Authority → Wrexham

Wrexham Population

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

Last update: April 22, 2024

135,100

Population

9.3%

Unqualified

3.3%

Unemployment

£31,616

Salary

£189,059

Property

Quick answer: Wrexham is a local authority in Wales. The population of Wrexham is 135,100. The population per square mile of Wrexham is 700. The average salary in Wrexham is £31,616 per year. The average property price in Wrexham is £189,059.


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Wrexham Demographics


The population of Wrexham is 135,100. The population per square mile of Wrexham is 700. The population has decreased by 1,000 in the past year. The population has increased by 14,100 since 1981.


There are more females in Wrexham. They account for 50.6% of the population.


Wrexham Employment


71.7% of the people in Wrexham are in employment. There are more females in employment. The definition of employment is being employed or self-employed and aged 16 to 64.


The unemployment rate in Wrexham is 3.3%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


Wrexham Student Population


The student population of Wrexham is 3,900. Students account for 18.1% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


85.6% of the people in Wrexham have an NVQ1 qualification. 73.3% have an NVQ2 qualification. 52.6% have an NVQ3 qualification. 36.4% have an NVQ4 qualification.


9.3% of the people in Wrexham have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


Wrexham Economy


There are 4,120 businesses in Wrexham. 89.0% are micro businesses. 8.9% are small businesses. 1.7% are medium businesses. 0.4% are large businesses.


The biggest industry employers in Wrexham are manufacturing businesses.


Wrexham Salary


The average salary in Wrexham is £31,616 per year. Males earn 12.8% more.


Salaries in Wrexham are 5.30% less than the national average of £33,384.


Wrexham Property


The average property price in Wrexham is £189,059. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in Wrexham: £305,249 for detached houses. £189,371 for semi-detached houses. £157,915 for terrace houses. £103,701 for flats.