Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Chorley

Chorley (E07000118) is a local authority district in Lancashire. The district's population of 117,800 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 214th largest in England and Wales. Chorley saw a population increase of 9.9% from 2011.


Demographic data for Chorley

Population

117,800
people in 2021
214th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+9.9%
more people than 2011
60th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Chorley
  • England and Wales
+30%
1981
2021

Density

581
people per square km
170th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Chorley
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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