Dorchester population statistics

In 2020, there were 216k residents in Dorchester postcode area with an average age of 47.1 years. Population density was 133 residents per square kilometer. Population grew by 7.8% since 2002 and population average age increased by 4.4 years in the same period. Based on Census, there were 2.29 residents per household in 2011.

216k

total residents
estimates 2020

47.1

average age
estimates 2020

133

population density
estimates 2020

2.29

residents per household
Census 2011

Dorchester population density map

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

Dorchester population density map

Dorchester population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Dorchester population average age map

Dorchester population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Dorchester population growth

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 births and deaths

Dorchester population pyramid

shows the distribution of various age groups in a population in 2020. Females are shown on the left, males are shown on the right.

Dorchester population pyramid by year

Dorchester population share by decade of age

Shares of population age groups compared to corresponding shares of population groups in England & Wales, 2020.

Dorchester population share by decade of age by year

Dorchester working age population share

Working age population share compared to working age population share in England & Wales, 2020.

Dorchester working age population share
age grouphead-count% share of population% for Eng & Wales
0-1533.5k15.5%19.1%
16-64119k55.4%62.2%
65+62.6k29.1%18.6%

Dorchester average age rank

Comparison of postcode areas average ages, 2020 population estimates.

47.1

Dorchester
average age

40.4

England & Wales
average age

Dorchester average age rank by year

Dorchester population average age

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

Dorchester population average age by year

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.

Dorchester residential areas map

Plumplot area insights - interactive charts and maps

Plumplot area insights - interactive maps and charts

Other reports for Dorchester postcode area

population changes

census 2021

home energy efficiency

energy costs

property prices

home features

salary and unemployment

crime statistics

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