Blackburn population statistics

In 2024, there were 535k residents in Blackburn postcode area with an average age of 39.5 years. Population density was 508 residents/km2. Population grew by 13.2% since 2002 and population average age increased by 2.1 years in the same period.
Key Population Data: Residents, Age and Density in 2024 (latest estimate from ONS)
Population Estimates, 2024Blackburn postcode areaEngland + Wales
Total residents535k0.9% of Eng+Wls
Average age 39.540.8
Population density508409

Blackburn population density map

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

Blackburn population density map

Blackburn population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Blackburn population average age map

Blackburn population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Blackburn population growth

Total annual population in Blackburn postcode area and Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) compared to England and Wales
YearTotal populationCAGRCAGR ENG+WLS
2024535k0.57%0.74%
2023525k0.50%0.72%
2022517k0.44%0.68%
2021511k0.41%0.66%
2020508k0.40%0.68%
2019505k0.39%0.71%
2018501k0.36%0.72%
2017498k0.35%0.73%
2016494k0.32%0.75%
2015491k0.29%0.74%
2014488k0.27%0.74%
2013486k0.25%0.73%
2012484k0.24%0.73%
2011483k0.23%0.73%
2010482k0.23%0.72%
2009481k0.24%0.70%
2008480k0.24%0.70%
2007478k0.24%0.67%
2006478k0.25%0.63%
2005475k0.18%0.61%
2004474k0.18%0.52%
2003474k0.16%0.50%
2002473k--

Blackburn 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.

Blackburn population pyramid by year

Blackburn population share by decade of age

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

Blackburn population share by decade of age by year

Blackburn working age population share

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

Blackburn working age population share
Age Distribution and Comparison to England & Wales
age grouphead-count% share of population% for Eng & Wales
0-15111k20.7%18.3%
16-64330k61.6%62.8%
65+95.0k17.7%18.9%

Blackburn average age rank

Comparison of postcode areas average ages, 2024 population estimates.

Blackburn average age rank by year

Average Age in Blackburn postcode area and Comparison to England & Wales
postcode areaAverage age in 2024
Blackburn39.5
England & Wales40.8

Blackburn population average age

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

Blackburn population average age by year
Population average age by year
YearBlackburn postcode areaEngland and Wales
202439.540.8
202339.640.7
202239.740.7
202139.640.7
202039.540.5
201939.440.4
201839.340.2
201739.240.1
201639.139.9
201539.039.8
201438.939.7
201338.739.6
201238.639.5
201138.539.4
201038.439.3
200938.339.2
200838.239.2
200738.039.1
200637.939.0
200537.939.0
200437.738.9
200337.638.8
200237.438.7

Blackburn 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.

Blackburn residential areas map

Plumplot area insights - interactive charts and maps

Plumplot area insights - interactive maps and charts

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