The Borough of Bury serves a wide and diverse ethnic population. The most recent census was completed in 2001, and showed the following results for the major race and religious groupings:
Ethnic groups in Bury
| Ethnicity |
Bury population (%) |
| White British |
90.75 |
| Asian or Asian British: Pakistani |
3.04 |
| Asian or Asian British: Indian |
0.67 |
| Chinese |
0.51 |
| Black or Black British: Caribbean |
0.28 |
| Black or Black British: African |
0.15 |
| Asian or Asian British: Bangladeshi |
0.09 |
Religious groups in Bury
| Religion |
Bury population (%) |
| Christian |
73.68 |
| No religion |
10.16 |
| Jewish |
4.94 |
| Muslim |
3.74 |
| Hindu |
0.37 |
| Buddist |
0.14 |
| Sikh |
0.11 |
Bury Council values this diversity, and continually aims to strengthen it's links with all communities. For further information please use the links on the left of the page.
