Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Somerset West and Taunton

Somerset West and Taunton (E07000246) is a local authority district in Somerset. The district's population of 157,400 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 135th largest in England and Wales. Somerset West and Taunton saw a population increase of 8.7% from 2011.


Demographic data for Somerset West and Taunton

Population

157,400
people in 2021
135th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+8.7%
more people than 2011
92nd largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Somerset West and Taunton
  • England and Wales
+39%
1981
2021

Density

133
people per square km
290th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Somerset West and Taunton
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • Somerset West and Taunton
  • England and Wales
Female 51%51%
Male 49%49%

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