Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Merton

Merton (E09000024) is a local authority district in London. The district's population of 215,200 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 88th largest in England and Wales. Merton saw a population increase of 7.8% from 2011.


Demographic data for Merton

Population

215,200
people in 2021
88th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+7.8%
more people than 2011
107th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Merton
  • England and Wales
+30%
1981
2021

Density

5,720
people per square km
19th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Merton
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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