Towns and cities in Borough of Bolton by population
All 8 populated places in Borough of Bolton, ranked by current population. The largest is Bolton, with 141,331 people.
Every place in Borough of Bolton, ranked
Do not add these figures together to get Borough of Bolton's population. Settlement boundaries overlap, so the rows below sum to more than the area actually holds: 238,171 against an official 310,085. The ONS figure above is the one to quote. Why figures differ.
| # | Place | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolton | 141,331 |
| 2 | Westhoughton | 26,260 |
| 3 | Farnworth | 25,680 |
| 4 | Horwich | 18,696 |
| 5 | Kearsley | 10,127 |
| 6 | Little Lever | 10,100 |
| 7 | Blackrod | 5,086 |
| 8 | Lostock | 891 |
Common questions
What is the population of Borough of Bolton?
310,085, on the ONS mid-2024 estimate for Bolton. The individual towns listed on this page sum to more than that, because settlement boundaries overlap; the ONS figure is the one to quote for the area as a whole.
What is the largest town in Borough of Bolton?
Bolton, with 141,331 residents on current figures. This page ranks all 8 recorded places in Borough of Bolton by population, each linking to its own page with sources and, where held, a 2005 comparison.