Aberdeenshire Demographic
Latest official statistics for Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in Scotland, home to 265,080 residents with a density of 41 people per km². The area has seen a modest increase of 4.5% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 45.71 years (5.0 above) the UK average.
Population265,080▲ 470 (0.2%)
Area6,312 km²
Density41
Median Age45.71+5.0 on UK avg age
Female134,83750.9%
Male130,24349.1%
Births1,9660.7%
Deaths2,6361.0%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 4.5%
Religion share in Aberdeenshire
Ethnic official statistics in Aberdeenshire
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 97.1% |
Asian | 1.1% |
Mixed | 0.8% |
Black | 0.6% |
Other Group | 0.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Aberdeenshire
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 54.2% |
Never Married | 28.6% |
Divorced | 8% |
Widowed | 7% |
Separated | 2.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Aberdeenshire
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 73.7% |
Social Rented | 15.4% |
Private Rented | 9.1% |
Rent Free | 1.6% |
Shared Ownership | 0.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Aberdeenshire
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Lot | 7.5% |
Disabled Limited | 12.3% |
Not Disabled | 80.2% |
| Total | 100% |