Authority → Herefordshire

Herefordshire Population

Here are the latest population statistics on Herefordshire in the United Kingdom. The data is updated regularly per the latest population statistics releases.

Last update: October 01, 2024

187,600

Population

4.6%

Unqualified

3.1%

Unemployment

£28,246

Salary

£282,327

Property

Quick answer: Herefordshire is a local authority in England. The population of Herefordshire is 187,600. The population per square mile of Herefordshire is 223. The average salary in Herefordshire is £28,246 per year. The average property price in Herefordshire is £282,327.


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Herefordshire Demographics


The population of Herefordshire is 187,600. The population per square mile of Herefordshire is 223. The population has decreased by 6,000 in the past year. The population has increased by 38,200 since 1981.


There are more females in Herefordshire. They account for 50.9% of the population.


Herefordshire Employment


78.4% of the people in Herefordshire are in employment. There are more males in employment. The definition of employment is being employed or self-employed and aged 16 to 64.


The unemployment rate in Herefordshire is 3.1%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


Herefordshire Student Population


The student population of Herefordshire is 2,400. Students account for 11.4% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


87.4% of the people in Herefordshire have an NVQ1 qualification. 78.2% have an NVQ2 qualification. 60.9% have an NVQ3 qualification. 39.4% have an NVQ4 qualification.


4.6% of the people in Herefordshire have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


Herefordshire Economy


There are 10,620 businesses in Herefordshire. 90.2% are micro businesses. 8.3% are small businesses. 1.3% are medium businesses. 0.3% are large businesses.


The biggest industry employers in Herefordshire are wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles businesses.


Herefordshire Salary


The average salary in Herefordshire is £28,246 per year. Males earn 3.5% more.


Salaries in Herefordshire are 15.39% less than the national average of £33,384.


Herefordshire Property


The average property price in Herefordshire is £282,327. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in Herefordshire: £470,033 for detached houses. £297,736 for semi-detached houses. £221,213 for terrace houses. £140,324 for flats.