Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Norfolk

Norfolk (E10000020) is a county in East of England. The county's population of 916,200 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 7th largest in England. Norfolk saw a population increase of 6.8% from 2011.

Demographic data for Norfolk

Population

916,200
people in 2021
7th largest of 24 counties in England

10 year change

+6.8%
more people than 2011
13th largest increase of 24 counties in England

Change since 1981

  • Norfolk
  • England and Wales
+34%
1981
2021

Density

170
people per square km
19th densest of 24 counties in England

Age profile

  • Norfolk
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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