Dorchester population statistics
In 2017, there were 213k residents in Dorchester postcode area with an average age of 46 years. Population density was 132 residents per square kilometer. In England and Wales, the average age was 40. Based on Census, there were 2.29 residents per household in 2011.213k
total residents
estimates 201746
average age
estimates 2017132
population density
estimates 20172.29
residents per household
Census 2011Dorchester population density map
shows a number of residents per square kilometer(km2), estimates from 2017.
Dorchester population average age map
Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2017.
Dorchester population growth
Total population per year outlines headcount differences.
Dorchester births and deaths
by year. Figures are for deaths registered, rather than deaths occurring in each calendar year. It can take months for a death referred to a coroner to be registered.
Dorchester population pyramid
shows the distribution of various age groups in a population in 2017. Females are shown on the left, males are shown on the right.
Dorchester population share by decade of age
Ordered from the most to the least populous age group, 2017.
Dorchester population by working age group
| age group | head-count | share in population |
|---|
| 0-15 | 34.1k | 16% |
| 16-64 | 120k | 56.5% |
| 65+ | 58.8k | 27.6% |
Dorchester average age rank
Comparison of postcode areas average ages, 2017 population estimates.
Dorchester population average age
Annual area statistics of Dorchester's population average age compared to country statistics.
Dorchester residential areas map
Purple-colored areas are business or industrial areas. Green-colored areas provide quieter surroundings and better living. Map is based on a UK Census 2011 data. Colors calculated from the ratio of number of residents divided by a number of workday people.
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