Total population338,699people
Households166,942households
Average age47.6yrs
Sex ratioMale165,263peopleFemale173,436people48.8%51.2%
Population change
Change over time
4-year trendUnit: people
340,440 in 2022338,699 in 2026
Down 0.5% over the past 4 years.
Migration
As of August 2026Monthly Overview
Moved in2,877people
Moved out2,671people
Net migration206people
Net migration by month
Unit: people
Net inflowNet outflow
Top origins
Unit: people
| Region | Moved in |
|---|---|
| Suseong-gu | 393 |
| Buk-gu | 294 |
| Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | 172 |
| Dalseo-gu | 141 |
| Jung-gu | 80 |
Top destinations
Unit: people
| Region | Moved out |
|---|---|
| Suseong-gu | 352 |
| Buk-gu | 211 |
| Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | 138 |
| Dalseo-gu | 96 |
| Jung-gu | 77 |
Outflows exceeded inflows in 8 of the past 12 months, for a net loss of 855.
Population structure
Population by age
As of September 2026Population by age and sex
Unit: people
Male 165,263Female 173,436
Age structure
Unit: %
Youth 9.3%Working age 65.0%Seniors 25.7%
60s is the largest group, at 56,503 people.
Population ranking
Population by region
As of September 2026- YoungestDongnae-dong34.3 yrs
- OldestNae-dong68.6 yrs
| Region | Share | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinam-dong | 54,222 | 16% | 45.8 yrs |
| Sincheon-dong | 43,924 | 13% | 46.1 yrs |
| Yulha-dong | 29,239 | 8.6% | 46.2 yrs |
| Bangchon-dong | 25,855 | 7.6% | 53.2 yrs |
| Hyomok-dong | 25,673 | 7.6% | 51.5 yrs |
| Sinseo-dong | 24,804 | 7.3% | 45.2 yrs |
| Gaksan-dong | 17,526 | 5.2% | 41.6 yrs |
| Jimyo-dong | 15,093 | 4.5% | 48.7 yrs |
| Bongmu-dong | 14,265 | 4.2% | 42.1 yrs |
| Yonggye-dong | 12,046 | 3.6% | 48.1 yrs |
| Geomsa-dong | 8,991 | 2.7% | 49.8 yrs |
| Bullo-dong | 8,987 | 2.7% | 53.3 yrs |
| Jijeo-dong | 8,312 | 2.5% | 54.7 yrs |
| Singi-dong | 7,885 | 2.3% | 53.8 yrs |
| Goejeon-dong | 5,705 | 1.7% | 39.6 yrs |
| Ipseok-dong | 5,497 | 1.6% | 52.8 yrs |
| Yuram-dong | 4,773 | 1.4% | 39.9 yrs |
| Dongho-dong | 4,451 | 1.3% | 42.9 yrs |
| Sabok-dong | 3,326 | 1% | 37.8 yrs |
| Seoho-dong | 2,540 | 0.7% | 49.8 yrs |
| Do-dong | 2,508 | 0.7% | 57.4 yrs |
| Daerim-dong | 2,389 | 0.7% | 41.1 yrs |
| Sinpyeong-dong | 2,278 | 0.7% | 55.1 yrs |
| Sukcheon-dong | 1,530 | 0.5% | 47.4 yrs |
| Dunsan-dong | 1,110 | 0.3% | 42.6 yrs |
| Jungdae-dong | 771 | 0.2% | 59.7 yrs |
| Baegan-dong | 663 | 0.2% | 60.2 yrs |
| Deokgok-dong | 526 | 0.2% | 56.6 yrs |
| Jinin-dong | 463 | 0.1% | 61.2 yrs |
| Bu-dong | 332 | 0.1% | 61 yrs |
| Migok-dong | 325 | 0.1% | 59.6 yrs |
| Midae-dong | 325 | 0.1% | 60.4 yrs |
| Songjeong-dong | 297 | 0.1% | 60.8 yrs |
| Pyeonggwang-dong | 284 | 0.1% | 66.2 yrs |
| Dohak-dong | 256 | 0.1% | 62.5 yrs |
| Yongsu-dong | 226 | 0.1% | 60.6 yrs |
| Geumgang-dong | 208 | 0.1% | 64.9 yrs |
| Sinmu-dong | 207 | 0.1% | 65.5 yrs |
| Sinyong-dong | 206 | 0.1% | 62.2 yrs |
| Neungseong-dong | 165 | 0% | 61.9 yrs |
| Nae-dong | 148 | 0% | 68.6 yrs |
| Dongnae-dong | 124 | 0% | 34.3 yrs |
| Maeyeo-dong | 102 | 0% | 62.6 yrs |
| Naegok-dong | 76 | 0% | 67.9 yrs |
| Sangmae-dong | 66 | 0% | 55.3 yrs |
The top three areas hold 37.6% of the population of Dong-gu, Daegu.
Frequently asked questionsβ
Dong-gu, Daegu has 338,699 residents as of September 2026., 1,638 fewer than a year earlier.
Sinam-dong, home to 54,222 residents (16.0% of Dong-gu, Daegu).
It is 47.6 as of September 2026., 1.9 years above the national average of 45.7. Among its neighborhoods, Dongnae-dong is youngest at 34.3 and Nae-dong oldest at 68.6.
It fell 0.5% over 4 years, from 340,440 in 2022 to 338,699 in September 2026.
As of August 2026, the most people moved in from Suseong-gu (393) and the most moved out to Suseong-gu (352). Outflows exceeded inflows in 8 of the past 12 months, for a net loss of 855.
This is resident registration data from Korea's Ministry of the Interior and Safety. Figures are as of the end of September 2026 and are updated monthly. The data is open under KOGL Type 1.
Resident registration counts people at their registered address. The census counts them where they actually live. The gap is widest in university towns and industrial areas, where many people never change their registered address.
Sources π
- Resident registration data, Ministry of the Interior and SafetyKOGL Type 1 Β· as of September 2026 Β· updated monthly
- Internal Migration Statistics, Statistics Korea (KOSIS)KOGL Type 1 Β· as of August 2026 Β· updated monthly


