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How the population has changed in Swindon

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

Total population 222,881 people

The total population in Swindon rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 969 people per sq km

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

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Median age 41 years

The average age in Swindon 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 Swindon

In 2020, Swindon was the eighth largest local authority in the South West, with a total population of 222,881. 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 Swindon

In 2020, the population density in Swindon was 969 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 Swindon

In 2020, the median age in Swindon was 41 years, which was younger than the South West (44 years), and the same as 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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