Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Devon

Devon (E10000008) is a county in South West. The county's population of 811,600 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 11th largest in England. Devon saw a population increase of 8.7% from 2011.


Demographic data for Devon

Population

811,600
people in 2021
11th largest of 24 counties in England

10 year change

+8.7%
more people than 2011
6th largest increase of 24 counties in England

Change since 1981

  • Devon
  • England and Wales
+40%
1981
2021

Density

124
people per square km
22nd densest of 24 counties in England

Age profile

  • Devon
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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