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How the population has changed in County Durham

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

Total population 533,149 people

The total population in County Durham rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 240 people per sq km

The population density in County Durham is lower than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Median age 43 years

The average age in County Durham 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 County Durham

In 2020, County Durham was the largest local authority in the North East, with a total population of 533,149. 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 County Durham

In 2020, the population density in County Durham was 240 people per square kilometre, which was less than the North East (312), and less 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 County Durham

In 2020, the median age in County Durham 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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