Dorset population statistics

In 2020, there were 777k residents in Dorset county with an average age of 44.7 years. Population density was 293 residents per square kilometer. Population grew by 11.1% since 2002 and population average age increased by 2 years in the same period. Based on Census, there were 2.28 residents per household in 2011.

777k

total residents
estimates 2020

44.7

average age
estimates 2020

293

population density
estimates 2020

2.28

residents per household
Census 2011

Dorset population density map

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

Dorset population density map

Dorset population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Dorset population average age map

Dorset population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Dorset population growth

Dorset 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.

Dorset births and deaths

Dorset 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.

Dorset population pyramid by year

Dorset population share by decade of age

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

Dorset population share by decade of age by year

Dorset working age population share

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

Dorset working age population share
age grouphead-count% share of population% for Eng & Wales
0-15128k16.5%19.1%
16-64450k58.0%62.2%
65+199k25.6%18.6%

Dorset average age rank

Comparison of counties average ages, 2020 population estimates.

44.7

Dorset
average age

40.4

England & Wales
average age

Dorset average age rank by year

Dorset population average age

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

Dorset population average age by year

Dorset 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.

Dorset residential areas map

Plumplot area insights - interactive charts and maps

Plumplot area insights - interactive maps and charts

Other reports for Dorset county

population changes

census 2021

home energy efficiency

energy costs

property prices

home features

salary and unemployment

crime statistics

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