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The population in North Woolwich was 4,409 in 1911, and
was 3,970 in 1921, a decrease of 439 persons. The decrease
here is due, in all probability, to the displacement of population
caused by the demolition of many houses when the
new dock was being constructed. The large increase in the
population of St. Nicholas and Eltham Wards during the
intercensal period is attributed by the Registrar General to
the continued occupation of accommodation provided during
the war for workers in munitions. The population in the
registration districts was as follows:—Woolwich, 36,179;
West Plumstead, 40,955; East Plumstead, 34,947; Eltham,
28,308. The number of persons per acre taken over the
Administrative County was 60. Woolwich, with 17, shows
the lowest density, being followed by Lewisham and Greenwich,
with densities of 25 and 26, respectively.
The following Table, No. 2, shows the age and sex groupings
(quinquennial groups) of the population at the time of the
Census. For comparative purposes the number of persons
in 1911 is also shown, and the percentage increase or decrease
at each age period. It may be inferred from this
table that the population as a whole is becoming older,
i.e., the average age is increasing. The small increase in the
group (0-4 years), and the decrease in the group (5-9 years)
must be attributed to the war.