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How the population has changed in Merton

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

Total population 206,453 people

The total population in Merton fell compared with 2019.

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Population density 5,487 people per sq km

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

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Median age 38 years

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

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Total population in Merton

In 2020, Merton was the 28th largest local authority in London, with a total population of 206,453. A decrease compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in London

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

Population density in Merton

In 2020, the population density in Merton was 5,487 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 Merton

In 2020, the median age in Merton 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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