Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Shropshire

Shropshire (E06000051) is a local authority district in West Midlands. The district's population of 323,600 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 35th largest in England and Wales. Shropshire saw a population increase of 5.7% from 2011.


Demographic data for Shropshire

Population

323,600
people in 2021
35th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+5.7%
more people than 2011
168th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Shropshire
  • England and Wales
+31%
1981
2021

Density

101
people per square km
306th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Shropshire
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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