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North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire are unitary councils in ceremonial Lincolnshire, shown with their own figures and outside the county council's area.
ONS estimates show that the county council area's population rose by 79,241 residents (11.1%) between mid-2011 and mid-2025, from 714,768 to 794,009. Source: ONS MYE4 .
794,009 Residents, mid-2025 ONS MYE4 estimate 768,366 Residents, Census 2021 ethnicity table ONS TS021 county row 713,653 Residents, Census 2011 ONS KS201EW county row Ethnic groups in the county council area Census 2011
White British 93.0% White Other 4.6% Asian 1.0% Black 0.4% Mixed 0.9% Other 0.2% Census 2021
White British 89.2% White Other 6.7% Asian 1.6% Black 0.6% Mixed 1.3% Other 0.6% Published county counts. Changes are percentage points calculated from unrounded shares. Group 2011 2021 Change White British 663,741 685,720 -3.8pp White Other 32,743 51,812 +2.2pp Asian 7,316 11,927 +0.5pp Black 2,561 4,365 +0.2pp Mixed 6,190 10,191 +0.5pp Other 1,102 4,351 +0.4pp
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 resident total agrees exactly with the published county total. 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 713,653 713,653 0 2011: White British 663,741 663,741 0 2011: White Other 32,743 32,743 0 2011: Asian 7,316 7,316 0 2011: Black 2,561 2,561 0 2011: Mixed 6,190 6,190 0 2011: Other 1,102 1,102 0 2021: All residents 768,366 768,366 0 2021: White British 685,720 685,720 0 2021: White Other 51,812 51,812 0 2021: Asian 11,927 11,925 -2 2021: Black 4,365 4,366 +1 2021: Mixed 10,191 10,192 +1 2021: Other 4,351 4,351 0
Raw source rows: KS201EW, 2011 , row 84. TS021, 2021 , row 142.
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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 714,768 2012 719,807 2013 725,901 2014 732,981 2015 738,351 2016 746,141 2017 753,031 2018 757,281 2019 761,263 2020 763,610 2021 769,440 2022 777,140 2023 785,707 2024 790,533 2025 794,009
Population change since 2011 Map: Population change since 2011, mid-2025 estimate. Lincolnshire: 7 district councils, 2 unitary councils. Boston +11.6%; East Lindsey +7.4%; Lincoln +11.0%; North East Lincolnshire +0.2%; North Kesteven +13.6%; North Lincolnshire +2.3%; South Holland +14.0%; South Kesteven +10.4%; West Lindsey +11.6%. Boston: +11.6% East Lindsey: +7.4% Lincoln: +11.0% North East Lincolnshire: +0.2% North Kesteven: +13.6% North Lincolnshire: +2.3% South Holland: +14.0% South Kesteven: +10.4% West Lindsey: +11.6% East Lindsey +7.4% 146,756 people West Lindsey +11.6% 99,716 people South Holland +14.0% 100,758 people ukdemographics.co.uk ukdemographics.co.uk UK Demographics Population data for every community 2025 Population change since 2011 Lincolnshire: 7 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). North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire are unitary councils in ceremonial Lincolnshire, 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. Lincolnshire: 7 district councils, 2 unitary councils. Boston +11.6%; East Lindsey +7.4%; Lincoln +11.0%; North East Lincolnshire +0.2%; North Kesteven +13.6%; North Lincolnshire +2.3%; South Holland +14.0%; South Kesteven +10.4%; West Lindsey +11.6%. Boston: +11.6% East Lindsey: +7.4% Lincoln: +11.0% North East Lincolnshire: +0.2% North Kesteven: +13.6% North Lincolnshire: +2.3% South Holland: +14.0% South Kesteven: +10.4% West Lindsey: +11.6% East Lindsey +7.4% 146,756 people West Lindsey +11.6% 99,716 people South Holland +14.0% 100,758 people North Kesteven +13.6% 123,267 people North Lincolnshire +2.3% 171,421 people South Kesteven +10.4% 148,069 people Boston +11.6% 72,092 people North East Lincolnshire +0.2% 160,101 people Lincoln +11.0% 103,351 people ukdemographics.co.uk ukdemographics.co.uk UK Demographics Population data for every community 2025 Population change since 2011 Lincolnshire: 7 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). North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire are unitary councils in ceremonial Lincolnshire, 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 Boston 64,615 72,092 +11.6% East Lindsey 136,683 146,756 +7.4% Lincoln 93,085 103,351 +11.0% North East Lincolnshire Unitary, outside county total 159,735 160,101 +0.2% North Kesteven 108,518 123,267 +13.6% North Lincolnshire Unitary, outside county total 167,516 171,421 +2.3% South Holland 88,390 100,758 +14.0% South Kesteven 134,125 148,069 +10.4% West Lindsey 89,352 99,716 +11.6%
