Uerkheim: population and statistics
Uerkheim has a population of 1,442 (2025) across 7.1 km², or 203 people per km². It ranks 1,199 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,442 residents
- 7.1 km²
- 203 people/km²
- 455 m
Key points
Among the 197 municipalities in Aargau, Uerkheim ranks No. 139 by population.
Heat pumps as main heating: 2.4% in Uerkheim, compared with an average of 11.6% in Aargau and 15.5% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 12.0% in Uerkheim, compared with an average of 28.1% in Aargau and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,133 kWh a year here.
Uerkheim in numbers
Where is Uerkheim?
Population of Uerkheim over time
Uerkheim had 1,361 residents in 2015 and 1,442 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,342 |
| 2021 | 1,387 |
| 2022 | 1,391 |
| 2023 | 1,433 |
| 2024 | 1,441 |
| 2025 | 1,442 |
Did you know?
- “Heat pumps as main heating”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 993 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Schöftland (4,658 residents), 2.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,532 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Uerkheim
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Uerkheim | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 21.8% | 19.5% | 20.7% | ranked 720 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Uerkheim | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 792 | 355,613 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,189 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.2% | 16.6% | 23.3% | ranked 441 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.2% | 30.9% | 25.3% | ranked 1,101 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.0% | 70.4% | 69.5% | ranked 1,197 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Uerkheim | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 57.9% | 66.6% | 53.5% | ranked 761 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 2.4% | 11.6% | 13.7% | ranked 1,778 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 27.9% | 8.3% | 12.4% | ranked 303 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.7% | 6.5% | 1.4% | ranked 1,134 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 72 | 26,039 | 329,600 | ranked 1,334 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 985.7 kW | 997.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,122 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 14.6 GWh/year | 5,431 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,260 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,111 kWh/inh. | 7,302 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 776 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Uerkheim | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 105 | 47,193 | 728,011 | ranked 1,222 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 86 | 46,143 | 762,757 | ranked 1,258 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.6 | 62.0 | 64.9 | ranked 1,131 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 64.0% | 66.6% | 65.7% | ranked 1,053 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 31.4% | 29.1% | 29.0% | ranked 688 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Uerkheim | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 350 | 364,295 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,351 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 242.7 | 489.8 | 362.9 | ranked 1,398 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 49.1% | 69.1% | 63.6% | ranked 1,375 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 29.1% | 26.5% | 24.2% | ranked 661 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Uerkheim | Aargau | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.0% | 28.1% | 18.9% | ranked 1,413 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Uerkheim
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Uerkheim?
Uerkheim has 1,442 residents (2025), ranking 1,199 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Uerkheim?
Uerkheim covers 7.1 km², with a density of 203 people per km².
Is the population of Uerkheim growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Uerkheim went from 1,361 to 1,442, a change of +6.0%.
Where is Uerkheim?
Uerkheim is in Aargau. It belongs to Bezirk Zofingen (district). Latitude 47.305, longitude 8.025.
Heat pumps as main heating: what is the figure for Uerkheim?
In Uerkheim, “Heat pumps as main heating” stands at 2.4% (2026), ranking 1,778 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 13.7%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Uerkheim?
In Uerkheim, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 12.0% (2025), ranking 1,413 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Uerkheim?
In Uerkheim, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,133 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Uerkheim?
The nearest to Uerkheim are Schöftland (2.1 km), Holziken (2.1 km), Bottenwil (2.6 km), Hirschthal (2.6 km), Staffelbach (3.0 km).