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How the population has changed in Cornwall

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

Total population 573,299 people

The total population in Cornwall rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 162 people per sq km

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

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Median age 48 years

The average age in Cornwall 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 Cornwall

In 2020, Cornwall was the largest local authority in the South West, with a total population of 573,299. 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 Cornwall

In 2020, the population density in Cornwall was 162 people per square kilometre, which was less than the South West (237), and less 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 Cornwall

In 2020, the median age in Cornwall was 48 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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