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1913
Such a census was made once, in 1896, but not since, although it was
generally understood at that time, that one would be taken in the future.
Meanwhile it is necessary to accept the estimate of the Registrar General,
and to calculate the populations of the sub-districts of the borough by his
methods.

Of these seven districts three are credited with an increase in their population
since the census. Thus Tufnell is estimated to have increased by 376,
Upper Holloway by 778, and South-East Islington by 3,392. On the other
hand, four districts are supposed to have decreased, Tollington by 802, Lower
Holloway by 501, Highbury by 4,715, and Barnsbury by 346.
Age Distribution of the Population.—The manner in which the
population is distributed according to the ages of the people is undergoing a
gradual change. Calculations made by the Medical Officer of Health clearly
indicate that this change is in a direction which will adversely affect the death
rate; in other words, the population is gradually becoming older.
In every thousand persons living in 1881, 537 were under 25 years of age;
374 were between 25 and 55, and 89 were 55 and over. In 1891 the figures
were 524 under 25 years of age; 383 were between 25 and 55; and 93 over 55.
In 1901 492 were under 25 years of age; 405 between 25 and 55; and 103
were over 55. In 1911 they had altered still further, for only 461 were under
25; while 417 were between 25 and 55, and 122 over 55.