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How the population has changed in Bradford

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

Total population 542,128 people

The total population in Bradford rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 1,480 people per sq km

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

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Median age 37 years

The average age in Bradford 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 Bradford

In 2020, Bradford was the third largest local authority in Yorkshire-Humber, with a total population of 542,128. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in Yorkshire-Humber

Number of usual residents, 2002-2020
Source: Office for National Statistics

Population density in Bradford

In 2020, the population density in Bradford was 1,480 people per square kilometre, which was more than Yorkshire-Humber (359), and more than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in Yorkshire-Humber

Population density in people per sq km, 2020
Source: Office for National Statistics

Median age in Bradford

In 2020, the median age in Bradford was 37 years, which was younger than Yorkshire-Humber (40 years), and younger than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in Yorkshire-Humber

Median age in years, 2020
Source: Office for National Statistics

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