The 2023 mid-year population estimates published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), estimate that there are 329,260 people living in Shropshire (162,262) males and 166,998 females). This represents an estimated population growth of 1.74% since 2021.

Shropshire is a sparsely populated and predominantly rural county, with just one person per hectare. The total area of Shropshire is 319,736 hectares, or 1,235 square miles. This compares with 4.3 persons per hectare nationally.

For further information Population estimates for England and Wales - Office for National Statistics.