Facts and Figures
Facts and Figures
This page presents a selection of quick facts and figures about Clackmannanshire which is the second smallest local authority in Scotland stretching across 159 square km.
Our area
- The latest population figures can be found via the NRS demographic factsheet for Clackmannanshire. The most recent Census is also available to refer to.
- Our population is 51,540 (with 25,196 males and 26,344 females) making Clackmannanshire the smallest council in mainland Scotland.
- Our largest settlement is Alloa with a population of 20,750.
People
Households and dwellings
- In 2022 there were 25,109 dwellings across the county with the majority in Alloa - the largest settlement of Clackmannanshire.
- The number of households reached 24,157 in 2022.
- Average household size in Scotland has been decreasing over a long period, though at a slower rate in more recent years. It decreased from 2.25 people per household in 2002 to 2.18 in 2012, and then to 2.11 in 2022. (Source: NRS)
- Council Tax charges.
- 21.55% (5,434) of households (25,210) benefitted from Council Tax Reduction 2023/24.
- In 2022/23, 103 new builds were completed in Clackmannanshire.
Earnings and employment
Information about local earnings and employment is produced by nomis. Please refer to their document below:
Useful statistical publications
Consultations
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