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How the population has changed in Oldham

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

Total population 237,628 people

The total population in Oldham rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 1,669 people per sq km

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

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Median age 37 years

The average age in Oldham is younger 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 Oldham

In 2020, Oldham was the 11th largest local authority in the North West, with a total population of 237,628. 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 Oldham

In 2020, the population density in Oldham was 1,669 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 Oldham

In 2020, the median age in Oldham was 37 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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