Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Cumbria

Cumbria (E10000006) is a county in North West. The county's population of 499,800 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 24th largest in England. Cumbria saw a population decrease of 0.0% from 2011.


Demographic data for Cumbria

Population

499,800
people in 2021
24th largest of 24 counties in England

10 year change

-0.0%
fewer people than 2011
24th largest increase of 24 counties in England

Change since 1981

  • Cumbria
  • England and Wales
+6%
1981
2021

Density

74
people per square km
24th densest of 24 counties in England

Age profile

  • Cumbria
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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