Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Croydon

Croydon (E09000008) is a local authority district in London. The district's population of 390,800 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 16th largest in England and Wales. Croydon saw a population increase of 7.5% from 2011.


Demographic data for Croydon

Population

390,800
people in 2021
16th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+7.5%
more people than 2011
115th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Croydon
  • England and Wales
+24%
1981
2021

Density

4,519
people per square km
31st densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Croydon
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • Croydon
  • England and Wales
Female 52%51%
Male 48%49%

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