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How the population has changed in Walsall

Demographic trends in Walsall and other local authorities within the UK from 2002 to 2020

Walsall's demographics, 2020:

Total population 286,716 people

The total population in Walsall rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 2,758 people per sq km

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

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Median age 38 years

The average age in Walsall 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 Walsall

In 2020, Walsall was the sixth largest local authority in the West Midlands, with a total population of 286,716. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in the West Midlands

Number of usual residents, 2002-2020

Population density in Walsall

In 2020, the population density in Walsall was 2,758 people per square kilometre, which was more than the West Midlands (459), and more than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in the West Midlands

Population density in people per sq km, 2020

Median age in Walsall

In 2020, the median age in Walsall was 38 years, which was younger than the West Midlands (40 years), and younger than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in the West Midlands

Median age in years, 2020

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