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Population and statistical information
Population and statistical information
Various data is contained here relating to Watford such as population, house prices, numbers of houses built, retail and office floor space, employers and unemployment figures. Other useful sources of information with regards to the 2001 Census and other statistics can be found in the external links panel below.
Contents:
- Age/sex profile of Watford
- Population
- Net housing completions since 2001 and projected completions to 2026 (as at 31 March 2010) against East of England Plan target (completions include new build and conversions)
- Assessment of a five year housing supply
- House prices
- Commercial & industrial floor space in Watford
- Unemployment figures 2006-2011 (claimant count)
- Crime
- Main employers in Watford
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Age/sex profile of Watford
Age/Sex Population by numbers
| Watford | Total Resident Population | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Ages | 79,726 | 39,227 | 40,499 |
| 0-4 | 5,117 | 2,570 | 2,547 |
| 5-9 | 5,305 | 2,651 | 2,654 |
| 10-14 | 5,053 | 2,585 | 2,468 |
| 15-19 | 4,380 | 2,191 | 2,189 |
| 20-24 | 5,004 | 2,373 | 2,631 |
| 25-29 | 7,206 | 3,556 | 3,650 |
| 30-34 | 7,528 | 3,822 | 3,706 |
| 35-39 | 7,093 | 3,706 | 3,387 |
| 40-44 | 5,783 | 3,032 | 2,751 |
| 45-49 | 4,807 | 2,424 | 2,383 |
| 50-54 | 4,781 | 2,370 | 2,411 |
| 55-59 | 3,871 | 1,985 | 1,886 |
| 60-64 | 3,249 | 1,618 | 1,631 |
| 65-69 | 2,866 | 1,373 | 1,493 |
| 70-74 | 2,587 | 1,168 | 1,419 |
| 75-79 | 2,177 | 864 | 1,313 |
| 80-84 | 1,480 | 534 | 946 |
| 85-89 | 936 | 297 | 639 |
| 90 and over | 506 | 102 | 404 |
Source: Office for National Statistics 2001 Census
Watford's population is comprised of 49 per cent male and 51 per cent female, which is broadly in line with the male/female ratio in the East of England and across England as a whole.
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