Southampton population statistics

In 2024, there were 738k residents in Southampton postcode area with an average age of 41.5 years. Population density was 457 residents per square kilometer. Population grew by 16.0% since 2002 and population average age increased by 2.4 years in the same period.
Key Population Data: Residents, Age and Density in 2024 (latest estimate from ONS)
Population EstimatesValue in 2024
Total residents738k
Average age 41.5
Population density457

Southampton population density map

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

Southampton population density map

Southampton population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Southampton population average age map

Southampton population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Southampton population growth

Total annual population in Southampton postcode area and Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) compared to England and Wales
YearTotal populationCAGRCAGR ENG+WLS
2024738k0.68%0.74%
2023732k0.67%0.72%
2022722k0.64%0.68%
2021713k0.60%0.66%
2020708k0.60%0.68%
2019707k0.62%0.71%
2018706k0.65%0.72%
2017705k0.68%0.73%
2016701k0.70%0.75%
2015695k0.68%0.74%
2014690k0.68%0.74%
2013685k0.68%0.73%
2012682k0.69%0.73%
2011677k0.70%0.73%
2010672k0.68%0.72%
2009665k0.63%0.70%
2008660k0.61%0.70%
2007656k0.60%0.67%
2006651k0.58%0.63%
2005648k0.62%0.61%
2004643k0.53%0.52%
2003639k0.49%0.50%
2002636k--

Southampton 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.

Southampton population pyramid by year

Southampton population share by decade of age

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

Southampton population share by decade of age by year

Southampton working age population share

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

Southampton working age population share
Age Distribution and Comparison to England & Wales
age grouphead-count% share of population% for Eng & Wales
0-15129k17.4%18.3%
16-64460k62.3%62.8%
65+150k20.3%18.9%

Southampton average age rank

Comparison of postcode areas average ages, 2024 population estimates.

Southampton average age rank by year

Average Age in Southampton postcode area and Comparison to England & Wales
postcode areaAverage age in 2024
Southampton41.5
England & Wales40.8

Southampton population average age

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

Southampton population average age by year
Population average age by year
YearSouthampton postcode areaEngland and Wales
202441.540.8
202341.340.7
202241.440.7
202141.340.7
202041.240.5
201941.040.4
201840.840.2
201740.640.1
201640.539.9
201540.439.8
201440.339.7
201340.239.6
201240.139.5
201139.939.4
201039.939.3
200939.839.2
200839.739.2
200739.639.1
200639.539.0
200539.339.0
200439.238.9
200339.138.8
200239.038.7

Southampton 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.

Southampton residential areas map

Plumplot area insights - interactive charts and maps

Plumplot area insights - interactive maps and charts

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