Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Burnley

Burnley (E07000117) is a local authority district in Lancashire. The district's population of 94,700 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 274th largest in England and Wales. Burnley saw a population increase of 8.8% from 2011.


Demographic data for Burnley

Population

94,700
people in 2021
274th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+8.8%
more people than 2011
89th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Burnley
  • England and Wales
+4%
1981
2021

Density

856
people per square km
151st densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Burnley
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • Burnley
  • England and Wales
Female 50%51%
Male 49%49%

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