Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Lancashire

Lancashire (E10000017) is a county in North West. The county's population of 1,235,300 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 4th largest in England. Lancashire saw a population increase of 5.5% from 2011.


Demographic data for Lancashire

Population

1,235,300
people in 2021
4th largest of 24 counties in England

10 year change

+5.5%
more people than 2011
17th largest increase of 24 counties in England

Change since 1981

  • Lancashire
  • England and Wales
+15%
1981
2021

Density

427
people per square km
6th densest of 24 counties in England

Age profile

  • Lancashire
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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