Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Southampton

Southampton (E06000045) is a local authority district in South East. The district's population of 249,000 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 71st largest in England and Wales. Southampton saw a population increase of 5.1% from 2011.


Demographic data for Southampton

Population

249,000
people in 2021
71st largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+5.1%
more people than 2011
187th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Southampton
  • England and Wales
+23%
1981
2021

Density

4,992
people per square km
26th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Southampton
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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