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How the population has changed in North Somerset

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

Total population 215,574 people

The total population in North Somerset rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 577 people per sq km

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

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Median age 46 years

The average age in North Somerset is older 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 North Somerset

In 2020, North Somerset was the ninth largest local authority in the South West, with a total population of 215,574. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in the South West

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

Population density in North Somerset

In 2020, the population density in North Somerset was 577 people per square kilometre, which was more than the South West (237), and more than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in the South West

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

Median age in North Somerset

In 2020, the median age in North Somerset was 46 years, which was older than the South West (44 years), and older than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in the South West

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

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