Nottinghamshire Insight

Key population facts

Headline statistics (Nottinghamshire):

  • Total population - 824,800
  • Working population (18-64) - 486,400 (59%)
  • Males - 404,800 (49%)
  • Females - 420,000 (51%)
  • Older People (65+) - 175,300 (21%)
  • Older People (85+) - 22,100 (3%)
  • Children 0-4 - 41,900 (5%)
  • Children 5-10 - 57,100 (7%)
  • Children 11-15 - 46,800 (6%)
  • Children 0-17 - 163,200 (20%)

District population figures

  • Ashfield - 126,300
  • Bassetlaw - 117,800
  • Broxtowe - 110,900
  • Gedling - 117,300
  • Mansfield - 110,500
  • Newark and Sherwood - 122,900
  • Rushcliffe - 119,000

Source: Census 2021

Brief analysis

The statistics presented below provide an overview of trends across Nottinghamshire's population. This information can be used by organisations to support strategic plans and funding applications. They can also be used to communicate your understanding of the needs of the population.

  • The latest estimate of the County's resident population is 824,800 (Census 2021), an increase of 39,000 since the 2011 Census, however a decrease of 8,600 since the ONS Mid-Year Population Estimates 2020.

  • The increase between the Census in 2011 and 2021 is lower than the overall increase for England (6.6%) and the East Midlands (7.7%).

  • Nottinghamshire’s boroughs saw varying increases with Rushcliffe seeing the largest growth in population between 2011 and 2021 of 7.1%, with Broxtowe seeing the smallest growth  of 1.3%. This compares to an overall increase of 5% for Nottinghamshire overall and 5.9% in Nottingham City.

  • By age, the biggest increases between the 2011 Census and the 2021 Census are seen in those aged over 70 with a 23.4% increase. Newark and Sherwood had the largest increase in this age group (26.2%) whereas in Nottingham City the population in this age group only increased by 3.2%. Nottinghamshire has a slightly higher proportion of residents aged over 50 - 42.3% compared to 37.8% in England.

  • Older people are more likely to experience disability and limiting long-term illnesses, particularly if they provide unpaid care for 50 or more hours per week (JSNA chapter: Carers).
  • More older people in Nottinghamshire are anticipated to live alone; increasing by 41% between 2015 and 2030 (POPPI).
  • Black and minority ethnic (BME) populations are relatively low in Nottinghamshire, 4% compared with 15% nationally. BME populations in Nottinghamshire generally have a younger age profile than the general population (Census 2011).
  • Job Seekers Allowance claimant rate in Nottinghamshire is historically lower than national levels, but in  May 2018 it is 1.1% which is the same as the national figure (NOMIS).
  • For those aged 18-24 years, unemployment rates have been higher than national levels for 8 of the past 9 years and were 1.3% in May 2018, compared with 1.0% nationally (NOMIS).
  • Dominant mosaic groups which make up over half of all households include: E Suburban Stability, H Aspiring Homemakers, F Senior Security, K Modest Traditions, L Transient Renters (Customer Insight).
  • Deprivation levels for Nottinghamshire as a whole are comparable with England. However, within Nottinghamshire there are communities with both some of the highest levels of deprivation in the country and some of the lowest levels of deprivation (IMD 2019).
  • In Nottinghamshire there are 31 areas, known as LSOAs, in the 10% most deprived areas in England. The most deprived areas are concentrated in the districts of Ashfield (12), Mansfield (10), Bassetlaw (5) and Newark & Sherwood (3).
  • People living within the more deprived areas of Nottinghamshire have higher levels of unemployment, lower levels of qualifications, less healthy lifestyle choices and poorer health and wellbeing outcomes compared with those in less deprived areas (JSNA chapter: The People of Nottinghamshire).

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