Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Staffordshire

Staffordshire (E10000028) is a county in West Midlands. The county's population of 876,100 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 9th largest in England. Staffordshire saw a population increase of 3.3% from 2011.

Demographic data for Staffordshire

Population

876,100
people in 2021
9th largest of 24 counties in England

10 year change

+3.3%
more people than 2011
21st largest increase of 24 counties in England

Change since 1981

  • Staffordshire
  • England and Wales
+16%
1981
2021

Density

334
people per square km
11th densest of 24 counties in England

Age profile

  • Staffordshire
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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