List of settlements in Devon by population

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This list is of towns and cities in Devon in order of their population, according to the 2011 census data from the Office for National Statistics. It comprises the Key Statistics for local authorities, civil parishes and wards that attempt to show their populations. The largest settlement in Devon is the city and unitary authority of Plymouth with a population of 256,720, whereas the smallest settlement was the town and civil parish of Beer with a population of 1,317. The city of Exeter, which is home to Exeter Cathedral, is the county town and headquarters of Devon County Council. The ceremonial county of Devon includes unitary authority areas of Plymouth and Torbay, but the non-metropolitan county of Devon excludes such unitary authority areas. It is governed by Devon County Council, whereas Plymouth and Torbay can govern themselves on matters such as transport and education.

Traditionally a town is any settlement which has received a charter of incorporation, more commonly known as a town charter, approved by the monarch. However, since 1974, any civil parish has the right to declare itself as a town. Prior to 1888, city status was given to settlements home to a cathedral of the Church of England such as Exeter. After 1888 it was no longer a necessary condition, leading to Plymouth gaining city-status in 1928. Historical towns such as Plympton, Stonehouse and Devonport, which were merged into the city of Plymouth, have not been included, as well as Topsham, which became a part of Exeter's urban district, and St Marychurch, which was annexed by Torquay. However, the unitary authority area of Torbay recognises the three towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham. The ward for Ottery St Mary is also included, as it is titled Ottery St Mary Town.

Changes to population structures have, however, led to explosions in non-traditional settlements that do not fall into traditional, bureaucratic definitions of 'towns'. Several villages, which are not included in this list, have grown steadily and are more populous than many towns. For example, the ward of Fremington, with a population of 4,310.[1] would be ranked 34 whilst its neighbour Braunton civil parish, with a population of 8,128,[2] would be ranked 21.

2011 rank Town/city Population Increase
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2011[3] 2001[4]
1 Plymouth 256,384 240,720 6.1% City and unitary authority, which includes the suburbs of Plympton and Plymstock. Plympton used to be a separate town and Plymstock is a parish. File:Plymouth Barbican and harbour.jpg
2 Exeter 117,773 111,076 5.7% City, urban district and the county town (capital) of Devon File:Exeter panorama 1.jpg
3 Torquay 65,245[5] 63,998[6] 1.9% Part of the unitary authority of Torbay File:Torquay.devon.750pix.jpg
4 Paignton 49,021[5] 48,251[6] 1.6% Part of the unitary authority of Torbay File:Paignton beach.jpg
5 Exmouth 34,432 32,972 4.2% Civil parish File:Exmouth from Dawlish Warren.jpg
6 Barnstaple 24,033 20,724 13.8% Civil parish File:Barnstaple Long Bridge and surrounding buildings - geograph.org.uk - 1754403.jpg
7 Newton Abbot 24,029 23,580 1.9% Civil parish File:Newton abbot view.jpg
8 Tiverton 21,335 18,621 12.7% Civil parish File:River Exe.jpg
9 Brixham 16,693[5] 17,457[6] -4.6% Civil parish; part of the unitary authority of Torbay.[7] File:Brixham.devon.750pix.jpg
10 Bideford 16,610 14,407 13.3% Civil parish File:Bideford-Devon.jpg
11 Teignmouth 14,749 14,413 2.3% Civil parish File:TeignmouthHarbour.JPG
12 Sidmouth 13,737 13,135 4.4% Civil parish File:Sidmouth, devon.jpg
13 Dawlish 13,161 13,135 0.2% Civil parish File:Dawlish 2.jpg
14 Tavistock 12,280 11,604 5.5% Civil parish File:West Street, Tavistock - geograph.org.uk - 193504.jpg
15 Northam 12,062 11,018 8.7% Civil parish File:Northam Church by Roger A Smith.jpg
16 Ivybridge 11,851 12,056 -1.7% Civil parish File:Fore Street at Ivybridge.jpg
17 Ilfracombe 11,509 10,840 5.8% Civil parish File:Ilfracombe.jpg
18 Honiton 11,156 10,857 2.7% Civil parish File:Honiton from the south east.jpg
19 Kingsteignton 10,451 10,615 -1.6% Civil parish File:Kingsteignton Street - geograph.org.uk - 89779.jpg
20 Cullompton 8,499 7,609 10.5% Civil parish File:Cullompton, Devon, the town from the south west (geograph 57332).jpg
21 Crediton 7,600 6,837 10.0% Civil parish File:Crediton, Union Road from Union Terrace - geograph.org.uk - 958292.jpg
22 Totnes 7,456 7,444 0.2% Civil parish File:Totnes High Street.jpg
23 Bovey Tracey 7,168 6,929 3.3% Civil parish File:Bovey Tracey Fore Street.jpg
24 Okehampton 7,104 5,846 17.7% Civil parish File:Okehampton former A30.jpg
25 Seaton 7,096 6,798 4.2% Civil parish File:Seaton sea front in devon arp.jpg
26 Axminster 6,557 5,626 14.2% Civil parish File:Axminster Town.JPG
27 Kingsbridge 5,887 5,521 6.2% Civil parish File:Fore Street, Kingsbridge.jpg
28 Great Torrington 5,714 5,279 7.6% Civil parish File:Great Torrington Pannier Market on South Street - geograph.org.uk - 1508382.jpg
29 Dartmouth 5,605 5,512 1.7% Civil parish File:Dartmouth.town.750pix.jpg
30 Budleigh Salterton 5,185 4,801 7.4% Civil parish File:Budleigh Salterton2.JPG
31 Ottery St. Mary 4,898 4,366 10.9% Ward, which refers to Ottery St Mary as a "town". File:Otterystmarychurch.jpg
32 South Molton 4,875 4,093 16.0% Civil parish File:South Molton The Square.jpg
33 Chudleigh 4,378 3,846 12.2% Civil parish File:Chudleigh.jpg
34 Ashburton 4,087 3,909 4.4% Civil parish File:West Street , Ashburton.jpg
35 Buckfastleigh 3,631 3,661 -0.8% Civil parish File:BuckfastleighRoad.JPG
36 Exminster 3,616 3,310 8.5% Civil parish File:Exminster station.jpg
37 Colyton 3,165 2,964 6.4% Civil parish including Colyford File:Colyton-standrew.jpg
38 Holsworthy 2,641 2,256 14.6% Civil parish File:Holsworthy Town.jpg
39 Bradninch 2,206 1,916 13.1% Civil parish File:Bradninch.jan.2006.png
40 Salcombe 1,909 1,893 0.8% Civil parish File:Salcombe.jpg
41 North Tawton 1,859 1,570 15.5% Civil parish File:North Tawton Square.jpg
42 Hatherleigh 1,729 1,306 24.5% Civil parish File:Churchyard, Hatherleigh.jpg
43 Hartland 1,724 1,676 2.8% Civil parish File:Stnectan.jpg
44 Moretonhampstead 1,703 1,536 9.8% Civil parish File:Flower decoration - Court Street Moretonhampstead.jpg
45 Chagford 1,449 1,470 -1.4% Civil parish File:Chagford's famous ironmongery stores, Webbers and Bowdens.jpg
46 Chulmleigh 1,323 1,308 1.1% Civil parish File:Chulmleigh - main street - geograph.org.uk - 420150.jpg
47 Beer 1,317 1,381 -4.9% Civil parish File:Beer Devon Common Lane.jpg

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