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How the population has changed in Boston

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

Total population 70,837 people

The total population in Boston rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 195 people per sq km

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

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Median age 42 years

The average age in Boston 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 Boston

In 2020, Boston was the 32nd largest local authority in the East Midlands, with a total population of 70,837. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in the East Midlands

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

Population density in Boston

In 2020, the population density in Boston was 195 people per square kilometre, which was less than the East Midlands (311), and less than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in the East Midlands

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

Median age in Boston

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

Oldest local authorities in the East Midlands

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

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