1953 Cuba census

The 1953 Cuba census was the fourteenth national population census held in the Republic of Cuba. The day used for the census, was 28 January 1953. The census revealed a total population of 5,829,029, - an overall increase of 1,050,446 (2.01% per year) over the 1943 census figure.

Population Population counts for Cuban provinces:Censo de 1953 One.cu Provinces Males Females Population % Pinar del Río 232,238 216,184 448,422 7.7 Havana 758,683780,120 1,538,803 26.4 Matanzas 204,852 190,928 395,780 6.8 Las Villas 530,945 499,217 1,030,162 17.7 Camagüey 333,639 234,617 618,256 10.6 Oriente 924,793 872,813 1,797,606 30.8 Cuba2,985,1552,843,874 5,829,029100.0

Birthplace The number of people living in Cuba who were foreign-born continued to decrease in absolute numbers and percentage from the previous census. In 1953, 230,431 people (3.95 percent) were born outside of Cuba. Country Population Percent (%) Cuba 5,598,598 96.05 Total, Foreign-born 230,431 3.95 Europe Spain 74,561 1.28 England 14,421 - Poland - - France 886 - Italy 1,036 - Germany309 - Other European 3,338 - Africa 117 - America 38,642 - United States 6,503 - Other America 32,139 - Asia - - China 11,834 - Other Asia 3,571 - Not-identified 612 - Republic of Cuba 5,829,029 100.0Source: Censo de 1953Etnicidad cubana y seres míticos populares Dr. JESÚS GUANCHE PÉREZTablas seleccionadas. Censo de 1953 Continente o pais de origen de los nacidos en el exterior

Race Race Males Females Population % White 2,172,933 2,071,023 4,243,956 72.8 Black 379,107346,204 725,311 12.4 Yellow 15,106 1,551 16,657 0.3 Mestizo 418,009 415,096 843,105 14.5 Republic of Cuba 2,985,153 2,843,8745,829,029 100.0Source: Censo de 1953Poblacion segun color de la piel por sexos: Cifras censales comparadas, 1899-1953 (Page: 189)

See also Demographics of Cuba 1931 Cuba census 2012 Cuba census

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