Wigan population statistics

In 2024, there were 328k residents in Wigan postcode area with an average age of 41.6 years. Population density was 1.5k residents/km2. Population grew by 10.6% since 2002 and population average age increased by 3.2 years in the same period.
Key Population Data: Residents, Age and Density in 2024 (latest estimate from ONS)
Population Estimates, 2024Wigan postcode areaEngland + Wales
Total residents328k0.5% of Eng+Wls
Average age 41.640.8
Population density1.5k409

Wigan population density map

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

Wigan population density map

Wigan population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Wigan population average age map

Wigan population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Wigan population growth

Total annual population in Wigan postcode area and Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) compared to England and Wales
YearTotal populationCAGRCAGR ENG+WLS
2024328k0.46%0.74%
2023324k0.42%0.72%
2022320k0.38%0.68%
2021316k0.33%0.66%
2020315k0.33%0.68%
2019314k0.34%0.71%
2018313k0.33%0.72%
2017312k0.33%0.73%
2016311k0.34%0.75%
2015310k0.35%0.74%
2014310k0.36%0.74%
2013309k0.36%0.73%
2012308k0.39%0.73%
2011308k0.44%0.73%
2010307k0.45%0.72%
2009306k0.45%0.70%
2008304k0.43%0.70%
2007302k0.39%0.67%
2006301k0.39%0.63%
2005299k0.31%0.61%
2004299k0.35%0.52%
2003298k0.49%0.50%
2002297k--

Wigan 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.

Wigan population pyramid by year

Wigan population share by decade of age

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

Wigan population share by decade of age by year

Wigan working age population share

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

Wigan working age population share
Age Distribution and Comparison to England & Wales
age grouphead-count% share of population% for Eng & Wales
0-1559.8k18.2%18.3%
16-64203k62.0%62.8%
65+64.7k19.7%18.9%

Wigan average age rank

Comparison of postcode areas average ages, 2024 population estimates.

Wigan average age rank by year

Average Age in Wigan postcode area and Comparison to England & Wales
postcode areaAverage age in 2024
Wigan41.6
England & Wales40.8

Wigan population average age

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

Wigan population average age by year
Population average age by year
YearWigan postcode areaEngland and Wales
202441.640.8
202341.540.7
202241.640.7
202141.640.7
202041.440.5
201941.340.4
201841.140.2
201740.940.1
201640.739.9
201540.539.8
201440.439.7
201340.139.6
201239.939.5
201139.739.4
201039.539.3
200939.439.2
200839.239.2
200739.139.1
200639.039.0
200538.839.0
200438.738.9
200338.538.8
200238.438.7

Wigan 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.

Wigan residential areas map

Plumplot area insights - interactive charts and maps

Plumplot area insights - interactive maps and charts

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