Shayang County population
Shayang County is a county-level area in Hubei Province, China. Resident population was 381,500 people in 2025, with a density of 186.6 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
Data basis / note：常住
Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2000 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 395,700 people | 388,100 people | 387,900 people | 388,200 people | 388,100 people | 381,500 people |
| Urbanization rate | 46.7% | 47.8% | 48.4% | 49.5% | 50.5% | 51.8% |
| Birth rate | — | — | 3.86 ‰ | — | 4.66 ‰ | 4.29 ‰ |
| Death rate | — | — | 6.70 ‰ | — | 10.73 ‰ | 9.85 ‰ |
| 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
- $4.8B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.5%
- Primary industry
- $1.4B
- Secondary industry
- $1.2B
- Tertiary industry
- $2.2B
- Urban disposable income
- $6,377
- Rural disposable income
- $4,085
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shayang (沙洋镇) | 95,244 | 48,765 | 46,479 |
| Hougang (后港镇) | 46,867 | 23,996 | 22,871 |
| Gaoyang (高阳镇) | 27,557 | 14,109 | 13,448 |
| Wulipu (五里铺镇) | 27,043 | 13,846 | 13,197 |
| Lishi (李市镇) | 25,269 | 12,938 | 12,331 |
| Maoli (毛李镇) | 24,297 | 12,440 | 11,857 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Shayang County?
The resident population of Shayang County was 381,500 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 Shayang County?
The population density is 186.6 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 2,044 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
- DongbaoCounty-level area
- DuodaoCounty-level area
- ZhongxiangCounty-level area
- JingshanCounty-level area
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Data source: 沙洋县2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources