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How the population has changed in Croydon

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

Total population 388,563 people

The total population in Croydon rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 4,493 people per sq km

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

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Median age 38 years

The average age in Croydon 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 Croydon

In 2020, Croydon was the second largest local authority in London, with a total population of 388,563. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in London

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

Population density in Croydon

In 2020, the population density in Croydon was 4,493 people per square kilometre, which was less than London (5,727), and more than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in London

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

Median age in Croydon

In 2020, the median age in Croydon was 38 years, which was older than London (36 years), and younger than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in London

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

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