Categories in Workington
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Workington
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 119 | 27 years |
| Shopping other | 98 | 26 years |
| Restaurants | 83 | 18 years |
| Beauty salons | 70 | — |
| Car repair | 67 | 21 years |
| Corporate management | 63 | 25 years |
| Buses and trains | 60 | — |
| Other accommodation | 51 | — |
| Hairdressers | 49 | — |
| Education | 49 | 35 years |
| Other membership organizations | 47 | 45 years |
| General contractors | 44 | — |
| Taxis | 43 | — |
| Clothing stores | 41 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 40 | 22 years |
| Health and medical | 40 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 39 | — |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 39 | — |
Workington Facts
| Area | 20.6 km² |
| Population | 25,456 |
| Male Population | 12,526 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 12,930 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -0.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.6% |
| Median Age | 42.6 years (Male: 41.6, Female: 43.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $34,921 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 1900 |
| Neighborhoods | Seaton, Town Centre, Distington, Lillyhall, Salterbeck |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 54.64250, -3.54413 |
| Postal Codes | CA14, CA5, CA95 |
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Workington Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,669 | 24,765 | 24,571 | 25,377 | 25,456 | 25,320 | 25,187 |
| Population Density | 1,248.3 / km² | 1,204.4 / km² | 1,194.9 / km² | 1,234.1 / km² | 1,238 / km² | 1,231.4 / km² | 1,224.9 / km² |
Workington Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 3.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workington | -0.8% | +2.8% | +3.6% |
| United Kingdom | — | — | — |
Workington Median Age
Median Age: 42.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workington | 42.6 yrs | 43.5 yrs | 41.6 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Workington Population Density
Population Density: 1,238 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workington | 25,456 | 20.6 km² | 1,238 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Workington Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Workington
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Workington
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Workington
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Workington
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Workington Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $25,979 | $27,689 | $29,486 | $31,596 | $33,308 | $36,161 | $30,788 | $34,921 |
| Total GDP | $784.8M | $835M | $890M | $959.4M | $1B | $1.1B | $969.3M | $1.1B |
Workington CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workington | 318,869 tn | 12.53 tn | 15,507.3 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 318,869 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 12.53 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15,507.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/25/13 | 9:58 AM | 3.2 | 84.6 km | 8,000 m | 24km WNW of Blackpool, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/10 | 10:59 PM | 3.5 | 38.1 km | 12,600 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 4/28/09 | 10:22 AM | 3.7 | 63 km | 8,800 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/26/06 | 10:40 AM | 3.6 | 49.6 km | 7,700 m | Scotland, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 6/26/93 | 5:42 AM | 3 | 86.2 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 9/12/88 | 2:23 PM | 3.7 | 70.5 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/26/79 | 3:57 AM | 4.5 | 62.5 km | 10,000 m | England, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
Workington
is a town, civil parish and port at the mouth of the River Derwent on the west coast of Cumbria, England. Historically in Cumberland and lying in the Borough of Allerdale, Workington is 32 miles (51.5 km) southwest of Carlisle, 7 miles (11.3 km) we..
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