Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Bristol

Bristol (E06000023) is a local authority district in South West. The district's population of 472,400 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 11th largest in England and Wales. Bristol saw a population increase of 10.3% from 2011.


Demographic data for Bristol

Population

472,400
people in 2021
11th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+10.3%
more people than 2011
55th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Bristol
  • England and Wales
+23%
1981
2021

Density

4,308
people per square km
38th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Bristol
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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