Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Chelmsford

Chelmsford (E07000070) is a local authority district in Essex. The district's population of 181,500 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 112nd largest in England and Wales. Chelmsford saw a population increase of 7.8% from 2011.


Demographic data for Chelmsford

Population

181,500
people in 2021
112nd largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+7.8%
more people than 2011
104th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Chelmsford
  • England and Wales
+32%
1981
2021

Density

536
people per square km
182nd densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Chelmsford
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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