The 2001 Census was held on Sunday 29 April 2001. It provides the most up to date and detailed information on the country's population. The figures supply valuable insight into trends and allow government and local authorities to plan housing, education, transport, services and the use of resources for the future.

The following links provide figures for St Edmundsbury, its towns, wards and parishes. The profiles provide summary data for Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill and the borough's wards. The subject information sheets provide town and parish data on topics such as population, unemployment and method of travel to work.