Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Somerset

Somerset (E10000027) is a county in South West. The county's population of 571,600 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 22nd largest in England. Somerset saw a population increase of 7.9% from 2011.

Demographic data for Somerset

Population

571,600
people in 2021
22nd largest of 24 counties in England

10 year change

+7.9%
more people than 2011
9th largest increase of 24 counties in England

Change since 1981

  • Somerset
  • England and Wales
+37%
1981
2021

Density

166
people per square km
20th densest of 24 counties in England

Age profile

  • Somerset
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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