Herefordshire population statistics

In 2024, there were 191k residents in Herefordshire with an average age of 45.9 years. Population density was 88 residents/km2. Population grew by 9.0% since 2002 and population average age increased by 4.3 years in the same period.
Key Population Data: Residents, Age and Density in 2024 (latest estimate from ONS)
Population Estimates, 2024Herefordshire countyEngland + Wales
Total residents191k0.3% of Eng+Wls
Average age 45.940.8
Population density88409

Herefordshire population density map

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

Herefordshire population density map

Herefordshire population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Herefordshire population average age map

Herefordshire population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Herefordshire population growth

Total annual population in Herefordshire county and Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) compared to England and Wales
YearTotal populationCAGRCAGR ENG+WLS
2024191k0.39%0.74%
2023190k0.39%0.72%
2022189k0.37%0.68%
2021188k0.36%0.66%
2020186k0.33%0.68%
2019186k0.36%0.71%
2018187k0.39%0.72%
2017187k0.42%0.73%
2016186k0.43%0.75%
2015186k0.45%0.74%
2014186k0.48%0.74%
2013185k0.48%0.73%
2012184k0.50%0.73%
2011184k0.52%0.73%
2010183k0.53%0.72%
2009182k0.57%0.70%
2008182k0.61%0.70%
2007180k0.53%0.67%
2006178k0.40%0.63%
2005177k0.25%0.61%
2004176k0.22%0.52%
2003176k0.22%0.50%
2002175k--

Herefordshire 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.

Herefordshire population pyramid by year

Herefordshire population share by decade of age

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

Herefordshire population share by decade of age by year

Herefordshire working age population share

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

Herefordshire working age population share
Age Distribution and Comparison to England & Wales
age grouphead-count% share of population% for Eng & Wales
0-1530.3k15.9%18.3%
16-64109k57.2%62.8%
65+51.5k27.0%18.9%

Herefordshire average age rank

Comparison of counties average ages, 2024 population estimates.

Herefordshire average age rank by year

Average Age in Herefordshire county and Comparison to England & Wales
countyAverage age in 2024
Herefordshire45.9
England & Wales40.8

Herefordshire population average age

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

Herefordshire population average age by year
Population average age by year
YearHerefordshire countyEngland and Wales
202445.940.8
202345.740.7
202245.740.7
202145.540.7
202045.240.5
201944.940.4
201844.640.2
201744.340.1
201644.139.9
201543.839.8
201443.639.7
201343.439.6
201243.239.5
201143.039.4
201042.939.3
200942.739.2
200842.539.2
200742.439.1
200642.439.0
200542.239.0
200442.138.9
200341.838.8
200241.638.7

Herefordshire 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.

Herefordshire residential areas map

Plumplot area insights - interactive charts and maps

Plumplot area insights - interactive maps and charts

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