Shropshire recorded 298,310 people in 1961 and 510,526 in 2021, a change of +71%. Census figures compared side by side, every number sourced.
| Measure | 1961 | 2021 | Between | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 298,310 | 510,526 | +71% | |
| Residents born outside the UK | 2.9% | 7.9% | +172% | |
| People per household | 3.18 | 2.36 | −26% | |
| Households owning their home | 37.1% | 65.6% | +77% |