Zealand census, an increase of 57 people (6.4%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 27 people (2.9%) since the 2006 census. There were 429 households. There were 468 males and 480 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.97 males per female. The median age was 50.9 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 147 people (15.5%) aged under 15 years, 114 (12.0%) aged 15 to 29, 399 (42.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 291 (30.7%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 91.8% European/Pākehā, 14.6% Māori, 1.3% Pacific peoples, 1.9% Asian, and 1.9% other ethnicities (totals add to more than 100% since people could identify with multiple ethnicities). The proportion of people born overseas was 8.9%, compared with 27.1% nationally. Although some people objected to giving their religion, 51.9% had no religion, 38.9% were Christian, 0.3% were Buddhist and 1.9% had other religions. Of those at least 15 years old, 72 (9.0%) people had a bachelor or higher degree, and 246 (30.7%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $22,800, compared with $31,800 nationally. 87 people (10.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 291 (36.3%) people were employed full-time, 138 (17.2%) were part-time, and 27 (3.4%) were unemployed. Education Palmerston School is a contributing primary school catering for years 1 to 6 with a roll of students. Palmerston School was operating in 1866. East Otago High School is a school for years 7 to 13 with a roll of students. It was preceded by Palmerston District High School in 1877, with a new building constructed in 1886. East Otago High School opened as a replacement in 1969. Both schools are coeducational. Rolls are as of References Sources Anderson, A. (1983) When All the Moa-Ovens Grew Cold Dunedin, NZ: Otago Heritage Books Anderson, A. (1998) The Welcome of Strangers Dunedin, NZ; University of Otago Press, with Dunedin City Council pb. Anderson, A (and others) (1996) Shag River Mouth Canberra, Aus; The Australian National University. . Dann, C. & Peat, N. (1989). Dunedin, North and South Otago. Wellington, NZ: GP Books. . Entwisle, P. (2005) Taka a Vignette Life of William Tucker 1784-1817 Dunedin, NZ: Port Daniel Press. . Griffiths, G. (1982) In the Land of Dwindle River Dunedin, NZ: Otago Heritage Books. Moore, C.W.S.(1958) Northern Approaches Dunedin, NZ: Otago Centennial Historical Committee. Waitaki District Populated places in