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How the population has changed in Shropshire

Demographic trends in Shropshire and other local authorities within the UK from 2002 to 2020

Last updated:
1 January 2025

Shropshire's demographics, 2020:

Total population 325,415 people

The total population in Shropshire rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 102 people per sq km

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

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Median age 48 years

The average age in Shropshire 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 Shropshire

In 2020, Shropshire was the fourth largest local authority in the West Midlands, with a total population of 325,415. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in the West Midlands

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

Population density in Shropshire

In 2020, the population density in Shropshire was 102 people per square kilometre, which was less than the West Midlands (459), and less than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in the West Midlands

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

Median age in Shropshire

In 2020, the median age in Shropshire was 48 years, which was older than the West Midlands (40 years), and older than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in the West Midlands

Median age in years, 2020
Source: Office for National Statistics
North East
North West
Yorkshire and The Humber
East Midlands
West Midlands
East of England
London
South East
South West
Northern Ireland
Scotland
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