Enshi Autonomous Prefecture population
Enshi Autonomous Prefecture (恩施土家族苗族自治州) is a prefecture-level city in Hubei Province, China. Resident population was 3,352,300 people in 2025, with a density of 139.3 people per km². Enshi Autonomous Prefecture ranks #7 of 13 in Hubei by population, after Yichang (#6) and before Shiyan (#8). Explore historical, census and economic data.
Enshi Autonomous Prefecture · Hubei Province Boundary data: DataV.GeoAtlas
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
Data basis / note：Hukou
Subregions
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2015 to 2025.
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
- $24.2B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.7%
- Primary industry
- $4.3B
- Secondary industry
- $5.5B
- Tertiary industry
- $14.4B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,812
- Rural disposable income
- $2,448
Cities and counties in Enshi Autonomous Prefecture
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enshi | 880,200 people | 3,967 km² | 221.9 | 64.3% | $7.5B |
| Lichuan | 707,600 people | 4,606 km² | 153.6 | 50.9% | $4.4B |
| Jianshi | 390,100 people | 2,665 km² | 146.4 | 47.4% | $2.5B |
| Badong | 380,200 people | 3,352 km² | 113.4 | 42.2% | $2.5B |
| Xianfeng | 304,400 people | 2,523 km² | 120.7 | 48.2% | $2.1B |
| Xuanen | 275,100 people | 2,737 km² | 100.5 | — | $1.8B |
| Laifeng | 251,800 people | 1,342 km² | 187.6 | 49.2% | $1.9B |
| Hefeng | 172,400 people | 2,868 km² | 60.1 | 46.4% | $1.6B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Enshi Autonomous Prefecture?
The resident population of Enshi Autonomous Prefecture was 3,352,300 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 Enshi Autonomous Prefecture?
The population density is 139.3 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 24,060 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
- WuhanPrefecture-level city
- HuangshiPrefecture-level city
- ShiyanPrefecture-level city
- YichangPrefecture-level city
- XiangyangPrefecture-level city
- EzhouPrefecture-level city
- JingmenPrefecture-level city
- XiaoganPrefecture-level city
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Data source: Enshi 州Statistical Communiqué on National Economic and Social Development 2025 · Methodology and sources: Data sources