Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

South Somerset

South Somerset (E07000189) is a local authority district in Somerset. The district's population of 172,700 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 122nd largest in England and Wales. South Somerset saw a population increase of 7.1% from 2011.


Demographic data for South Somerset

Population

172,700
people in 2021
122nd largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+7.1%
more people than 2011
127th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • South Somerset
  • England and Wales
+34%
1981
2021

Density

180
people per square km
268th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • South Somerset
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • South Somerset
  • England and Wales
Female 51%51%
Male 49%49%

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