People and Society of Anguilla

Nationality

noun: Anguillan(s) adjective: Anguillan

Ethnic Groups

African/Black 85.3%, Hispanic 4.9%, mixed 3.8%, White 3.2%, East Indian/Indian 1%, other 1.6%, unspecified 0.3%

Population

14,764

Population (Male / Female)

male: 9,107 female: 10,309

Population Distribution

most of the population is concentrated in The Valley in the center of the island; settlmement is fairly uniform in the southwest, but rather sparce in the northeast

Urban Population

urban population: 100% of total population rate of urbanization: 0.47% annual rate of change

Population in Major Urban Areas

1,000 THE VALLEY (capital)

Age Structure

0-14 years: 20.8% (male 2,056/female 1,992) 15-64 years: 67.5% (male 5,958/female 7,147) 65 years and over: 11.7% (male 1,093/female 1,170)

Median Age

total: 37.1 years male: 34.8 years female: 39 years

Sex Ratio at Birth

at birth: 1.03 male(s)/female 0-14 years: 1.03 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 0.83 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.93 male(s)/female total population: 0.88 male(s)/female

There is only one hospital, Princess Alexandra Hospital (telephone: 264-497-2551), and a handful of clinics in Anguilla, so medical facilities are limited. Serious problems requiring extensive care or major surgery will require evacuation to the United States, often at considerable expense. It is strongly recommended that you obtain international travel insurance before undertaking any overseas travel.

Life Expectancy at Birth

total population: 82.6 years male: 80 years female: 85.3 years

Infant Mortality Rate

total: 3 deaths/1,000 live births male: 3.9 deaths/1,000 live births female: 2.1 deaths/1,000 live births

Drinking Water Source

improved: urban: 97.5% of population total: 97.5% of population unimproved: urban: 2.5% of population total: 2.5% of population

Sanitation Facility Access

improved: urban: 99.1% of population total: 99.1% of population unimproved: urban: 0.9% of population total: 0.9% of population

Literacy Definition

age 12 and over can read and write

• other52.0%
• Anglican Methodist33.0%
• Seventh-Day Adventist7.0%
• Baptist5.0%
• Roman Catholic3.0%

English (official)

English (official)

• English

Crime Information

While Anguilla's crime rate is relatively low, both petty and violent crimes do occur. There has been an increase in youth gang activity, mostly limited to local village centers. There have been no known incidents involving tourists. Take common-sense precautions to ensure your personal security, such as avoiding carrying large amounts of cash or displaying expensive jewelry. You should not leave valuables unattended in hotel rooms or on the beach. Use hotel safety deposit facilities to safeguard all valuables and travel documents. Similarly, keep your lodgings locked at all times, whether you are present or away, and do not leave valuables in vehicles, even when locked.