1871 New Zealand census

The 1871 New Zealand census was New Zealand's sixth national census.[1] 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.[2]

Sixth census of the
colony of New Zealand
27 February 1871 (1871-02-27)
General information
CountryNew Zealand
Results
Total population256,393 ( 17.25%)
Most populous ​districtAuckland (62,335)
Least populous ​districtTaranaki (4,480)

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.[1]

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
Auckland35,50226,83362,335+29.00%
Taranaki2,5721,9084,480+2.77%
Hawke's Bay3,5962,4636,059+14.68%
Wellington13,18010,82124,001+9.34%
Nelson14,2578,24422,501−5.51%
Marlborough3,2352,0005,235+19.76%
Canterbury25,78121,02046,801+22.09%
Westland10,4534,90415,357−1.13%
Otago36,77123,95160,722+25.00%
Southland4,9203,8498,769+10.39%
Colony of New Zealand150,356106,037256,393 17.25%
Source: Statistics New Zealand[3]

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.[3]

Places of birth Population
 Percentage Population increase or decrease
New Zealand93,47436.46%+45.93%
Totals, overseas-born162,91263.54%–
England67,04426.15%+2.17%
Scotland36,87114.38%+5.86%
Ireland29,73311.60%+6.36%
Australian Colonies12,4264.85%–
Other British Dominions4,0621.58%–
Germany2,4160.94%−14.86%
Wales1,3450.52%+1.97%
United States1,2490.49%+2.96%
France5510.22%−0.36%
Other Foreign Countries
(Incl:China)		5,8592.28%–
At sea8230.32%–
Not specified5400.21%–
Total (non-Māori)256,393100.00%
Source:SNZ[3]

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.

Denomination1871 census
PopulationPercentage
Christian239,54294.51%
    Church of England102,38939.93%
    Presbyterians63,62424.82%
    Roman; Catholics and Catholics undefined35,60813.89%
    Wesleyan Methodist Church19,9717.79%
    Baptists4,7321.84%
    Congregational Independents3,9411.54%
    Lutheran Church2,3410.91%
    Primitive Methodists1,8831.73%
    Society of Friends2010.08%
    Protestants (No Particular Denomination Specified)4,8521.98%
Hebrews1,2620.50%
Otherwise described6,0972.38%
Not described8620.33%
Objecting to state8,6303.36%
New Zealand256,393100.00%
Source:[3]

See also

References
  1. "Dates of New Zealand censuses since 1851". Stats.govt.nz. Archived from the original on 16 November 2015. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
  2. "A history of census-taking in New Zealand". Stats.govt.nz. Archived from the original on 13 November 2016. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  3. "Results of A Census of New Zealand, Taken for the Night of the 27TH February, 1871". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
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