Sangzhi County population
Sangzhi County is a county-level area in Hunan Province, China. Resident population was 361,700 people in 2025, with a density of 104.1 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
| Age group | Resident population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0–17 | 79,300 people | 21.9% |
| Age 18–34 | 84,000 people | 23.2% |
| Age 35–59 | 180,100 people | 49.8% |
| Age 60+ | 107,900 people | 29.8% |
Ethnic population：42.09
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 | 377,900 people | 370,500 people | 367,800 people | 361,700 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | 44.0% | 45.0% | 46.0% |
| 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
- $1.8B2025
- GDP growth
- 1.8%
- Primary industry
- $283.7M
- Secondary industry
- $217.6M
- Tertiary industry
- $1.3B
- Urban disposable income
- $3,449
- Rural disposable income
- $2,035
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liyuan (澧源镇) | 105,546 | 54,040 | 51,506 |
| Chenjiahe (陈家河镇) | 23,193 | 11,875 | 11,318 |
| Hongjiaguanbai (洪家关白族乡) | 22,238 | 11,386 | 10,852 |
| Ruitapu (瑞塔铺镇) | 21,832 | 11,178 | 10,654 |
| Guandiping (官地坪镇) | 17,754 | 9,090 | 8,664 |
| Longtanping (龙潭坪镇) | 15,290 | 7,828 | 7,462 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sangzhi County?
The resident population of Sangzhi County was 361,700 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 Sangzhi County?
The population density is 104.1 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 3,475 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.
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Data source: 桑植县2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources