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How the population has changed in Bolton

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

Total population 288,248 people

The total population in Bolton rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 2,062 people per sq km

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

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Median age 39 years

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

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Total population in Bolton

In 2020, Bolton was the eighth largest local authority in the North West, with a total population of 288,248. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in the North West

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

Population density in Bolton

In 2020, the population density in Bolton was 2,062 people per square kilometre, which was more than the North West (522), and more than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in the North West

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

Median age in Bolton

In 2020, the median age in Bolton was 39 years, which was younger than the North West (40 years), and younger than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in the North West

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

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