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• Total Population 1921 to 1971: Population fell from 2,655 in 1921 to 2,340 in 1971.
• Age Structure, in 5-year bands, from 1931 to 1971: In 1931, only 13.15 per cent of the population were aged 65 and over, but by 1971 19.02 per cent were.

Here we are presenting statistics for a historical unit, which may have changed its boundaries significantly during the period covered.

Alternative names

The following alternative names exist:

Name	Status	Language	Start	End	Authority
LANGHOLM	Preferred	English	1621	1975	1951 Census of Scotland, Table 1, 'Comparison of population, density per 100 acres, and houses with 1931', for 'Burghs, Districts of Counties and CPs'.
OLD LANGHOLM	Alternate	English			1851 Census of Great Britain, Table [1], 'Population Abstract'.
S731615	CASWEB identifiers for 1971 Local Govt Districts	English

Unit associations

We know of no associations with other units.

Unit history

This unit was part of the following units:

Name	Type	Start	End	Authority
DUMFRIES SHIRE	Scottish County		1975	1951 Census of Scotland, Table 1, 'Comparison of population, density per 100 acres, and houses with 1931', for 'Burghs, Districts of Counties and CPs'.

Boundary changes

This unit was affected by the following changes:

Date	Type of change	Other unit involved	Area transferred	Authority
20 Feb 1947	was enlarged by gaining part of	DUMFRIES SHIRE CLandward
20 Feb 1947	was enlarged by gaining part of	LANGHOLM DoC

Lower level units

This unit contained the following units:

Name	Type	Start	End	Authority
LANGHOLM	Scottish Parish		1975	1851 Census of Great Britain, Table [1], 'Population Abstract'.