Walsall population statistics

In 2024, there were 501k residents in Walsall postcode area with an average age of 40.6 years. Population density was 1.2k residents/km2. Population grew by 15.1% since 2002 and population average age increased by 2 years in the same period.
Key Population Data: Residents, Age and Density in 2024 (latest estimate from ONS)
Population Estimates, 2024Walsall postcode areaEngland + Wales
Total residents501k0.8% of Eng+Wls
Average age 40.640.8
Population density1.2k409

Walsall population density map

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

Walsall population density map

Walsall population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Walsall population average age map

Walsall population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Walsall population growth

Total annual population in Walsall postcode area and Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) compared to England and Wales
YearTotal populationCAGRCAGR ENG+WLS
2024501k0.64%0.74%
2023494k0.61%0.72%
2022487k0.56%0.68%
2021483k0.55%0.66%
2020481k0.56%0.68%
2019480k0.58%0.71%
2018478k0.58%0.72%
2017475k0.59%0.73%
2016472k0.58%0.75%
2015469k0.58%0.74%
2014467k0.60%0.74%
2013465k0.60%0.73%
2012462k0.61%0.73%
2011461k0.65%0.73%
2010457k0.63%0.72%
2009454k0.61%0.70%
2008451k0.60%0.70%
2007447k0.56%0.67%
2006445k0.55%0.63%
2005443k0.58%0.61%
2004440k0.58%0.52%
2003437k0.50%0.50%
2002435k--

Walsall 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.

Walsall population pyramid by year

Walsall population share by decade of age

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

Walsall population share by decade of age by year

Walsall working age population share

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

Walsall working age population share
Age Distribution and Comparison to England & Wales
age grouphead-count% share of population% for Eng & Wales
0-1599.4k19.8%18.3%
16-64306k61.1%62.8%
65+95.3k19.0%18.9%

Walsall average age rank

Comparison of postcode areas average ages, 2024 population estimates.

Walsall average age rank by year

Average Age in Walsall postcode area and Comparison to England & Wales
postcode areaAverage age in 2024
Walsall40.6
England & Wales40.8

Walsall population average age

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

Walsall population average age by year
Population average age by year
YearWalsall postcode areaEngland and Wales
202440.640.8
202340.640.7
202240.740.7
202140.640.7
202040.540.5
201940.440.4
201840.340.2
201740.240.1
201640.239.9
201540.139.8
201440.039.7
201339.839.6
201239.739.5
201139.639.4
201039.439.3
200939.339.2
200839.239.2
200739.139.1
200639.039.0
200538.939.0
200438.838.9
200338.738.8
200238.638.7

Walsall 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.

Walsall residential areas map

Plumplot area insights - interactive charts and maps

Plumplot area insights - interactive maps and charts

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