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Muslim Council: 6.5% Population, Young, 150k Voter Gain

5/17/2026

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The Muslim Council of Britain released its “British Muslims in Numbers” report analysing England and Wales census data.
Muslims comprise 6.5 percent of the population with a median age of 27, one of the youngest groups.
Lone-parent families represent 10.3 percent of Muslim households while home-ownership is 41.5 percent, below the national average.
Researchers say lowering the voting age to 16 could add about 150,000 Muslim voters, boosting political influence.

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The Muslim Council of Britain released its “British Muslims in Numbers” report analysing England and Wales census data.
Muslims comprise 6.5 percent of the population with a median age of 27, one of the youngest groups.
Lone-parent families represent 10.3 percent of Muslim households while home-ownership is 41.5 percent, below the national average.
Researchers say lowering the voting age to 16 could add about 150,000 Muslim voters, boosting political influence.