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How the population has changed in East Devon

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

Total population 148,080 people

The total population in East Devon rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 182 people per sq km

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

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Median age 51 years

The average age in East Devon 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 East Devon

In 2020, East Devon was the 12th largest local authority in the South West, with a total population of 148,080. 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 East Devon

In 2020, the population density in East Devon was 182 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 East Devon

In 2020, the median age in East Devon was 51 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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