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How the population has changed in Lancaster

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

Total population 148,119 people

The total population in Lancaster rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 261 people per sq km

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

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Median age 39 years

The average age in Lancaster is younger than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Total population in Lancaster

In 2020, Lancaster was the 20th largest local authority in the North West, with a total population of 148,119. 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 Lancaster

In 2020, the population density in Lancaster was 261 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 Lancaster

In 2020, the median age in Lancaster was 39 years, which was younger than 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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