Meihekou City population
Meihekou City is a county-level area in Jilin Province, China. Resident population was 491,400 people in 2024, with a density of 225.9 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2024
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
| Age group | Resident population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0–17 | 68,706 people | 14.0% |
| Age 18–34 | 89,886 people | 18.3% |
| Age 35–59 | 244,116 people | 49.7% |
| Age 60+ | 165,468 people | 33.7% |
Data basis / note：户籍
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2024.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 500,700 people | 491,400 people |
| Urbanization rate | 59.4% | 61.1% |
| Birth rate | 3.70 ‰ | 3.90 ‰ |
| Death rate | 11.10 ‰ | 5.50 ‰ |
| GDP | — | — |
Census data
Population, households, age structure and ethnic composition from modern censuses.
Ethnic composition
Population by ethnic group in the most recent census.
Economy and income
Gross domestic product, growth and household disposable income.
Economy and income
- GDP
- $2.6B2024
- GDP growth
- -5.5%
- Primary industry
- $297.4M
- Secondary industry
- $548.7M
- Tertiary industry
- $1.8B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,156
- Rural disposable income
- $3,151
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guangming (光明街道) | 64,183 | 32,862 | 31,321 |
| Xinhua (新华街道) | 60,220 | 30,833 | 29,387 |
| Jiefang (解放街道) | 59,772 | 30,603 | 29,169 |
| Heping (和平街道) | 53,146 | 27,211 | 25,935 |
| Fumin (福民街道) | 39,749 | 20,351 | 19,398 |
| Shancheng (山城镇) | 36,473 | 18,674 | 17,799 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Meihekou City?
The resident population of Meihekou City was 491,400 people in 2024. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Meihekou City?
The population density is 225.9 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 2,175 km².
Where does this data come from?
Figures are compiled from national statistical yearbooks, census publications and official regional statistics. Each table displays its reference year. Read the data sources page for details.
Nearby areas
- DongchangCounty-level area
- ErdaojiangCounty-level area
- TonghuaCounty-level area
- HuinanCounty-level area
- LiuheCounty-level area
- JianCounty-level area
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Data source: 梅河口市2024年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources