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How the population has changed in St. Helens

Demographic trends in St. Helens and other local authorities within the UK from 2002 to 2020
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St. Helens' demographics, 2020:

Total population 181,095 people

The total population in St. Helens rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 1,328 people per sq km

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

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Median age 43 years

The average age in St. Helens is older than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Total population in St. Helens

In 2020, St. Helens was the 17th largest local authority in the North West, with a total population of 181,095. 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 St. Helens

In 2020, the population density in St. Helens was 1,328 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 St. Helens

In 2020, the median age in St. Helens was 43 years, which was older than the North West (40 years), and older 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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