2011 Census Statistics South Uist
Key Statistics
Population - 1,897
Households - 854
Average household size - 2.22 people
Broad age groups:
Under 16 - 19.0% 16 to 64 - 61.9% 65 and over - 19.1%
Able to speak Gaelic aged 3 and over - 66%
Economically active - 70%
Source: National Records of Scotland www.scotlandscensus.gov.uk
Page 1 Population
Outer Hebrides 2011 South Uist 2011 Number Percentage Number Percentage Age structure in South Uist and Outer Hebrides 2011 0 to 4 1,354 4.9 101 5.3 5 to 7 847 3.1 65 3.4 30.0 8 to 9 566 2.0 45 2.4 25.0 10 to 14 1,529 5.5 112 5.9 20.0 15 382 1.4 38 2.0 16 to 17 669 2.4 43 2.3 15.0 18 to 19 535 1.9 39 2.1 10.0 20 to 24 1,228 4.4 78 4.1 25 to 29 1,258 4.5 61 3.2 5.0 30 to 44 5,068 18.3 325 17.1 0.0 45 to 59 6,105 22.1 456 24.0
60 to 64 2,174 7.9 172 9.1 Percentage of Population 65 to 74 3,197 11.5 199 10.5 75 to 84 1,987 7.2 136 7.2 85 to 89 539 1.9 16 0.8 90 and over 246 0.9 11 0.6 Outer Hebrides South Uist All people 27,684 100.0 1,897 100.0
Age Structure Marital Status Marital Status in South Uist Out of the 1,536 As with other island areas the Single highest percentage of people was people aged 16 and 5.5 8.7 to be found in the 45 to 59 age over in South Uist, 2.5 0.1 Married group. the largest group 33.8 The largest percentage difference (49.3%) were In a registered same-sex civil was in the 45 to 59 age group married. partnership where it was 2 percentage points higher than that of the Outer The marital status of Separated 49.3 Hebrides. the people in South Uist was very similar In general, the younger age Divorced to the marital status groups were slightly higher and older age groups slightly lower of all people in the Widowed than the Outer Hebrides average. Outer Hebrides.
Page 2 Population
Age Structure by Sex in South Uist 100 90 81 8179 82 82 80 7071 71 62 64 54 5555 60 48 51 4849 52 47 42 44 40 36 41 40 33 30 3229 33 34 25 25 23 25 2019 18 16 Number 20 13 12 8 4 1 1 1 0
Males Females
Age by Sex As illustrated in the graph above the difference between the sexes varied greatly within age groups in South Uist. This was particularly so in the 65 to 69 age group where there were 23 more males than females. The variation in sexes was similar to the pattern for the Outer Hebrides as a whole, where there were more males in the younger age groups and more females in the older age groups. Up to the age of 69 there were more males than females in most age groups. From the age of 70 onwards there were more females than males, reflecting the higher life expectancy of women in the Outer Hebrides.
Overall, 51% of the population in South Uist was male, while 49% was female. As illustrated below, there was a higher percentage of males in the under 16 age group, 16 to 30 age group and 31 to 64 age group while in the 65 and over age group there was a higher percentage of females.
Aged Under 16 Aged 16 to 30 Aged 31 to 64 Aged 65 + Total 361 Total 221 Total 953 Total 362
Male Total 187 Males total 121 Males total 488 Males total 170
Female Total 174 Females total 100 Female total 465 Female total 192
% Males 51.8% % Males 54.8% % Males 51.2% % Males 47.0%
% Females 48.2% % Females 45.2% % Females 48.8% % Females 53.0%
Page 3 Households
Household Tenure Out of the 854 households in South Uist, 597 (70%) were owned. Of those owned, 393 (46%) were owned outright, while 202 (23.7%) were owned with a mortgage or loan. In the rented sector, 171 (20%) were social rented, while 65 (8%) were private rented. 21 households (2%) were living rent free. South Uist had the highest percentage of social rented houses in all island areas. The average household size in South Uist was 2.22 in comparison to 2.17 in the Outer Hebrides.
