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How the population has changed in Wrexham

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

Total population 136,055 people

The total population in Wrexham rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 270 people per sq km

The population density in Wrexham is lower than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Median age 43 years

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

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Total population in Wrexham

In 2020, Wrexham was the 10th largest local authority in Wales, with a total population of 136,055. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in Wales

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

Population density in Wrexham

In 2020, the population density in Wrexham was 270 people per square kilometre, which was more than Wales (153), and less than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in Wales

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

Median age in Wrexham

In 2020, the median age in Wrexham was 43 years, which was older than Wales (42 years), and older than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in Wales

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

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