Bermuda Society: Statistical Information

  • At the 2000 Census Bermuda’s population stood at 62,059 which represents a 6% increase since the 1991 Census. Bermudians comprise 71% of the total population.
  • Blacks represent 55% of our population, whites 34%, mixed race 6%, Asian 2%. An additional 3% fell into the category of “other” while 268 people did not respond.
  • Pembroke has the most inhabitants of any parish and St. George’s the least. Their populations stand at 5,358 and 1,394 respectively.
  • Bermuda has many beautiful churches with most well-supported by devout parishioners. Twelve religious groups are listed in the 2000 Census, by attendance the following are the top five:
    • Anglican–23%
    • Roman Catholic–15%
    • A.M.E–11%
    • Seventh Day Adventist–7%
    • Non-denominational–6%
  • Bermuda is an English speaking island, but you are also likely to hear Portuguese. Other languages are spoken by residents from around the world. See Translations in your Yellow Pages®.