Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Derby

Derby (E06000015) is a local authority district in East Midlands. The district's population of 261,400 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 67th largest in England and Wales. Derby saw a population increase of 5.1% from 2011.


Demographic data for Derby

Population

261,400
people in 2021
67th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+5.1%
more people than 2011
189th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Derby
  • England and Wales
+22%
1981
2021

Density

3,350
people per square km
54th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Derby
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • Derby
  • England and Wales
Female 50%51%
Male 50%49%

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