Home / Places / North West / Lancashire Lancashire: population and ethnicity County council area. 12 district councils.
Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool are unitary councils in ceremonial Lancashire, shown with their own figures and outside the county council's area.
ONS estimates show that the county council area's population rose by 137,009 residents (11.7%) between mid-2011 and mid-2025, from 1,171,558 to 1,308,567. Source: ONS MYE4 .
1,308,567 Residents, mid-2025 ONS MYE4 estimate 1,235,351 Residents, Census 2021 ethnicity table ONS TS021 county row 1,171,339 Residents, Census 2011 ONS KS201EW county row Ethnic groups in the county council area Census 2011
White British 89.7% White Other 2.6% Asian 6.1% Black 0.3% Mixed 1.1% Other 0.2% Census 2021
White British 85.2% White Other 3.7% Asian 8.1% Black 0.6% Mixed 1.6% Other 0.7% Published county counts. Changes are percentage points calculated from unrounded shares. Group 2011 2021 Change White British 1,050,340 1,052,299 -4.5pp White Other 30,347 46,296 +1.2pp Asian 71,054 100,031 +2.0pp Black 4,098 7,979 +0.3pp Mixed 12,724 19,947 +0.5pp Other 2,776 8,799 +0.5pp
How county and district counts relate County figures use the ONS county council row. Districts use their own published rows. Census 2021 counts include disclosure-control changes, so district figures may not add exactly to the county figure. The reconciliation table shows each difference. Census 2011 counts and annual population estimates agree exactly with the district sums.
The 2021 district total is 19 residents higher than the published county total. Both figures are retained as published. The ethnicity table's all-residents count is the denominator for every county ethnic group share.
ONS explains Census 2021 disclosure controls . The audit does not establish the precise cause of each individual difference.
Reconciliation: every county and district-sum comparison Difference means district sum minus published county count. Year and measure County District sum Difference 2011: All residents 1,171,339 1,171,339 0 2011: White British 1,050,340 1,050,340 0 2011: White Other 30,347 30,347 0 2011: Asian 71,054 71,054 0 2011: Black 4,098 4,098 0 2011: Mixed 12,724 12,724 0 2011: Other 2,776 2,776 0 2021: All residents 1,235,351 1,235,370 +19 2021: White British 1,052,299 1,052,299 0 2021: White Other 46,296 46,297 +1 2021: Asian 100,031 100,040 +9 2021: Black 7,979 7,979 0 2021: Mixed 19,947 19,955 +8 2021: Other 8,799 8,800 +1
Raw source rows: KS201EW, 2011 , row 82. TS021, 2021 , row 140.
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Annual county population estimates, 2011 to 2025 ONS MYE4. Every value agrees exactly with the sum of constituent districts. Year Residents 2011 1,171,558 2012 1,174,321 2013 1,178,586 2014 1,183,512 2015 1,189,153 2016 1,195,310 2017 1,202,420 2018 1,208,672 2019 1,217,384 2020 1,224,128 2021 1,236,228 2022 1,255,035 2023 1,274,073 2024 1,292,439 2025 1,308,567
Population change since 2011 Map: Population change since 2011, mid-2025 estimate. Lancashire: 12 district councils, 2 unitary councils. Blackburn with Darwen +10.9%; Blackpool +1.0%; Burnley +16.0%; Chorley +13.2%; Fylde +13.9%; Hyndburn +7.9%; Lancaster +5.4%; Pendle +11.9%; Preston +17.5%; Ribble Valley +16.8%; Rossendale +8.3%; South Ribble +7.7%; West Lancashire +11.7%; Wyre +11.9%. Blackburn with Darwen: +10.9% Blackpool: +1.0% Burnley: +16.0% Chorley: +13.2% Fylde: +13.9% Hyndburn: +7.9% Lancaster: +5.4% Pendle: +11.9% Preston: +17.5% Ribble Valley: +16.8% Rossendale: +8.3% South Ribble: +7.7% West Lancashire: +11.7% Wyre: +11.9% Ribble Valley +16.8% 66,938 people Lancaster +5.4% 145,237 people West Lancashire +11.7% 123,564 people Fylde +13.9% 86,689 people Rossendale +8.3% 73,688 people ukdemographics.co.uk ukdemographics.co.uk UK Demographics Population data for every community 2025 Population change since 2011 Lancashire: 12 district councils, 2 unitary councils ONS ESTIMATE −4 −1 +1 +4 +8 +12% Change in the estimated resident population at 30 June, compared with mid-2011. Source: ONS, Mid-Year Population Estimates, England and Wales, June 2025, table MYE4 (published 29 July 2026). Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool are unitary councils in ceremonial Lancashire, shown with their own figures and outside the county council's area. Boundaries: ONS LAD (May 2026) BSC. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. ukdemographics.co.uk Every figure sourced. Map: Population change since 2011, mid-2025 estimate. Lancashire: 12 district councils, 2 unitary councils. Blackburn with Darwen +10.9%; Blackpool +1.0%; Burnley +16.0%; Chorley +13.2%; Fylde +13.9%; Hyndburn +7.9%; Lancaster +5.4%; Pendle +11.9%; Preston +17.5%; Ribble Valley +16.8%; Rossendale +8.3%; South Ribble +7.7%; West Lancashire +11.7%; Wyre +11.9%. Blackburn with Darwen: +10.9% Blackpool: +1.0% Burnley: +16.0% Chorley: +13.2% Fylde: +13.9% Hyndburn: +7.9% Lancaster: +5.4% Pendle: +11.9% Preston: +17.5% Ribble Valley: +16.8% Rossendale: +8.3% South Ribble: +7.7% West Lancashire: +11.7% Wyre: +11.9% Ribble Valley +16.8% 66,938 people Lancaster +5.4% 145,237 people West Lancashire +11.7% 123,564 people Fylde +13.9% 86,689 people Wyre +11.9% 120,528 people Pendle +11.9% 100,203 people Chorley +13.2% 121,814 people Rossendale +8.3% 73,688 people Preston +17.5% 164,498 people Blackpool +1.0% 143,492 people South Ribble +7.7% 117,554 people Burnley +16.0% 100,946 people Hyndburn +7.9% 86,908 people Blackburn with Darwen +10.9% 163,801 people ukdemographics.co.uk ukdemographics.co.uk UK Demographics Population data for every community 2025 Population change since 2011 Lancashire: 12 district councils, 2 unitary councils ONS ESTIMATE −4 −1 +1 +4 +8 +12% Change in the estimated resident population at 30 June, compared with mid-2011. Source: ONS, Mid-Year Population Estimates, England and Wales, June 2025, table MYE4 (published 29 July 2026). Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool are unitary councils in ceremonial Lancashire, shown with their own figures and outside the county council's area. Boundaries: ONS LAD (May 2026) BSC. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. ukdemographics.co.uk Every figure sourced. ONS mid-year estimates. Councils A to Z. Council 2011 2025 Change Blackburn with Darwen Unitary, outside county total 147,657 163,801 +10.9% Blackpool Unitary, outside county total 142,080 143,492 +1.0% Burnley 87,032 100,946 +16.0% Chorley 107,591 121,814 +13.2% Fylde 76,098 86,689 +13.9% Hyndburn 80,549 86,908 +7.9% Lancaster 137,823 145,237 +5.4% Pendle 89,576 100,203 +11.9% Preston 140,054 164,498 +17.5% Ribble Valley 57,292 66,938 +16.8% Rossendale 68,053 73,688 +8.3% South Ribble 109,181 117,554 +7.7% West Lancashire 110,617 123,564 +11.7% Wyre 107,692 120,528 +11.9%
Census 2021 ethnic groups Map: White British share of residents, Census 2021. Lancashire: 12 district councils, 2 unitary councils. Blackburn with Darwen 56.9%; Blackpool 90.4%; Burnley 77.9%; Chorley 93.0%; Fylde 93.1%; Hyndburn 79.6%; Lancaster 87.8%; Pendle 66.1%; Preston 66.1%; Ribble Valley 94.1%; Rossendale 90.4%; South Ribble 92.8%; West Lancashire 92.8%; Wyre 95.7%. England and Wales 2021: 74.4%. Blackburn with Darwen: 56.9% Blackpool: 90.4% Burnley: 77.9% Chorley: 93.0% Fylde: 93.1% Hyndburn: 79.6% Lancaster: 87.8% Pendle: 66.1% Preston: 66.1% Ribble Valley: 94.1% Rossendale: 90.4% South Ribble: 92.8% West Lancashire: 92.8% Wyre: 95.7% Ribble Valley 94.1% fell 1.8 points from 2011 Lancaster 87.8% fell 3.7 points from 2011 West Lancashire 92.8% fell 2.7 points from 2011 ukdemographics.co.uk ukdemographics.co.uk UK Demographics Population data for every community 2021 White British share of residents Lancashire: 12 district councils, 2 unitary councils CENSUS · OBSERVED 40 50 60 70 80 90% England and Wales 2011: 80.5% England and Wales 2021: 74.4% Share of usual residents in the White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British group. Source: ONS Census 2011, table KS201EW. Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool are unitary councils in ceremonial Lancashire, shown with their own figures and outside the county council's area. Boundaries: ONS LAD (May 2026) BSC. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Share of usual residents in the White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British group. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS021; change from Census 2011, table KS201EW. Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool are unitary councils in ceremonial Lancashire, shown with their own figures and outside the county council's area. Boundaries: ONS LAD (May 2026) BSC. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. ukdemographics.co.uk Every figure sourced. Map: White British share of residents, Census 2021. Lancashire: 12 district councils, 2 unitary councils. Blackburn with Darwen 56.9%; Blackpool 90.4%; Burnley 77.9%; Chorley 93.0%; Fylde 93.1%; Hyndburn 79.6%; Lancaster 87.8%; Pendle 66.1%; Preston 66.1%; Ribble Valley 94.1%; Rossendale 90.4%; South Ribble 92.8%; West Lancashire 92.8%; Wyre 95.7%. England and Wales 2021: 74.4%. Blackburn with Darwen: 56.9% Blackpool: 90.4% Burnley: 77.9% Chorley: 93.0% Fylde: 93.1% Hyndburn: 79.6% Lancaster: 87.8% Pendle: 66.1% Preston: 66.1% Ribble Valley: 94.1% Rossendale: 90.4% South Ribble: 92.8% West Lancashire: 92.8% Wyre: 95.7% Ribble Valley 94.1% fell 1.8 points from 2011 Lancaster 87.8% fell 3.7 points from 2011 West Lancashire 92.8% fell 2.7 points from 2011 Fylde 93.1% fell 1.9 points from 2011 Wyre 95.7% fell 1.0 points from 2011 Pendle 66.1% fell 11.1 points from 2011 Chorley 93.0% fell 2.1 points from 2011 Rossendale 90.4% fell 1.5 points from 2011 Blackpool 90.4% fell 3.3 points from 2011 Preston 66.1% fell 9.7 points from 2011 South Ribble 92.8% fell 2.4 points from 2011 Burnley 77.9% fell 7.6 points from 2011 Hyndburn 79.6% fell 5.7 points from 2011 Blackburn with Darwen 56.9% fell 9.7 points from 2011 ukdemographics.co.uk ukdemographics.co.uk UK Demographics Population data for every community 2021 White British share of residents Lancashire: 12 district councils, 2 unitary councils CENSUS · OBSERVED 40 50 60 70 80 90% England and Wales 2021: 74.4% Share of usual residents in the White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British group. Source: ONS Census 2011, table KS201EW. Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool are unitary councils in ceremonial Lancashire, shown with their own figures and outside the county council's area. Boundaries: ONS LAD (May 2026) BSC. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Share of usual residents in the White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British group. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS021; change from Census 2011, table KS201EW. Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool are unitary councils in ceremonial Lancashire, shown with their own figures and outside the county council's area. Boundaries: ONS LAD (May 2026) BSC. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. ukdemographics.co.uk Every figure sourced. Each bar shows all six groups. Figures are observed Census 2021 shares; they are not projections.
Unitary council, outside the county council total.
White British 56.9% White Other 3.5% Asian 35.7% Black 0.9% Mixed 1.7% Other 1.4% Unitary council, outside the county council total.
White British 90.4% White Other 4.3% Asian 2.6% Black 0.5% Mixed 1.6% Other 0.6% White British 77.9% White Other 4.6% Asian 14.7% Black 0.3% Mixed 1.6% Other 0.8% White British 93.0% White Other 2.7% Asian 1.9% Black 0.6% Mixed 1.5% Other 0.4% White British 93.1% White Other 3.1% Asian 1.4% Black 0.4% Mixed 1.4% Other 0.5% White British 79.6% White Other 3.1% Asian 15.1% Black 0.3% Mixed 1.3% Other 0.7% White British 87.8% White Other 5.3% Asian 3.6% Black 0.9% Mixed 1.5% Other 0.9% White British 66.1% White Other 4.5% Asian 26.7% Black 0.3% Mixed 1.6% Other 0.9% White British 66.1% White Other 6.5% Asian 20.2% Black 2.4% Mixed 3.0% Other 1.9% White British 94.1% White Other 2.2% Asian 2.0% Black 0.2% Mixed 1.2% Other 0.3% White British 90.4% White Other 2.0% Asian 5.5% Black 0.2% Mixed 1.5% Other 0.4% White British 92.8% White Other 2.5% Asian 2.1% Black 0.5% Mixed 1.7% Other 0.3% White British 92.8% White Other 4.1% Asian 1.1% Black 0.3% Mixed 1.3% Other 0.4% White British 95.7% White Other 1.8% Asian 1.0% Black 0.2% Mixed 1.0% Other 0.3% Sources: ONS MYE4 population estimates, Census 2011 KS201EW and Census 2021 TS021. Boundaries: ONS Open Geography. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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