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How the population has changed in Scarborough

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

Total population 108,737 people

The total population in Scarborough fell compared with 2019.

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Population density 133 people per sq km

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

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Median age 50 years

The average age in Scarborough 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 Scarborough

In 2020, Scarborough was the 16th largest local authority in Yorkshire-Humber, with a total population of 108,737. A decrease compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in Yorkshire-Humber

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

Population density in Scarborough

In 2020, the population density in Scarborough was 133 people per square kilometre, which was less than Yorkshire-Humber (359), and less than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in Yorkshire-Humber

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

Median age in Scarborough

In 2020, the median age in Scarborough was 50 years, which was older than Yorkshire-Humber (40 years), and older than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in Yorkshire-Humber

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

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