Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Barnsley

Barnsley (E08000016) is a local authority district in Yorkshire and The Humber. The district's population of 244,600 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 74th largest in England and Wales. Barnsley saw a population increase of 5.8% from 2011.


Demographic data for Barnsley

Population

244,600
people in 2021
74th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+5.8%
more people than 2011
163rd largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Barnsley
  • England and Wales
+9%
1981
2021

Density

743
people per square km
158th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Barnsley
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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