Antrim and Newtownabbey Demographic
Latest official statistics for Antrim and Newtownabbey
Antrim and Newtownabbey is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in Northern Ireland, home to 148,448 residents with a density of 213 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 7.1% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 40.8 years (0.1 above) the UK average.
Population148,448▲ 577 (0.4%)
Area685 km²
Density213
Median Age40.8+0.1 on UK avg age
Female74,68950.3%
Male70,97247.8%
Births1,5661.1%
Deaths1,5741.1%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 7.1%
Religion share in Antrim and Newtownabbey
Ethnic official statistics in Antrim and Newtownabbey
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 96.7% |
Asian | 2% |
Mixed | 0.7% |
Black | 0.4% |
Other Group | 0.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Antrim and Newtownabbey
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 45.8% |
Never Married | 38.1% |
Widowed | 6.2% |
Divorced | 6% |
Separated | 3.9% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Antrim and Newtownabbey
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 73.6% |
Private Rented | 13.1% |
Social Rented | 10.6% |
Shared Ownership | 1.4% |
Rent Free | 1.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Antrim and Newtownabbey
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Lot | 11.5% |
Disabled Limited | 12.4% |
Not Disabled | 76.1% |
| Total | 100% |