1871 New Zealand census

Sixth Census of the Colony of
New Zealand
General information
Country Colony of New Zealand
Date taken 27 February 1871
Total population 256,393
Most populous district Auckland (62,335)
Least populous district Marlborough (5,235)

The 1871 New Zealand census was held on Monday, 27 February was New Zealand's sixth national census.[1] It was the first census held in New Zealand for which separate reports were produced.[2]

The population of New Zealand was 256,393. Only the European population was counted; no Māori census was held.[1]

Population and dwellings

Region Population Population increase or decrease
Auckland 62,335 +29.00%
Taranaki 4,480 +2.77%
Hawke's Bay 6,059 +14.68%
Wellington 24,001 +9.34%
Nelson 22,501 -5.51%
Marlborough 5,235 +19.76%
Canterbury 46,801 +22.09%
Westland 15,357 -1.13%
Otago 60,722 +25.00%
Southland 8,769 +10.39%

Birthplace

Birthplace of New Zealand residents Population Population increase or decrease
New Zealand 93,474 +45.93%
England 67,044 +2.17%
Scotland 36,871 +5.86%
Ireland 29,733 +6.36%
Germany 2,416 -14.86%
Wales 1,345 +1.97%
United States 1,249 +2.96%
France 551 -0.36%

References

  1. 1 2 "Dates of New Zealand censuses since 1851". Stats.govt.nz. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
  2. "A history of census-taking in New Zealand". Stats.govt.nz. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
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