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How the population has changed in Darlington

Demographic trends in Darlington and other local authorities within the UK from 2002 to 2020
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Darlington's demographics, 2020:

Total population 107,402 people

The total population in Darlington rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 544 people per sq km

The population density in Darlington is higher than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Median age 43 years

The average age in Darlington is older than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Total population in Darlington

In 2020, Darlington was the 11th largest local authority in the North East, with a total population of 107,402. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in the North East

Number of usual residents, 2002-2020
Source: Office for National Statistics

Population density in Darlington

In 2020, the population density in Darlington was 544 people per square kilometre, which was more than the North East (312), and more than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in the North East

Population density in people per sq km, 2020
Source: Office for National Statistics

Median age in Darlington

In 2020, the median age in Darlington was 43 years, which was older than the North East (42 years), and older than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in the North East

Median age in years, 2020
Source: Office for National Statistics

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