Somerset recorded 604,500 people in 1961 and 982,904 in 2021, a change of +63%. Census figures compared side by side, every number sourced.
| Measure | 1961 | 2021 | Between | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 604,500 | 982,904 | +63% | |
| Residents born outside the UK | 3.6% | 9.2% | +156% | |
| People per household | 3.53 | 2.32 | −34% | |
| Households owning their home | 45.8% | 68.0% | +48% |