Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Kent

Kent (E10000016) is a county in South East. The county's population of 1,576,100 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 1st largest in England. Kent saw a population increase of 7.7% from 2011.


Demographic data for Kent

Population

1,576,100
people in 2021
1st largest of 24 counties in England

10 year change

+7.7%
more people than 2011
10th largest increase of 24 counties in England

Change since 1981

  • Kent
  • England and Wales
+30%
1981
2021

Density

445
people per square km
3rd densest of 24 counties in England

Age profile

  • Kent
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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