Huanggang City population
Huanggang City (黄冈市) is a prefecture-level city in Hubei Province, China. Resident population was 5,750,000 people in 2025, with a density of 329.4 people per km². Huanggang City ranks #2 of 13 in Hubei by population, after Wuhan (#1) and before Xiangyang (#3). Explore historical, census and economic data.
Huanggang City · Hubei Province Boundary data: DataV.GeoAtlas
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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 | 5,882,700 people | 5,788,200 people | 5,790,200 people | 5,792,200 people | 5,792,400 people | 5,750,000 people |
| Urbanization rate | — | — | — | 50.5% | 51.5% | 52.9% |
| 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
- $45.9B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.1%
- Primary industry
- $8.1B
- Secondary industry
- $14.8B
- Tertiary industry
- $23.0B
- Urban disposable income
- $5,872
- Rural disposable income
- $3,019
Cities and counties in Huanggang City
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macheng | 862,800 people | 3,604 km² | 239.4 | 53.6% | $7.5B |
| Huangmei | 770,200 people | 1,708 km² | 451.0 | — | $4.4B |
| Qichun | 751,100 people | 2,398 km² | 313.2 | 45.0% | $5.1B |
| Xishui | 699,100 people | 1,951 km² | 358.3 | — | $4.9B |
| Wuxue | 653,900 people | 1,242 km² | 526.6 | 60.8% | $6.7B |
| Huangzhou | 513,500 people | 362 km² | 1,417.1 | 81.2% | $5.3B |
| Hongan | 491,700 people | 1,791 km² | 274.5 | 52.7% | $4.0B |
| Luotian | 456,300 people | 2,130 km² | 214.2 | 49.7% | $3.0B |
| Yingshan | 301,000 people | 1,439 km² | 209.2 | 44.1% | $2.1B |
| Tuanfeng | 262,700 people | 832 km² | 315.9 | 45.0% | $2.2B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Huanggang City?
The resident population of Huanggang City was 5,750,000 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 Huanggang City?
The population density is 329.4 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 17,457 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: Huanggang Statistical Communiqué on National Economic and Social Development 2025 · Methodology and sources: Data sources