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How the population has changed in Ipswich

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

Total population 135,979 people

The total population in Ipswich fell compared with 2019.

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Population density 3,442 people per sq km

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

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Median age 39 years

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

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Total population in Ipswich

In 2020, Ipswich was the 24th largest local authority in the East of England, with a total population of 135,979. A decrease compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in the East of England

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

Population density in Ipswich

In 2020, the population density in Ipswich was 3,442 people per square kilometre, which was more than the East of England (328), and more than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in the East of England

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

Median age in Ipswich

In 2020, the median age in Ipswich was 39 years, which was younger than the East of England (42 years), and younger than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in the East of England

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

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