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How the population has changed in Burnley

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

Total population 89,344 people

The total population in Burnley rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 807 people per sq km

The population density in Burnley is higher than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Median age 40 years

The average age in Burnley is younger 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 Burnley

In 2020, Burnley was the 32nd largest local authority in the North West, with a total population of 89,344. An increase 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 Burnley

In 2020, the population density in Burnley was 807 people per square kilometre, which was more than the North West (522), and more 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 Burnley

In 2020, the median age in Burnley was 40 years, which was the same as the North West (40 years), and younger 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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