Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Bolton

Bolton (E08000001) is a local authority district in North West. The district's population of 296,000 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 47th largest in England and Wales. Bolton saw a population increase of 6.9% from 2011.


Demographic data for Bolton

Population

296,000
people in 2021
47th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+6.9%
more people than 2011
133rd largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Bolton
  • England and Wales
+14%
1981
2021

Density

2,117
people per square km
91st densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Bolton
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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