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How the population has changed in West Lancashire

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

Total population 114,496 people

The total population in West Lancashire rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 330 people per sq km

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

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Median age 45 years

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

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Total population in West Lancashire

In 2020, West Lancashire was the 25th largest local authority in the North West, with a total population of 114,496. 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 West Lancashire

In 2020, the population density in West Lancashire was 330 people per square kilometre, which was less 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 West Lancashire

In 2020, the median age in West Lancashire was 45 years, which was older than the North West (40 years), and older 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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