Car/Van Availability in South Uist and Outer Car/Van Availability Hebrides In the 854 households in South Uist there 50 46.7 44.7 were a total of 1,021 cars and vans. 40 The percentage of households in South 30 25.3 24.9 Uist with cars or vans, and without, was 21.7 22.8 similar to that of the Outer Hebrides as 20 illustrated in the adjacent graph. South Uist, along with North Uist, had the highest 10 5.5 3.9 2.5 2.1 percentage of households with 4 or more Percentage 0 cars/vans in island areas. No cars or One car or Two cars or Three cars or Four or more The average number of cars/vans per vans in hhold van in hhold vans in hhold vans in hhold cars or vans in household was 1.2, the same as for the hhold Outer Hebrides as a whole. South Uist Outer Hebrides
Page 4 Households
Household Type In South Uist one person households were the largest household type at 35.6% as illustrated in the adjacent chart. This was only slightly less than that of the Outer Hebrides as a whole which is 37.2%. All household types in South Uist were broadly similar to those in the Outer Hebrides as a whole.
Travel to work/study Method Travel to work/study methods in South Uist were similar to those in the Outer Hebrides as illustrated in the chart below. However, a higher percentage work or study from home and South Uist had the highest percentage of people in island areas travelling to work by bus or minibus/coach.
Travel to work/study method in South Uist and Outer Hebrides
50 44.7 45 42.5 40 35 30 23.5 25 18.4 20 15.4 16.0 15 7.9 9.8 9.3
Percentage 10 3.9 2.8 3.2 5 0.4 0.6 0.1 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.4 0.6 0 Work or Train Bus minibus Taxi or Driving a car Passenger Motorcycle Bicycle On foot Other study mainly or coach minicab or van in a car or scooter or at or from van moped home
South Uist Outer Hebrides
Page 5 Identity, Religion and Language
National Identity The majority of those living in South Uist (73%) identified themselves as having a Scottish identity only, higher than the Outer Hebrides average. South Uist also had the highest percentage in island areas identifying themselves as Scottish and other identities. All other identities are broadly similar with the Outer Hebrides.
Ethnic Identity South Uist had a slightly higher percentage of those identifying themselves as White Scottish than in the Outer Hebrides as a whole. In island areas South Uist had the lowest percentage of those identifying as White: Irish and White: Other. All ethnic groups were broadly similar to the Outer Hebrides.
(1) Includes "White: Gypsy/Traveller", "White: Polish" and "White: Other White".
Page 6 Identity, Religion and Language
Religion
The majority of people in South Uist (65%) stated that their religion was Roman Catholicism, much higher than the Outer Hebrides average of 12.3%. In island areas South Uist had the lowest percentage of people stating their religious denomination was Church of Scotland. Those stating their religious denomination was Other Christian was also much lower than the Outer Hebrides average of 19.1%.
Length of Residence in the UK in Length of Residence South Uist & Outer Hebrides in the UK 70 60.6 60 South Uist 55.7 Out of the 1,897 people living in South Uist, 33 were born outside the UK. 50 Outer Hebrides 40 The majority of those born outside the 30 UK have been resident for 10 years or 18.7 15.2 more, similar to the Outer Hebrides 20 11.6 12.1 14.1 12.1 Percentage average. 10 0 All other groups were also similar to resident for less resident for 2 resident for 5 resident for 10 that of the Outer Hebrides average. than 2 years years, but less years, but less years or more than 5 than 10
Page 7 Identity, Religion and Language
Country of Birth
Out of the 1,897 people living in South Uist, 1,864 were born in the UK. The majority of people in South Uist were born in Scotland, while the next largest group was those born in England at almost 12% (227). 15 people were born in Africa, Middle East and Asia, The Americas and the Caribbean and Antartica and Oceania and other countries. 12 people were born in other EU countries. For all the groups there was very little difference between those in South Uist and that of the Outer Hebrides as a whole.
