what is the population of southampton
Southampton 's population has grown by almost eight per cent in ten years, census data has revealed. The new figures, published by the Titchfield-based Office of National Statistics, show that Southampton is a young city, with the number of people in their 20s reaching 51,200, compared to 30,800 people aged 65 and over.he ONS' own website states the population of Southampton at the census was 236,900 (http://www.ons.gov. uk/ons/interactive/v p2-2011-census-compa rator/index.html).