Census 2021 ethnic groups Map: White British share of residents, Census 2021. Lincolnshire: 7 district councils, 2 unitary councils. Boston 74.5%; East Lindsey 95.6%; Lincoln 82.7%; North East Lincolnshire 92.6%; North Kesteven 94.3%; North Lincolnshire 88.7%; South Holland 84.4%; South Kesteven 90.5%; West Lindsey 94.5%. England and Wales 2021: 74.4%. Boston: 74.5% East Lindsey: 95.6% Lincoln: 82.7% North East Lincolnshire: 92.6% North Kesteven: 94.3% North Lincolnshire: 88.7% South Holland: 84.4% South Kesteven: 90.5% West Lindsey: 94.5% East Lindsey 95.6% fell 1.0 points from 2011 South Holland 84.4% fell 5.8 points from 2011 North Lincolnshire 88.7% fell 3.5 points from 2011 ukdemographics.co.uk ukdemographics.co.uk UK Demographics Population data for every community 2021 White British share of residents Lincolnshire: 7 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. North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire are unitary councils in ceremonial Lincolnshire, 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. North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire are unitary councils in ceremonial Lincolnshire, 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. Lincolnshire: 7 district councils, 2 unitary councils. Boston 74.5%; East Lindsey 95.6%; Lincoln 82.7%; North East Lincolnshire 92.6%; North Kesteven 94.3%; North Lincolnshire 88.7%; South Holland 84.4%; South Kesteven 90.5%; West Lindsey 94.5%. England and Wales 2021: 74.4%. Boston: 74.5% East Lindsey: 95.6% Lincoln: 82.7% North East Lincolnshire: 92.6% North Kesteven: 94.3% North Lincolnshire: 88.7% South Holland: 84.4% South Kesteven: 90.5% West Lindsey: 94.5% East Lindsey 95.6% fell 1.0 points from 2011 West Lindsey 94.5% fell 1.8 points from 2011 South Holland 84.4% fell 5.8 points from 2011 North Kesteven 94.3% fell 1.6 points from 2011 North Lincolnshire 88.7% fell 3.5 points from 2011 South Kesteven 90.5% fell 3.2 points from 2011 Boston 74.5% fell 9.4 points from 2011 North East Lincolnshire 92.6% fell 2.8 points from 2011 Lincoln 82.7% fell 6.7 points from 2011 ukdemographics.co.uk ukdemographics.co.uk UK Demographics Population data for every community 2021 White British share of residents Lincolnshire: 7 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. North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire are unitary councils in ceremonial Lincolnshire, 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. North East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire are unitary councils in ceremonial Lincolnshire, 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.
White British 74.5% White Other 20.1% Asian 2.0% Black 0.7% Mixed 1.4% Other 1.2% White British 95.6% White Other 2.1% Asian 0.8% Black 0.2% Mixed 1.0% Other 0.2% White British 82.7% White Other 9.4% Asian 3.2% Black 1.4% Mixed 2.0% Other 1.2% Unitary council, outside the county council total.
White British 92.6% White Other 3.6% Asian 1.6% Black 0.5% Mixed 1.0% Other 0.7% White British 94.3% White Other 2.9% Asian 1.0% Black 0.3% Mixed 1.2% Other 0.3% Unitary council, outside the county council total.
White British 88.7% White Other 5.6% Asian 3.3% Black 0.5% Mixed 1.1% Other 0.8% White British 84.4% White Other 12.0% Asian 1.2% Black 0.5% Mixed 1.3% Other 0.6% White British 90.5% White Other 5.4% Asian 1.8% Black 0.6% Mixed 1.4% Other 0.4% White British 94.5% White Other 2.4% Asian 1.2% Black 0.3% Mixed 1.1% Other 0.4% 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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