Gaelic Skills in South Uist Language Understands only Of the 1,839 people aged 3 and over in South Uist, a total of 7% 1,374 people (74.7%) had some Gaelic ability while 465 (25.3%) Speaks, reads and had no Gaelic skills. 25% writes Gaelic Speaks/does not read The combinations of Gaelic skills, within those who have some or write Gaelic ability, are shown in the adjacent graph. The largest group was those who speak, read and write Gaelic at 41%. This was above Speaks and reads/does 1% not write Gaelic the Outer Hebrides average of 30.3% while those with no skills in 1% 41% Gaelic was below the Outer Hebrides average of 38.8%. 7% Reads/does not speak or write Gaelic In island areas South Uist had the highest percentage of those Other combination of who speak, read and write Gaelic and the highest percentage of skills in Gaelic those with Gaelic skills. 18% No skills in Gaelic
Page 8 Economy and Labour Market
Economically Active in South Uist & Outer Hebrides Economically Active 45.0 40.2 39.4 Out of the total of 1,373 people in South 40.0 South Uist 35.0 Uist aged 16-74 a total of 960 (70%) were Outer Hebrides economically active. 30.0
25.0 Of those who were economically active, 20.0 15.2 most people were in full time employment, 13.0 15.0 11.4 10.1 while 13% were in part time employment.
Percentage 10.0 4.6 4.2 South Uist, along with Barra & Vatersay, 5.0 0.7 1.8 0.0 had the lowest percentage of full–time students in all island areas. Part-time Full-time Self-employed Unemployed Full-time student
Economically Inactive in South Uist and Outer Hebrides Economically Inactive 20.0% 18.1% Out of the 1,373 people in South Uist aged 16.9% South Uist 16-74 a total of (30%) were economically Outer Hebrides inactive. 15.0%
Of those who were economically inactive most people were retired, but this was lower 10.0% than the Outer Hebrides average. 4.3% Percentage 5.0% 3.9%3.3% 3.7% South Uist had the highest percentage of 2.6% 2.8% 2.4% students; the highest percentage of long- 1.4% term sick or disabled and the highest 0.0% percentage of economically inactive: other in all island areas. Retired Student Looking after Long-term sick Economically home or family or disabled inactive: Other
Page 9 Economy and Labour Market
Economically Active Males and Females in South Uist & Outer Hebrides Economic Activity 48.5 50 46.6 As illustrated in the adjacent graph more O H Males women than men were in part-time work 45 O H Females and more men than women were in full- 40 time work. More men than women were 33.3 South Uist Males 35 self-employed and more men than 30.1 South Uist Females 30 26.1 women were unemployed. 23.3 25 South Uist had the lowest percentage of 20 16.6 14.8 females in island areas who were in part-
Percentage 15 time employment. 10 4.5 5.2 5.6 5.5 5.9 South Uist also had the lowest 3.6 2.8 3.2 5 1.5 2.1 0.7 0.8 percentage of both males and females 0 who were full-time students. Part-time Full-time Self-employed Unemployed Full-time student
Economically Inactive Males and Females in South Uist & Outer Hebrides Economic Inactivity 25 O H Males As illustrated in the adjacent graph a 20.4 19.1 O H Females higher percentage of women than men 20 were retired and a higher percentage of 15.8 South Uist Males 14.8 South Uist Females women than men were looking after 15 home or family.
