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How the population has changed in Braintree

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

Total population 153,091 people

The total population in Braintree rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 250 people per sq km

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

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Median age 44 years

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

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Total population in Braintree

In 2020, Braintree was the 16th largest local authority in the East of England, with a total population of 153,091. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in the East of England

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

Population density in Braintree

In 2020, the population density in Braintree was 250 people per square kilometre, which was less than the East of England (328), and less than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in the East of England

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

Median age in Braintree

In 2020, the median age in Braintree was 44 years, which was older than the East of England (42 years), and older than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in the East of England

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

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