Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Rotherham

Rotherham (E08000018) is a local authority district in Yorkshire and The Humber. The district's population of 265,800 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 62nd largest in England and Wales. Rotherham saw a population increase of 3.3% from 2011.


Demographic data for Rotherham

Population

265,800
people in 2021
62nd largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+3.3%
more people than 2011
236th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Rotherham
  • England and Wales
+6%
1981
2021

Density

928
people per square km
147th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Rotherham
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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