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How the population has changed in Oxford

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

Total population 151,584 people

The total population in Oxford fell compared with 2019.

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Population density 3,324 people per sq km

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

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Median age 29 years

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

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Total population in Oxford

In 2020, Oxford was the 18th largest local authority in the South East, with a total population of 151,584. A decrease compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in the South East

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

Population density in Oxford

In 2020, the population density in Oxford was 3,324 people per square kilometre, which was more than the South East (483), and more than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in the South East

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

Median age in Oxford

In 2020, the median age in Oxford was 29 years, which was younger than the South East (42 years), and younger than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in the South East

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

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