People of Ascension Island
Population
7,601
Age Distribution
0-14 years
716 (Male), 690 (Females)
15-64 years
2,754 (Male), 2,618 (Females)
65 years and over
381 (Male), 442 (Females)
Population Growth Rate
0%
Ethnic Groups
African descent 50%, white 25%, Chinese 25%
Religions
Anglican (majority), Baptist, Seventh-Day Adventist, Roman Catholic.
Languages
English
Life Expectancy
Total
78.27
Among Males
75.36
Among Females
81.33
Nationality
Noun
Saint Helenian(s)
Adjective
Saint Helenian
Literacy Rates
Definition
Age 20 and over can read and write.
Total
97%
Among Males
97%
Among Females
98%