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How the population has changed in Salford

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

Total population 262,697 people

The total population in Salford rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 2,703 people per sq km

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

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Median age 35 years

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

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Total population in Salford

In 2020, Salford was the 10th largest local authority in the North West, with a total population of 262,697. 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 Salford

In 2020, the population density in Salford was 2,703 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 Salford

In 2020, the median age in Salford was 35 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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