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How the population has changed in Ashford

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

Total population 131,018 people

The total population in Ashford rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 226 people per sq km

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

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Median age 42 years

The average age in Ashford 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 Ashford

In 2020, Ashford was the 32nd largest local authority in the South East, with a total population of 131,018. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in the South East

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

Population density in Ashford

In 2020, the population density in Ashford was 226 people per square kilometre, which was less than the South East (483), and less than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in the South East

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

Median age in Ashford

In 2020, the median age in Ashford was 42 years, which was the same as the South East (42 years), and older than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in the South East

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

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