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How the population has changed in Preston

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

Total population 144,147 people

The total population in Preston rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 1,013 people per sq km

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

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Median age 35 years

The average age in Preston 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 Preston

In 2020, Preston was the 21st largest local authority in the North West, with a total population of 144,147. 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 Preston

In 2020, the population density in Preston was 1,013 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 Preston

In 2020, the median age in Preston was 35 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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