Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

County Durham

County Durham (E06000047) is a local authority district in North East. The district's population of 522,100 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 8th largest in England and Wales. County Durham saw a population increase of 1.7% from 2011.


Demographic data for County Durham

Population

522,100
people in 2021
8th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+1.7%
more people than 2011
278th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • County Durham
  • England and Wales
+4%
1981
2021

Density

235
people per square km
243rd densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • County Durham
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • County Durham
  • England and Wales
Female 51%51%
Male 49%49%

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