Dacorum has a total population of 137,799 people according to the 2001 Census. The population is split between the towns of Hemel Hempstead (81,143 people), Berkhamsted (16,498 people), and Tring (13,319 people), as well as rural areas (26,839 people). 14% of Dacorum's population has a disability, and 4.8% are from ethnic minorities. The borough has low levels of overall deprivation, though there are some small pockets of higher deprivation.

1. Introduction to Dacorum
GENERAL INFORMATION

3. Statistical Data – 2001 Census
Population:
Hemel Hempstead 81,143
Berkhamsted 16,498
Tring 13,319
Rural 26,839
Total 137,799

4. Statistical Data – 2001 Census
Population:
Male 67,491 Female 70,307
Age: 0-19 34,991
20-59 74,577
60+ 27,558

5. Statistical Data – 2001 Census
Population:
14% have a disability
4.8% are from ethnic minorities (significant
change since the 2001 Census)
10% of residents provide unpaid care

6. Statistical Data – 2001 Census
General Information
78.8% of the working age population (16-64) in Dacorum are in
employment.
Unemployment in the borough currently stands at 5.3%
7.5% of working population have no qualifications
There was an 11% decrease in crime in Dacorum (quarters 1 and 2,
2011/12) when compared with the same period in 2010/11
Life expectancy – Male 80.5 years and female 83.4 years
However Life expectancy is 8.4 years lower for men and 7.4 years
lower for women in the most deprived areas of Dacorum than
in the least deprived areas

7. Statistical Data – 2001 Census
General Information
There were 7,300 enterprises active in Dacorum in 2009.
The greatest proportion (80%) of Dacorum's businesses are
micro businesses employing under 4 employees
The top five industries in Dacorum by number of enterprises are:
– Professional, scientific and technical (19%)
– Construction (15%)
– Information and communication (12%)
– Arts, entertainment, recreation and other services (8%)
– Business administration and support services (8%)

8. Statistical Data – 2001 Census
General Information
As a borough, Dacorum has low levels of deprivation.
• The Indices for Multiple Deprivation score for Dacorum is 10.9
• The borough ranks at 267 out of 326 local authority areas, placing it in the
20% least deprived local authority areas in the country.
• However, it is important to note that there are several small areas (LSOAs)
throughout the borough where deprivation is very apparent.
• 15.2% of households in Dacorum claim housing benefit.
• 16.6% of households in the borough claim council tax benefit.
• 13.5% of all households in Dacorum claim both housing and council tax
benefit