Leicestershire recorded 683,680 people in 1961 and 1,079,572 in 2021, a change of +58%. Census figures compared side by side, every number sourced.
| Measure | 1961 | 2021 | Between | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 683,680 | 1,079,572 | +58% | |
| Residents born outside the UK | 4.2% | 20.4% | +386% | |
| People per household | 3.03 | 2.55 | −16% | |
| Households owning their home | 49.0% | 65.3% | +33% |