Dorset recorded 315,150 people in 1961 and 781,400 in 2021, a change of +148%. Census figures compared side by side, every number sourced.
| Measure | 1961 | 2021 | Between | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 315,150 | 781,400 | +148% | |
| Residents born outside the UK | 3.8% | 11.1% | +192% | |
| People per household | 3 | 2.27 | −24% | |
| Households owning their home | 48.3% | 66.6% | +38% |