York population statistics

In 2024, there were 602k residents in York postcode area with an average age of 44.3 years. Population density was 123 residents/km2. Population grew by 13.3% since 2002 and population average age increased by 3.2 years in the same period.
Key Population Data: Residents, Age and Density in 2024 (latest estimate from ONS)
Population Estimates, 2024York postcode areaEngland + Wales
Total residents602k1% of Eng+Wls
Average age 44.340.8
Population density123409

York population density map

shows a number of residents per square kilometer(km2), estimates from 2020.

York population density map

York population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

York population average age map

York population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

York population growth

Total annual population in York postcode area and Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) compared to England and Wales
YearTotal populationCAGRCAGR ENG+WLS
2024602k0.57%0.74%
2023595k0.54%0.72%
2022589k0.52%0.68%
2021583k0.49%0.66%
2020578k0.47%0.68%
2019578k0.50%0.71%
2018575k0.50%0.72%
2017574k0.52%0.73%
2016572k0.53%0.75%
2015571k0.56%0.74%
2014569k0.58%0.74%
2013567k0.60%0.73%
2012565k0.62%0.73%
2011563k0.64%0.73%
2010559k0.65%0.72%
2009556k0.65%0.70%
2008554k0.69%0.70%
2007550k0.71%0.67%
2006547k0.74%0.63%
2005544k0.84%0.61%
2004541k0.95%0.52%
2003535k0.83%0.50%
2002531k--

York population pyramid

shows the distribution of various age groups in a population in 2024. Females are shown on the left, males are shown on the right.

York population pyramid by year

York population share by decade of age

Shares of population age groups compared to corresponding shares of population groups in England & Wales, 2024.

York population share by decade of age by year

York working age population share

Working age population share compared to working age population share in England & Wales, 2024.

York working age population share
Age Distribution and Comparison to England & Wales
age grouphead-count% share of population% for Eng & Wales
0-1591.6k15.2%18.3%
16-64363k60.3%62.8%
65+148k24.5%18.9%

York average age rank

Comparison of postcode areas average ages, 2024 population estimates.

York average age rank by year

Average Age in York postcode area and Comparison to England & Wales
postcode areaAverage age in 2024
York44.3
England & Wales40.8

York population average age

Annual area statistics of York's population average age compared to country statistics.

York population average age by year
Population average age by year
YearYork postcode areaEngland and Wales
202444.340.8
202344.240.7
202244.140.7
202144.140.7
202043.940.5
201943.740.4
201843.540.2
201743.340.1
201643.139.9
201542.939.8
201442.739.7
201342.639.6
201242.439.5
201142.339.4
201042.239.3
200942.139.2
200841.939.2
200741.739.1
200641.639.0
200541.439.0
200441.338.9
200341.238.8
200241.038.7

York 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.

York residential areas map

Plumplot area insights - interactive charts and maps

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