Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Medway

Medway (E06000035) is a local authority district in South East. The district's population of 279,800 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 55th largest in England and Wales. Medway saw a population increase of 6.0% from 2011.

Demographic data for Medway

Population

279,800
people in 2021
55th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+6.0%
more people than 2011
157th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Medway
  • England and Wales
+19%
1981
2021

Density

1,444
people per square km
115th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Medway
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • Medway
  • England and Wales
Female 51%51%
Male 49%49%

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