Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire (E10000023) is a county in Yorkshire and The Humber. The county's population of 615,400 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 19th largest in England. North Yorkshire saw a population increase of 2.8% from 2011.


Demographic data for North Yorkshire

Population

615,400
people in 2021
19th largest of 24 counties in England

10 year change

+2.8%
more people than 2011
23rd largest increase of 24 counties in England

Change since 1981

  • North Yorkshire
  • England and Wales
+24%
1981
2021

Density

77
people per square km
23rd densest of 24 counties in England

Age profile

  • North Yorkshire
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • North Yorkshire
  • England and Wales
Female 51%51%
Male 49%49%

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