Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Dorset

Dorset (E06000059) is a local authority district in South West. The district's population of 379,600 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 18th largest in England and Wales. Dorset saw a population increase of 4.0% from 2011.

Demographic data for Dorset

Population

379,600
people in 2021
18th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+4.0%
more people than 2011
228th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Dorset
  • England and Wales
+33%
1981
2021

Density

152
people per square km
282nd densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Dorset
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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