Towns and cities in Midlothian by population
All 12 populated places in Midlothian, ranked by current population. The largest is Bonnyrigg, with 18,320 people.
Every place in Midlothian, ranked
Do not add these figures together to get Midlothian's population. Settlement boundaries overlap, so the rows below sum to more than the area actually holds: 82,200 against an official 99,880. The ONS figure above is the one to quote. Why figures differ.
| # | Place | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonnyrigg | 18,320 |
| 2 | Penicuik | 16,150 |
| 3 | Mayfield | 13,690 |
| 4 | Dalkeith | 12,720 |
| 5 | Loanhead | 6,350 |
| 6 | Gorebridge | 6,330 |
| 7 | Danderhall | 2,770 |
| 8 | Rosewell | 2,020 |
| 9 | Roslin | 1,630 |
| 10 | Bilston | 1,210 |
| 11 | Pathhead | 960 |
| 12 | Loanstone | 50 |
Common questions
What is the population of Midlothian?
99,880, on the ONS mid-2024 estimate for Midlothian. 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 Midlothian?
Bonnyrigg, with 18,320 residents on current figures. This page ranks all 12 recorded places in Midlothian by population, each linking to its own page with sources and, where held, a 2005 comparison.