Results from the 2021 census showed that there were 323,600 people living in Shropshire: 159,700 (49.4%) men and 163,900 (50.6%) women. The 2023 mid-year population estimates published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), estimate that there are 329,260 people living in. This represents an estimated population growth of approximately 1.74% since 2021.

The 2021 census also showed that Shropshire has a higher percentage of over 65-year-olds than the national average. Conversely the rate of under 25-year-olds is lower than average.

Shropshire experienced a 5.7% growth in population between 2011 and 2021.

For further information please select the Census 2021 link under related information where a series of Census 2021 bulletins are available.