According to the 2011 census, the population of Rhyl was 25,149, a decrease from the 2001 census figure of 25,320. The population density was 12,300 people per square kilometre (32,000/sq mi).
Ethnic groups
The overwhelming majority of the population is White British (95.7%), with the next largest ethnic groups being Other White (1.4%), Asian (1.2%), and Black (0.8%).
Religion
The largest religion in Rhyl is Christianity (73.6%), with the Church of England being the most popular denomination (42.9%). Other religious groups include Muslims (1.5%), Buddhists (0.2%), Hindus (0.2%), and Sikhs (0.1%).
Age distribution
The age distribution of the population is as follows:
* 0-15 years: 18.6%
* 16-24 years: 14.5%
* 25-44 years: 26.9%
* 45-64 years: 23.1%
* 65+ years: 16.9%
Employment
The employment rate for people aged 16-64 in Rhyl is 67.9%, which is lower than the national average of 73.1%. The largest industries in Rhyl are retail and wholesale (21.6%), manufacturing (15.6%), health and social work (14.2%), and tourism (12.7%).
Housing
In the 2011 census, there were 12,324 households in Rhyl, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The majority of households (62.7%) were owner-occupied, while 31.6% were rented from a private landlord.
Transport
Rhyl is well-connected by public transport, with regular train services to Chester, Bangor, and Holyhead. The town is also served by a number of bus routes, including the X5 service which connects Rhyl with Liverpool and Manchester.
Education
Rhyl has a number of primary and secondary schools, as well as a further education college. The nearest university is Bangor University, which is located about 20 miles (32 km) away.
Healthcare
Rhyl has a number of GP surgeries and hospitals, including the Rhyl Hospital. The town is also served by a number of community health centres.
Crime
The crime rate in Rhyl is higher than the national average, with a crime rate of 105 crimes per 1,000 people compared to the national average of 85 crimes per 1,000 people. The most common types of crime in Rhyl are violent crimes (28%), theft (26%), and criminal damage (18%).