Shangcheng County population
Shangcheng County is a county-level area in Henan Province, China. Resident population was 426,700 people in 2025, with a density of 201.6 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 | 138,683 people | 32.5% |
| Age 18–34 | 183,774 people | 43.1% |
| Age 35–59 | 288,522 people | 67.6% |
| Age 60+ | 158,391 people | 37.1% |
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 | 455,400 people | 437,200 people | 434,100 people | 426,700 people |
| Urbanization rate | 42.2% | 43.2% | 44.4% | 45.2% |
| Birth rate | 6.82 ‰ | 0.63 ‰ | — | — |
| Death rate | 8.38 ‰ | 0.91 ‰ | — | — |
| 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
- $3.5B2025
- GDP growth
- 6.1%
- Primary industry
- $651.5M
- Secondary industry
- $1.2B
- Tertiary industry
- $1.7B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,391
- Rural disposable income
- $2,991
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nianyushan (鲇鱼山街道) | 64,891 | 33,224 | 31,667 |
| Chicheng (赤城街道) | 56,634 | 28,997 | 27,637 |
| Shangshiqiao (上石桥镇) | 45,122 | 23,102 | 22,020 |
| Yuji (余集镇) | 29,741 | 15,227 | 14,514 |
| Shuangchunpu (双椿铺镇) | 28,111 | 14,393 | 13,718 |
| Wangqiao (汪桥镇) | 26,574 | 13,606 | 12,968 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Shangcheng County?
The resident population of Shangcheng County was 426,700 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 Shangcheng County?
The population density is 201.6 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 2,117 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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- ShiheCounty-level area
- PingqiaoCounty-level area
- LuoshanCounty-level area
- GuangshanCounty-level area
- XinCounty-level area
- GushiCounty-level area
- HuangchuanCounty-level area
- HuaibinCounty-level area
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Data source: 2025年商城县国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources