144 | 23.03% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 18,580 | 20.24% | 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 | 81,653 | 89.28% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 3,982 | 4.35% | 9.38% |
| White Irish | 1,021 | 1.12% | 1.05% |
| Other White | 841 | 0.92% | 3.01% |
| White Polish | 759 | 0.83% | 1.67% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 671 | 0.73% | 1.12% |
| African: Other African | 539 | 0.59% | 0.97% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 426 | 0.47% | 1.34% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 350 | 0.38% | 0.97% |
| Other Asian | 348 | 0.38% | 0.59% |
| Other ethnic group | 272 | 0.30% | 0.50% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 193 | 0.21% | 0.87% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 171 | 0.19% | 0.41% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 100 | 0.11% | 0.06% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 66 | 0.07% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 49 | 0.05% | 0.07% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 11 | 0.01% | 0.04% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 5 | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 2 | 0.00% | 0.13% |