Stoke-on-Trent population statistics

In 2024, there were 673k residents in Stoke-on-Trent postcode area with an average age of 41.9 years. Population density was 427 residents/km2. Population grew by 10.6% since 2002 and population average age increased by 2.3 years in the same period.
Key Population Data: Residents, Age and Density in 2024 (latest estimate from ONS)
Population Estimates, 2024Stoke-on-Trent postcode areaEngland + Wales
Total residents673k1.1% of Eng+Wls
Average age 41.940.8
Population density427409

Stoke on Trent population density map

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

Stoke on Trent population density map

Stoke on Trent population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Stoke on Trent population average age map

Stoke on Trent population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Stoke on Trent population growth

Total annual population in Stoke-on-Trent postcode area and Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) compared to England and Wales
YearTotal populationCAGRCAGR ENG+WLS
2024673k0.46%0.74%
2023665k0.42%0.72%
2022655k0.37%0.68%
2021648k0.33%0.66%
2020648k0.35%0.68%
2019649k0.37%0.71%
2018647k0.38%0.72%
2017645k0.39%0.73%
2016643k0.39%0.75%
2015638k0.36%0.74%
2014637k0.38%0.74%
2013635k0.39%0.73%
2012633k0.39%0.73%
2011632k0.41%0.73%
2010629k0.41%0.72%
2009626k0.40%0.70%
2008625k0.44%0.70%
2007621k0.41%0.67%
2006619k0.40%0.63%
2005615k0.35%0.61%
2004613k0.35%0.52%
2003611k0.33%0.50%
2002609k--

Stoke on Trent 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.

Stoke on Trent population pyramid by year

Stoke on Trent population share by decade of age

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

Stoke on Trent population share by decade of age by year

Stoke on Trent working age population share

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

Stoke on Trent working age population share
Age Distribution and Comparison to England & Wales
age grouphead-count% share of population% for Eng & Wales
0-15121k18.0%18.3%
16-64410k61.0%62.8%
65+142k21.0%18.9%

Stoke on Trent average age rank

Comparison of postcode areas average ages, 2024 population estimates.

Stoke on Trent average age rank by year

Average Age in Stoke-on-Trent postcode area and Comparison to England & Wales
postcode areaAverage age in 2024
Stoke-on-Trent41.9
England & Wales40.8

Stoke on Trent population average age

Annual area statistics of Stoke-on-Trent's population average age compared to country statistics.

Stoke on Trent population average age by year
Population average age by year
YearStoke-on-Trent postcode areaEngland and Wales
202441.940.8
202342.040.7
202242.140.7
202142.040.7
202041.940.5
201941.740.4
201841.540.2
201741.440.1
201641.339.9
201541.239.8
201441.039.7
201340.939.6
201240.839.5
201140.639.4
201040.539.3
200940.439.2
200840.239.2
200740.239.1
200640.139.0
200540.039.0
200439.938.9
200339.838.8
200239.738.7

Stoke on Trent 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.

Stoke on Trent residential areas map

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