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How the population has changed in Lincoln

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

Total population 100,049 people

The total population in Lincoln rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 2,803 people per sq km

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

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Median age 33 years

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

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Total population in Lincoln

In 2020, Lincoln was the 25th largest local authority in the East Midlands, with a total population of 100,049. 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 Lincoln

In 2020, the population density in Lincoln was 2,803 people per square kilometre, which was more than the East Midlands (311), and more 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 Lincoln

In 2020, the median age in Lincoln was 33 years, which was younger than the East Midlands (41 years), and younger 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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