1871 New Zealand census

National census of New Zealand in 1871 March 2019 January 2024 Sixth census of the colony of New Zealand New Zealand yes 1871 02 27 256,393 17.25% district Auckland (62,335) Taranaki (4,480) 1867 New Zealand census 1867 1874 New Zealand census 1874 The 1871 New Zealand census was New Zealand's sixth national census. The day used for the census was Monday, 27 February 1871. It was the first census held in New Zealand for which separate census reports were produced, rather than including population statistics in a general report of statistical information about agriculture, exports and so on.http://www.stats.govt.nz/Census/2013-census/info-about-the-census/intro-to-nz-census/history/history-summary.aspx A history of census-taking in New Zealand Stats.govt.nz 14 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161113115022/http://www.stats.govt.nz/Census/2013-census/info-about-the-census/intro-to-nz-census/history/history-summary.aspx 13 November 2016 dead The total population of the Colony of New Zealand was counted as 256,393 of whom 150,356 were males and 106,037 females – an increase of 37,725 people, 17.25% since the previous 1867 census. Only the European population was counted; no Māori census was held.http://www.stats.govt.nz/Census/2013-census/info-about-the-census/intro-to-nz-census/history/historic-census-dates.aspx Dates of New Zealand censuses since 1851 Stats.govt.nz 16 January 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20151116020058/http://www.stats.govt.nz/Census/2013-census/info-about-the-census/intro-to-nz-census/history/historic-census-dates.aspx 16 November 2015 dead Population The distribution of this population through the principal divisions of the colony reflecting the provinces 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% Westland10,453 4,904 15,357 −1.13% Otago 36,771 23,951 60,722 +25.00% Southland4,920 3,849 8,769 +10.39% 25px|border Colony of New Zealand150,356 106,037 256,393 17.25%Source: Statistics New Zealandhttps://www3.stats.govt.nz/historic_publications/1871-census/1871-results-census.html Results of A Census of New Zealand, Taken for the Night of the 27TH February, 1871 Statistics New Zealand 13 March 2019 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. Places of birth Population Percentage Population increase or decrease New Zealand 93,474 36.46% +45.93% Totals, overseas-born162,912 63.54% – England England 67,044 26.15% +2.17% Scotland Scotland 36,871 14.38% +5.86% Ireland Ireland 29,733 11.60% +6.36% 25px|border Australian colonies 12,4264.85% – Other British Dominions 4,0621.58% – German Empire Germany 2,416 0.94% −14.86% Wales Wales 1,345 0.52% +1.97% USA United States 1,249 0.49% +2.96% France 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% – Total (non-Māori) 256,393100.00% Source:SNZ 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 Christian239,542 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 Church19,9717.79%     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 2010.08%     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 8,6303.36% New Zealand 256,393100.00%Source: See also New Zealand census References Category:1871 in New Zealand Category:Censuses in New Zealand New Zealand Category:February 1871 in Oceania