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How the population has changed in Copeland

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

Total population 68,041 people

The total population in Copeland fell compared with 2019.

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Population density 93 people per sq km

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

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Median age 47 years

The average age in Copeland is older than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Total population in Copeland

In 2020, Copeland was the 36th largest local authority in the North West, with a total population of 68,041. A decrease compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in the North West

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

Population density in Copeland

In 2020, the population density in Copeland was 93 people per square kilometre, which was less than the North West (522), and less than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in the North West

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

Median age in Copeland

In 2020, the median age in Copeland was 47 years, which was older than the North West (40 years), and older than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in the North West

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

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