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How the population has changed in St Albans

Demographic trends in St Albans and other local authorities within the UK from 2002 to 2020

St Albans' demographics, 2020:

Total population 149,317 people

The total population in St Albans rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 926 people per sq km

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

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Median age 41 years

The average age in St Albans 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 St Albans

In 2020, St Albans was the 19th largest local authority in the East of England, with a total population of 149,317. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in the East of England

Number of usual residents, 2002-2020

Population density in St Albans

In 2020, the population density in St Albans was 926 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

Median age in St Albans

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

Oldest local authorities in the East of England

Median age in years, 2020

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