Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Colchester

Colchester (E07000071) is a local authority district in Essex. The district's population of 192,700 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 102nd largest in England and Wales. Colchester saw a population increase of 11.3% from 2011.


Demographic data for Colchester

Population

192,700
people in 2021
102nd largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+11.3%
more people than 2011
43rd largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Colchester
  • England and Wales
+46%
1981
2021

Density

587
people per square km
167th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Colchester
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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