North northamptonshire population growth

Both council areas of Northamptonshire saw an identical rise in population, according to the 2021 census. West and North Northamptonshire's populations grew by 13.5% in the 10 years since the last census in 2011.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) conducts the national census every decade to create a resolute image of society. People in England and Wales are asked about themselves and their household to monitor population growth, male-female ratio, and population density.

On the last census day, March 21 this year, the population of North Northants stood at 359,500, an increase of more than 42,800 from 316,851 in 2011. In West Northants, the population was recorded as 425,700, increasing by more than 50,000 from 357,101 in 2011.

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Northamptonshire was among the top 25 areas for population growth in terms of percentage. Tower Hamlets took the top spot with a huge increase of 22.1% to 310,300 residents.

The number of households, either one person living alone or a group of people sharing an address, also increased. North Northants recorded 148,900, an increase of 12.3%, while West Northants saw an increase of 11.3%, 172,600 households.

But, despite the population rise, Northamptonshire still remains a green and pleasant land. 309 people live per square kilometer of West Northants, with North Northants a little higher at 364 people per square kilometer.

The East Midlands as a whole saw a population increase of 7.7%, joint third with London. Women also continue to outnumber men, taking up 51% of the national population.

North northamptonshire population growth

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The census found that more people than ever were living in England and Wales. 59,597,300 people were recorded, more than 3.5 million more than in 2011, when it was 56,075,912.

The complete census, including population age breakdown and population density, can be found here.

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