Authority → Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton Population

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

Last update: April 22, 2024

264,000

Population

9.5%

Unqualified

6.0%

Unemployment

£30,768

Salary

£201,615

Property

Quick answer: Wolverhampton is a local authority in England. The population of Wolverhampton is 264,000. The population per square mile of Wolverhampton is 9,847. The average salary in Wolverhampton is £30,768 per year. The average property price in Wolverhampton is £201,615.


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Wolverhampton Demographics


The population of Wolverhampton is 264,000. The population per square mile of Wolverhampton is 9,847. The population has decreased by 400 in the past year. The population has increased by 6,200 since 1981.


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


Wolverhampton Employment


71.0% of the people in Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton is 6.0%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


Wolverhampton Student Population


The student population of Wolverhampton is 8,200. Students account for 22.0% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


84.4% of the people in Wolverhampton have an NVQ1 qualification. 72.1% have an NVQ2 qualification. 55.6% have an NVQ3 qualification. 35.2% have an NVQ4 qualification.


9.5% of the people in Wolverhampton have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


Wolverhampton Economy


There are 8,995 businesses in Wolverhampton. 87.8% are micro businesses. 10.2% are small businesses. 1.5% are medium businesses. 0.5% are large businesses.


The biggest industry employers in Wolverhampton are human health and social work activities businesses.


Wolverhampton Salary


The average salary in Wolverhampton is £30,768 per year. Males earn 9.3% more.


Salaries in Wolverhampton are 7.83% less than the national average of £33,384.


Wolverhampton Property


The average property price in Wolverhampton is £201,615. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in Wolverhampton: £330,166 for detached houses. £207,206 for semi-detached houses. £167,538 for terrace houses. £101,548 for flats.