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Thurrock Population

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

Last update: April 22, 2024

175,900

Population

7.1%

Unqualified

3.5%

Unemployment

£32,874

Salary

£408,715

Property

Quick answer: Thurrock is a local authority in England. The population of Thurrock is 175,900. The population per square mile of Thurrock is 2,789. The average salary in Thurrock is £32,874 per year. The average property price in Thurrock is £408,715.


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Thurrock Demographics


The population of Thurrock is 175,900. The population per square mile of Thurrock is 2,789. The population has increased by 400 in the past year. The population has increased by 48,500 since 1981.


There are more females in Thurrock. They account for 51.1% of the population.


Thurrock Employment


79.3% of the people in Thurrock 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 Thurrock is 3.5%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


Thurrock Student Population


The student population of Thurrock is 3,600. Students account for 21.0% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


82.8% of the people in Thurrock have an NVQ1 qualification. 68.6% have an NVQ2 qualification. 45.2% have an NVQ3 qualification. 27.0% have an NVQ4 qualification.


7.1% of the people in Thurrock have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


Thurrock Economy


There are 7,005 businesses in Thurrock. 92.2% are micro businesses. 6.4% are small businesses. 1.3% are medium businesses. 0.2% are large businesses.


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


Thurrock Salary


The average salary in Thurrock is £32,874 per year. Males earn 25.0% more.


Salaries in Thurrock are 1.53% less than the national average of £33,384.


Thurrock Property


The average property price in Thurrock is £408,715. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in Thurrock: £667,475 for detached houses. £424,039 for semi-detached houses. £339,685 for terrace houses. £203,662 for flats.