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How the population has changed in York

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

Total population 211,012 people

The total population in York rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 776 people per sq km

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

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Median age 38 years

The average age in York is younger than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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This is a demo article. The numbers are based on official ONS mid-year population estimates, but may not be presented accurately.

Total population in York

In 2020, York was the 12th largest local authority in Yorkshire-Humber, with a total population of 211,012. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in Yorkshire-Humber

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

Population density in York

In 2020, the population density in York was 776 people per square kilometre, which was more than Yorkshire-Humber (359), and more than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in Yorkshire-Humber

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

Median age in York

In 2020, the median age in York was 38 years, which was younger than Yorkshire-Humber (40 years), and younger than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in Yorkshire-Humber

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

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