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How the population has changed in Rochdale

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

Total population 223,659 people

The total population in Rochdale rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 1,414 people per sq km

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

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Median age 38 years

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

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Total population in Rochdale

In 2020, Rochdale was the 14th largest local authority in the North West, with a total population of 223,659. 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 Rochdale

In 2020, the population density in Rochdale was 1,414 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 Rochdale

In 2020, the median age in Rochdale was 38 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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