At the time of the 2021 Census, Buckinghamshire’s population was 553,100.

Buckinghamshire had a slightly proportion of young people (0-15 year olds) than the national average (20% versus 19%) and a slightly larger proportion of retired residents (19% versus 18%). 61% of residents were of working age, compared to 63% nationally.

At aggregate level, Buckinghamshire’s deprivation levels are low. With a 2019 Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) deprivation score of 10.1, Buckinghamshire is deemed one of the least deprived areas of England. However, there are pockets of deprivation within the county (particularly in Wycombe, Aylesbury and Chesham) and there is evidence of inequality.

Further analysis of Buckinghamshire’s population is available on the Bucks Data Exchange.