Powys population statistics

In 2024, there were 135k residents in Powys with an average age of 47.1 years. Population density was 26 residents/km2. Population grew by 6.2% since 2002 and population average age increased by 5 years in the same period.
Key Population Data: Residents, Age and Density in 2024 (latest estimate from ONS)
Population Estimates, 2024Powys countyEngland + Wales
Total residents135k0.2% of Eng+Wls
Average age 47.140.8
Population density26409

Powys population density map

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

Powys population density map

Powys population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Powys population average age map

Powys population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Powys population growth

Total annual population in Powys county and Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) compared to England and Wales
YearTotal populationCAGRCAGR ENG+WLS
2024135k0.27%0.74%
2023135k0.27%0.72%
2022134k0.26%0.68%
2021134k0.26%0.66%
2020132k0.22%0.68%
2019132k0.20%0.71%
2018132k0.23%0.72%
2017133k0.27%0.73%
2016133k0.30%0.75%
2015133k0.34%0.74%
2014133k0.36%0.74%
2013133k0.39%0.73%
2012133k0.46%0.73%
2011133k0.51%0.73%
2010133k0.55%0.72%
2009133k0.65%0.70%
2008133k0.74%0.70%
2007132k0.75%0.67%
2006131k0.76%0.63%
2005130k0.80%0.61%
2004130k0.95%0.52%
2003128k0.90%0.50%
2002127k--

Powys 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.

Powys population pyramid by year

Powys population share by decade of age

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

Powys population share by decade of age by year

Powys working age population share

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

Powys working age population share
Age Distribution and Comparison to England & Wales
age grouphead-count% share of population% for Eng & Wales
0-1520.3k15.1%18.3%
16-6475.7k56.1%62.8%
65+39.0k28.9%18.9%

Powys average age rank

Comparison of counties average ages, 2024 population estimates.

Powys average age rank by year

Average Age in Powys county and Comparison to England & Wales
countyAverage age in 2024
Powys47.1
England & Wales40.8

Powys population average age

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

Powys population average age by year
Population average age by year
YearPowys countyEngland and Wales
202447.140.8
202346.840.7
202246.740.7
202146.540.7
202046.440.5
201946.140.4
201845.940.2
201745.640.1
201645.339.9
201545.039.8
201444.839.7
201344.639.6
201244.339.5
201144.039.4
201043.839.3
200943.539.2
200843.339.2
200743.139.1
200642.939.0
200542.639.0
200442.438.9
200342.238.8
200242.038.7

Powys 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.

Powys residential areas map

Plumplot area insights - interactive charts and maps

Plumplot area insights - interactive maps and charts

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