East Riding of Yorkshire facts & figures

Population: 330,900 (2006)

Number of people of working age
(16-74 years): 197,400 (2006)

Number of people who are economically active (aged 16-74): 163,000 (2006)
- men: 86,700 (2006)
-women: 76,300 (2006)

Number of people in employment: 156,200 (2006)

78.9% of people of working age are in employment

Source: Yorkshire Futures www.yorkshirefutures.com

Statistical Information

Pocklington information:

Population: 7,632 (2001 Census)

Important occupational sectors: agriculture & horticulture, logistics, business & administration

Some employers: Power Health, Phosyn, Phoenix Software, Kerry Sweet Ingredients

Market Weighton information

Population: 4,609 (2001 Census)

Important occupational areas: agriculture & horticulture, logistics, business & administration

Goole information:

Population: 18,741 (2001 Census)

Important occupational areas: ports, logistics, food, engineering & manufacturing

Some employers: Croda Universal Ltd, Brewers Fayre & Travel Inn, Associated British Ports (ABP), Guardian Glass, Goole Courier, Goole Leisure Centre, ICI.