The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 26
VI.—The Census
VI.—The Census.
In accordance with the provisions of law, the Board of Education ordered the census of the Kingdom to be taken, December 27th, 1872. Every precaution was observed at the Office of the Board to insure as correct a return as possible. The following figures relating to the children in the nation will tend to diminish the sorrow felt at the continued decrease of the population.
Percentage of children, under 15, to total pop'n | 1872 | 27.76 |
Percentage of children, under 15, to total pop'n | 1866 | 26.47 |
Comparative gain | 1872 | 1.29 |
Per cent, of children under 15, to married women. | 1872 | 129.— |
Per cent, of children under 15, to married women. | 1866 | 107.— |
Comparative gain | 1872 | 22.— |
Children born during the sexennial period | 1860-1866 | 6838 |
Children born during the sexennial period | 1866-1872 | 6869 |
Comparative gain | 1872 | 31 |
The total cost incurred in taking the census has been $3,515.
Copies of the tables accompany this report.