Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Wigan

Wigan (E08000010) is a local authority district in North West. The district's population of 329,300 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 32nd largest in England and Wales. Wigan saw a population increase of 3.6% from 2011.

Demographic data for Wigan

Population

329,300
people in 2021
32nd largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+3.6%
more people than 2011
234th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Wigan
  • England and Wales
+7%
1981
2021

Density

1,750
people per square km
99th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Wigan
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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