10 South Uist had the highest percentage of both male and female long-term sick or 5.1 5.0 4.3 4.5 disabled in island areas and both male 3.8 3.8 4.0 3.2 4.1 5Percentage 2.9 3.1 1.6 1.7 and female economically inactive: other. 0.6 1.3 0.4 South Uist also had the highest 0 percentage of male students Retired Student Looking after home Long-term sick or Economically economically inactive in island areas. or family disabled inactive: other
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Industry of Employment South Uist & Outer Hebrides
20.0 Agriculture, forestry and fishing
17.9 Mining and quarrying 18.0 Manufacturing
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 16.0 15.0 Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities 14.0 Construction 13.0 Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles 12.0 11.411.5 10.8 Transport and storage 10.5 9.9 9.9 Accommodation and food service activities 10.0 Information and communication 7.8 7.8
Percentage 8.0 7.5 Financial and insurance activities 6.9 6.2 Real estate activities 5.8 6.0 5.3 Professional, scientific and technical activities 4.8 4.8 3.9 Administrative and support service activities 3.6 4.0 3.3 3.0 Public administration and defence, compulsory social 2.4 2.4 1.92.1 security 1.5 1.7 Education 2.0 1.2 1.2 1.0 0.9 0.9 0.7 0.5 0.9 Human health and social work activities R Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 0.0 R, S, T, U. Other S Other Service Activities T Activities of Households as Employers South Uist Outer Hebrides U Activities of Extraterritorial Organisations & Bodies
Industry of Employment The chart above illustrates industry of employment in South Uist and the Outer Hebrides. There was very little difference between industries in South Uist and the Outer Hebrides with the greatest difference in the Manufacturing industry which was 3.2 percentage points lower in South Uist. The highest percentage of people in South Uist were employed in Human Health and Social Work activities.
Page 11 Health
Long term health problem or disability: Day to day activities 90.0 Health and Unpaid Care 81.1 79.5 80.0 South Uist Long term health problem or disability: day to day 70.0 Outer Hebrides activities, general health and provision of unpaid care 60.0 was broadly similar in South Uist to that of the Outer 50.0 Hebrides. 40.0 South Uist, along with Barra & Vatersay and North
30.0 Uist, had the highest percentage in island areas of Percentage 20.0 those stating that their general health was very bad 10.2 10.8 8.8 9.8 at 1%. 10.0 0.0 Not limited Activities limited a Activities limited a lot little
General Health Provision of Unpaid Care 60.0 100.0 91.6 52.8 53.8 90.4 90.0 South Uist 50.0 South Uist 80.0 Outer Hebrides Outer Hebrides 70.0 40.0 60.0 29.6 50.0 30.0 27.9 40.0
20.0 30.0 Percentage
Percentage 13.8 13.6 20.0 5.6 10.0 10.0 5.1 1.6 1.6 1.6 2.4 2.8 3.5 1.0 1.2 0.0 0.0 No unpaid 1 to 19 hours 20 to 49 hours 50 or more Very good Good Fair Bad Very bad care a week a week hours a week
Page 12 Education
Highest level of qualification in South Uist & Outer Hebrides Qualification Levels 40.0 34.7 35.0 Level 1: O Grade, Standard Grade, Access 3 30.0 Cluster, Intermediate 1 or 2, GCSE, CSE, 30.0 26.4 24.1 Senior Certification or equivalent; GSVQ 25.0 21.9 20.6 Foundation or Intermediate, SVQ level 1 or 20.0 2, SCOTVEC Module, City and Guilds 13.7 Craft or equivalent; other school 15.0 13.0 9.3 qualifications not already mentioned
10.0 6.3 (including foreign qualifications). Percentage 5.0 Level 2: SCE Higher Grade, Higher, Advanced 0.0 Higher, CSYS, A Level, AS Level, No qualifications Census level 1 Census level 2 Census level 3 Census level 4 Advanced Senior Certificate or equivalent, qualifications qualifications qualifications qualifications GSVQ Advanced, SVQ level 3, ONC, OND, SCOTVEC National Diploma, City South Uist Outer Hebrides and Guilds Advanced Craft or equivalent.
Level 3: HNC, HND, SVQ level 4 or equivalent; other post-school but pre-Higher Education qualifications not already mentioned Education (including foreign qualifications).
There was very little variation between the different groups of Level 4: Degree, Postgraduate qualifications, qualification levels in South Uist and the Outer Hebrides. They and Masters, PhD, SVQ level 5 or equivalent; were almost the same within every group. above Professional qualifications (for example, teaching, nursing, accountancy); Other South Uist had the lowest percentage in island areas of those with Higher Education qualifications not already level 4 and above qualifications, slightly below that of the Outer mentioned (including foreign Hebrides average. The largest group were those with no qualifications). qualifications at almost 35%. South Uist, along with Harris, had the highest percentage in island areas of those with no qualifications.
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