Durham population statistics

In 2024, there were 321k residents in Durham postcode area with an average age of 42 years. Population density was 543 residents per square kilometer. Population grew by 12.0% since 2002 and population average age increased by 2.5 years in the same period.

Key Population Data: Residents, Age and Density in 2024 (latest estimate from ONS)
Population Estimates	Value in 2024
Total residents	321k
Average age	42
Population density	543

Durham population density map

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

Durham population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Durham population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Durham 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.

Durham population pyramid by year

Durham population share by decade of age

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

Durham working age population share

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

Age Distribution and Comparison to England & Wales
age group	head-count	% share of population	% for Eng & Wales
0-15	51.7k	16.1%	18.3%
16-64	202k	62.9%	62.8%
65+	67.3k	21.0%	18.9%

Average Age in Durham postcode area and Comparison to England & Wales
postcode area	Average age in 2024
Durham	42
England & Wales	40.8

Durham population average age

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

Durham 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.