Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Manchester

Manchester (E08000003) is a local authority district in North West. The district's population of 552,000 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 6th largest in England and Wales. Manchester saw a population increase of 9.7% from 2011.

Demographic data for Manchester

Population

552,000
people in 2021
6th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+9.7%
more people than 2011
63rd largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Manchester
  • England and Wales
+26%
1981
2021

Density

4,773
people per square km
30th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Manchester
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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