Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton (E08000031) is a local authority district in West Midlands. The district's population of 263,700 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 65th largest in England and Wales. Wolverhampton saw a population increase of 5.7% from 2011.

Demographic data for Wolverhampton

Population

263,700
people in 2021
65th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+5.7%
more people than 2011
169th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Wolverhampton
  • England and Wales
+4%
1981
2021

Density

3,798
people per square km
44th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Wolverhampton
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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