Bristol
The county is almost entirely urbanised and had an estimated population of 494,399 in 2024, making Bristol the most populous city in the region. For local government purposes the county is a unitary authority area governed by Bristol City Council.
The council is a member of the West of England Combined Authority, which allows it to collaborate with South Gloucestershire Council and Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Source: Wikipedia
In 2021, there were 60,760 individuals aged 65 and over, accounting for 13% of the total population. This figure reflects a trend of increasing older age groups within the city, which is part of a broader national trend where the proportion of people aged 65 and over rose from 16.4% to 18.6% between 2011 and 2021. Additionally, Bristol has a median age of 34 years, indicating a relatively young population compared to the national average.