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How the population has changed in Southampton

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

Total population 252,872 people

The total population in Southampton rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 5,070 people per sq km

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

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Median age 32 years

The average age in Southampton 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 Southampton

In 2020, Southampton was the fifth largest local authority in the South East, with a total population of 252,872. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in the South East

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

Population density in Southampton

In 2020, the population density in Southampton was 5,070 people per square kilometre, which was more than the South East (483), and more than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in the South East

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

Median age in Southampton

In 2020, the median age in Southampton was 32 years, which was younger than the South East (42 years), and younger than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in the South East

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

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