Pingjiang County population
Pingjiang County is a county-level area in Hunan Province, China. Resident population was 917,000 people in 2025, with a density of 222.9 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2022 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 939,200 people | 933,600 people | 933,100 people | 917,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 54.1% | 54.2% | 54.7% | 55.9% |
| Birth rate | — | — | — | — |
| Death rate | — | — | — | — |
| 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
- $7.5B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.6%
- Primary industry
- $913.5M
- Secondary industry
- $3.0B
- Tertiary industry
- $3.6B
- Urban disposable income
- $4,802
- Rural disposable income
- $2,310
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanchang (汉昌街道) | 154,675 | 79,194 | 75,481 |
| Changshou (长寿镇) | 71,753 | 36,738 | 35,015 |
| Nanjiang (南江镇) | 71,141 | 36,424 | 34,717 |
| Wushi (伍市镇) | 66,573 | 34,085 | 32,488 |
| Anding (安定镇) | 58,352 | 29,876 | 28,476 |
| Meixian (梅仙镇) | 54,069 | 27,683 | 26,386 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pingjiang County?
The resident population of Pingjiang County was 917,000 people in 2025. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Pingjiang County?
The population density is 222.9 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 4,114 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
- YueyanglouCounty-level area
- YunxiCounty-level area
- JunshanCounty-level area
- YueyangCounty-level area
- HuarongCounty-level area
- XiangyinCounty-level area
- MiluoCounty-level area
- LinxiangCounty-level area
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Data source: 平江县2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources