Aomori青森県
Hirakawa 平川市
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Hirakawa, Aomori, Japan has a population of 28,708 (2025 national census). IPSS projections estimate 26,476 by 2030 and 18,103 by 2050 (a decrease of about 40.8% from 2020), with the share of residents aged 65+ rising from 35.3% in 2020 to 50.0%.Sources: Japan Census (Statistics Bureau), IPSS Regional Population Projections (2023)
2025
(Census)
28,708
2030
(Projection)
26,476
▼ -13.4%
2040
(Projection)
22,195
▼ -27.4%
2050
(Projection)
18,103
▼ -40.8%
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Data Sources
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- National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Regional Population Projections (2023 ed.)
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Hirakawa Population Table (1980–2050)
Population by year: national census results (restated to current municipal boundaries) and IPSS (2023) projections based on the 2020 census.
| Year | Population | vs 2020 | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 38,979 | ▲ +27.5% | Census |
| 1985 | 38,932 | ▲ +27.4% | Census |
| 1990 | 37,948 | ▲ +24.1% | Census |
| 1995 | 36,876 | ▲ +20.6% | Census |
| 2000 | 36,454 | ▲ +19.3% | Census |
| 2005 | 35,336 | ▲ +15.6% | Census |
| 2010 | 33,764 | ▲ +10.5% | Census |
| 2015 | 32,106 | ▲ +5.0% | Census |
| 2020 | 30,567 | — | Census |
| 2025 | 28,708 | ▼ -6.1% | Census |
| 2030 | 26,476 | ▼ -13.4% | Projection |
| 2035 | 24,319 | ▼ -20.4% | Projection |
| 2040 | 22,195 | ▼ -27.4% | Projection |
| 2045 | 20,103 | ▼ -34.2% | Projection |
| 2050 | 18,103 | ▼ -40.8% | Projection |
About Hirakawa
Overview
Hirakawa (平川市) is a municipality in Aomori, Japan, with a population of 28,708 as of 2025.
Population Projection of Hirakawa
According to projections by Japan's National Institute of Population and Social Security Research (IPSS), Hirakawa's population is expected to reach 26,476 by 2030 (-13.4%), 22,195 by 2040 (-27.4%), and 18,103 by 2050 (-40.8%). A significant population decline is projected over the next three decades.
Aging Rate of Hirakawa
The aging rate (percentage of residents aged 65 and over) is 35.3% as of 2020 and is projected to rise to 50.0% by 2050. More than half of residents will be seniors, placing the town in the "marginal municipality" category.
National Comparison
Hirakawa is experiencing one of the faster rates of population decline in Japan.
National and Prefectural Rank
- Population decline rate: Ranked #688 out of 1903 municipalities nationwide.
- Aging rate in 2050: Ranked #557 out of 1903 nationwide.
- Population size: Ranked #932 out of 1917 nationwide.
- Related: National rankings / All municipalities in Aomori
Earnings in Aomori (青森県): Average salary in Aomori (青森県) by age, gender and company sizejpsalary / MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure