Yongchang County population
Yongchang County is a county-level area in Gansu Province, China. Resident population was 168,000 people in 2025, with a density of 28.6 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 0–14 | 19,800 people | 11.8% |
| Age 60+ | 44,200 people | 26.3% |
| Age 65+ | 29,700 people | 17.7% |
Data basis / note：常住
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 | 172,900 people | 170,300 people | 168,200 people | 168,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | 60.0% | 61.8% | 63.1% | 63.2% |
| Birth rate | 6.34 ‰ | 5.92 ‰ | 8.06 ‰ | 6.34 ‰ |
| Death rate | 13.82 ‰ | 13.40 ‰ | 14.67 ‰ | 7.95 ‰ |
| 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
- $2.0B2025
- GDP growth
- 12.5%
- Primary industry
- $366.6M
- Secondary industry
- $798.3M
- Tertiary industry
- $827.3M
- Urban disposable income
- $5,976
- Rural disposable income
- $3,168
Townships and subdistricts
Population of townships, towns and subdistricts from the latest census.
| Township / subdistrict | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chengguan (城关镇) | 83,799 | 42,905 | 40,894 |
| Hexipu (河西堡镇) | 37,856 | 19,382 | 18,474 |
| Zhuwangbao (朱王堡镇) | 17,868 | 9,148 | 8,720 |
| Shuiyuan (水源镇) | 10,905 | 5,583 | 5,322 |
| Hongshanyao (红山窑镇) | 5,417 | 2,774 | 2,643 |
| Jiaojiazhuang (焦家庄镇) | 5,297 | 2,712 | 2,585 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yongchang County?
The resident population of Yongchang County was 168,000 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 Yongchang County?
The population density is 28.6 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 5,867 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: 2025年永昌县国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources