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• Total Population 1801 to 1971: Population grew from 50,825 in 1801 to 208,965 in 1971.
• Age Structure, in 5-year bands, from 1851 to 1971: In 1851, only 4.4 per cent of the population were aged 65 and over, but by 1971 11.05 per cent were.
• Occupational Structure in 1831: Out of 17,436 males aged 20 and over, 4,669 worked in Retail and Handicrafts.

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
STIRLINGSHIRE	Preferred	English			The Scottish Archive Network, Scottish Archives Network Gazetteer
STIRLING	Alternate	English			1951 Census of Scotland, Table 1, 'Comparison of population, density per 100 acres, and houses with 1931', for 'Burghs, Districts of Counties and CPs'.

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
SCOTLAND Dep	Country		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'.
EAST CENTRAL	Scottish Census Division			Census of Population (Census 1961 Scotland, Vol. 6, Occupation, Industry and Workplace, Part 1, Occupation Tables, p.x.)

Boundary changes

This unit was affected by the following changes:

Date	Type of change	Other unit involved	Area transferred	Authority
1891	was enlarged by gaining part of	CLACKMANNANSHIRE	The part of Logie parish previously in Clackmannan.	H. Shennan, Boundaries of Counties and Parishes in Scotland (Edinburgh: Wm. Green & Sons, 1892)
1891	was reduced to enlarge	CLACKMANNANSHIRE	Alva parish.	H. Shennan, Boundaries of Counties and Parishes in Scotland (Edinburgh: Wm. Green & Sons, 1892)
1891	was enlarged by gaining part of	CLACKMANNANSHIRE	The part of Stirling parish previously in Clackmannan.	H. Shennan, Boundaries of Counties and Parishes in Scotland (Edinburgh: Wm. Green & Sons, 1892)
1891	was reduced to enlarge	DUNBARTONSHIRE	The part of New Kilpatrick parish previously in Dumbarton.	H. Shennan, Boundaries of Counties and Parishes in Scotland (Edinburgh: Wm. Green & Sons, 1892)
1891	was enlarged by gaining part of	PERTHSHIRE	The part of Alloa parish transferred to Logie parish in Perth.	H. Shennan, Boundaries of Counties and Parishes in Scotland (Edinburgh: Wm. Green & Sons, 1892), p. 50.
1891	was enlarged by gaining part of	PERTHSHIRE	The part of Kippen parish previously in Perth.	H. Shennan, Boundaries of Counties and Parishes in Scotland (Edinburgh: Wm. Green & Sons, 1892)
1891	was reduced to enlarge	PERTHSHIRE	The part of Lecropt parish previously in Stirling.	H. Shennan, Boundaries of Counties and Parishes in Scotland (Edinburgh: Wm. Green & Sons, 1892)
04 Aug 1922	was reduced to enlarge	WEST LOTHIAN		1931 Census of Scotland, Table 15, 'Intercensal Changes of Boundary, 1921-1931'.; Authority information missing
04 Aug 1922	was enlarged by gaining part of	WEST LOTHIAN		1931 Census of Scotland, Table 15, 'Intercensal Changes of Boundary, 1921-1931'.; Authority information missing
16 May 1963	was reduced to enlarge	DUNBARTONSHIRE	Part of Western No 3|Dc Area: 1 hectares.	1971 Census of Scotland, Table 4, 'Intercensal changes of boundary (between 23rd April, 1961 and 25th April, 1971)', for 'County, local authority areas, civil parishes'.; United Kingdom Statutory Instrument (Sheriff's Deliverance dated 5th March, 1963)

Lower level units

This unit contained the following units:

Name	Type	Start	End	Authority
CAMPSIE	1841 Occupation reporting area			1841 Census of Great Britain, Table [1], 'Occupation Abstract'.
FALKIRK	1841 Occupation reporting area			1841 Census of Great Britain, Table [1], 'Occupation Abstract'.
STIRLING	1841 Occupation reporting area			1841 Census of Great Britain, Table [1], 'Occupation Abstract'.
STIRLING COUNTY	1841 Occupation reporting area			1841 Census of Great Britain, Table [1], 'Occupation Abstract'.
ST NINIANS	1841 Occupation reporting area			1841 Census of Great Britain, Table [1], 'Occupation Abstract'.
AIRTH Burgh	Scottish Burgh/District			The Scottish Archive Network, Scottish Archives Network Gazetteer
BRIDGE OF ALLAN Burgh	Scottish Burgh/District		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'.
BUCHLYVIE Burgh	Scottish Burgh/District			The Scottish Archive Network, Scottish Archives Network Gazetteer
CENTRAL NO 1 DoC	Scottish Burgh/District			1971 Census of Scotland, Table 25, 'Enumerated households by tenure and household amenities', for 'County, local authority areas'.
CENTRAL NO 2 DoC	Scottish Burgh/District			1971 Census of Scotland, Table 25, 'Enumerated households by tenure and household amenities', for 'County, local authority areas'.
DENNY AND DUNIPACE Burgh	Scottish Burgh/District		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'.
EASTERN NO 1 DoC	Scottish Burgh/District			1971 Census of Scotland, Table 25, 'Enumerated households by tenure and household amenities', for 'County, local authority areas'.
EASTERN NO 2 DoC	Scottish Burgh/District			1971 Census of Scotland, Table 25, 'Enumerated households by tenure and household amenities', for 'County, local authority areas'.
EASTERN NO 3 DoC	Scottish Burgh/District			1971 Census of Scotland, Table 25, 'Enumerated households by tenure and household amenities', for 'County, local authority areas'.
ELPHINSTONE Burgh	Scottish Burgh/District			The Scottish Archive Network, Scottish Archives Network Gazetteer
FALKIRK Burgh	Scottish Burgh/District		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'.
GARGUNNOCK Burgh	Scottish Burgh/District			The Scottish Archive Network, Scottish Archives Network Gazetteer
GRANGEMOUTH Burgh	Scottish Burgh/District		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'.
KILSYTH Burgh	Scottish Burgh/District		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'.
MUGDOCK Burgh	Scottish Burgh/District			The Scottish Archive Network, Scottish Archives Network Gazetteer
POLMONT Burgh	Scottish Burgh/District			The Scottish Archive Network, Scottish Archives Network Gazetteer
STIRLING Burgh	Scottish Burgh/District		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'.
STIRLINGSHIRE CLandward	Scottish Burgh/District		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'.
WESTERN NO 1 DoC	Scottish Burgh/District			1971 Census of Scotland, Table 25, 'Enumerated households by tenure and household amenities', for 'County, local authority areas'.
WESTERN NO 2 DoC	Scottish Burgh/District			1971 Census of Scotland, Table 25, 'Enumerated households by tenure and household amenities', for 'County, local authority areas'.
WESTERN NO 3 DoC	Scottish Burgh/District			1971 Census of Scotland, Table 25, 'Enumerated households by tenure and household amenities', for 'County, local authority areas'.
WEST KERSE Burgh	Scottish Burgh/District			The Scottish Archive Network, Scottish Archives Network Gazetteer
STIRLING	Scottish Poor Law Combination			Higginbotham, History of the Workhouse
BONNYBRIDGE	Urban Labour Market			Great Britain Historical GIS Project
DENNY	Urban Labour Market			Great Britain Historical GIS Project
FALKIRK	Urban Labour Market			Great Britain Historical GIS Project
GRANGEMOUTH	Urban Labour Market			Great Britain Historical GIS Project
KILSYTH	Urban Labour Market			Great Britain Historical GIS Project
STIRLING	Urban Labour Market			Great Britain Historical GIS Project
AIRTH	Scottish Parish	1845	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'.
ALVA	Scottish Parish	1845	1891	1851 Census of Great Britain, Table [1], 'Population Abstract'.
BALDERNOCK	Scottish Parish	1845	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'.
BALFRON	Scottish Parish	1845	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'.
BOTHKENNAR	Scottish Parish		1900	1851 Census of Great Britain, Table [1], 'Population Abstract'.
BUCHANAN	Scottish Parish	1845	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'.
CAMPSIE	Scottish Parish	1845	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'.
DENNY	Scottish Parish	1845	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'.
DRYMEN	Scottish Parish	1845	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'.
DUNIPACE	Scottish Parish	1845	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'.
FALKIRK	Scottish Parish	1845	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'.
FINTRY	Scottish Parish	1845	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'.
GARGUNNOCK	Scottish Parish	1845	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'.
GRANGEMOUTH	Scottish Parish	1900	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'.
KILLEARN	Scottish Parish	1845	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'.
KILSYTH	Scottish Parish	1845	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'.
KIPPEN	Scottish Parish	1845	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'.
LARBERT	Scottish Parish	1845	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'.
LECROPT	Scottish Parish	1845	1891	1851 Census of Great Britain, Table [1], 'Population Abstract'.
LOGIE	Scottish Parish	1845	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'.
MUIRAVONSIDE	Scottish Parish	1845	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'.
NEW KILPATRICK	Scottish Parish	1845	1891	1851 Census of Great Britain, Table [1], 'Population Abstract'.
POLMONT	Scottish Parish		1900	1851 Census of Great Britain, Table [1], 'Population Abstract'.
SLAMANNAN	Scottish Parish	1845	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'.
STIRLING	Scottish Parish	1845	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'.
ST NINIANS	Scottish Parish	1845	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'.
STRATHBLANE	Scottish Parish	1845	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'.