Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Cornwall

Cornwall (E06000052) is a local authority district in South West. The district's population of 570,300 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 3rd largest in England and Wales. Cornwall saw a population increase of 7.1% from 2011.


Demographic data for Cornwall

Population

570,300
people in 2021
3rd largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+7.1%
more people than 2011
125th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Cornwall
  • England and Wales
+37%
1981
2021

Density

161
people per square km
274th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Cornwall
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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