Towns and cities in Wolverhampton by population
All 3 populated places in Wolverhampton, ranked by current population. The largest is Wolverhampton, with 263,700 people.
Every place in Wolverhampton, ranked
Do not add these figures together to get Wolverhampton's population. Settlement boundaries overlap, so the rows below sum to more than the area actually holds: 302,255 against an official 281,434. The ONS figure above is the one to quote. Why figures differ.
| # | Place | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wolverhampton | 263,700 |
| 2 | Wednesfield | 33,555 |
| 3 | Bilston | 5,000 |
Common questions
What is the population of Wolverhampton?
281,434, on the ONS mid-2025 estimate for Wolverhampton. 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 Wolverhampton?
Wolverhampton, with 263,700 residents on current figures. This page ranks all 3 recorded places in Wolverhampton by population, each linking to its own page with sources and, where held, a 2005 comparison.