Blackpool population statistics

In 2024, there were 292k residents in Blackpool postcode area with an average age of 45 years. Population density was 1.5k residents/km2. Population grew by 5.4% since 2002 and population average age increased by 2.5 years in the same period.
Key Population Data: Residents, Age and Density in 2024 (latest estimate from ONS)
Population Estimates, 2024Blackpool postcode areaEngland + Wales
Total residents292k0.5% of Eng+Wls
Average age 4540.8
Population density1.5k409

Blackpool population density map

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

Blackpool population density map

Blackpool population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Blackpool population average age map

Blackpool population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Blackpool population growth

Total annual population in Blackpool postcode area and Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) compared to England and Wales
YearTotal populationCAGRCAGR ENG+WLS
2024292k0.24%0.74%
2023289k0.20%0.72%
2022286k0.16%0.68%
2021284k0.11%0.66%
2020282k0.10%0.68%
2019283k0.11%0.71%
2018282k0.09%0.72%
2017282k0.09%0.73%
2016281k0.09%0.75%
2015281k0.08%0.74%
2014280k0.08%0.74%
2013280k0.08%0.73%
2012280k0.08%0.73%
2011280k0.09%0.73%
2010280k0.13%0.72%
2009280k0.14%0.70%
2008281k0.18%0.70%
2007282k0.31%0.67%
2006282k0.37%0.63%
2005281k0.46%0.61%
2004281k0.52%0.52%
2003279k0.63%0.50%
2002278k--

Blackpool 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.

Blackpool population pyramid by year

Blackpool population share by decade of age

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

Blackpool population share by decade of age by year

Blackpool working age population share

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

Blackpool working age population share
Age Distribution and Comparison to England & Wales
age grouphead-count% share of population% for Eng & Wales
0-1547.2k16.1%18.3%
16-64171k58.6%62.8%
65+74.0k25.3%18.9%

Blackpool average age rank

Comparison of postcode areas average ages, 2024 population estimates.

Blackpool average age rank by year

Average Age in Blackpool postcode area and Comparison to England & Wales
postcode areaAverage age in 2024
Blackpool45
England & Wales40.8

Blackpool population average age

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

Blackpool population average age by year
Population average age by year
YearBlackpool postcode areaEngland and Wales
202445.040.8
202344.940.7
202244.940.7
202144.840.7
202044.640.5
201944.440.4
201844.240.2
201744.140.1
201643.939.9
201543.739.8
201443.639.7
201343.439.6
201243.439.5
201143.339.4
201043.139.3
200943.039.2
200842.939.2
200742.839.1
200642.739.0
200542.639.0
200442.638.9
200342.638.8
200242.538.7

Blackpool 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.

Blackpool residential areas map

Plumplot area insights - interactive charts and maps

Plumplot area insights - interactive maps and charts

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