Ards and North Down Demographic
Latest official statistics for Ards and North Down
Ards and North Down is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in Northern Ireland, home to 165,799 residents with a density of 217 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 5.8% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 45.2 years (4.5 above) the UK average.
Population165,799▲ 645 (0.4%)
Area753 km²
Density217
Median Age45.2+4.5 on UK avg age
Female83,53350.4%
Male80,12648.3%
Births1,2800.8%
Deaths1,3150.8%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 5.8%
Religion share in Ards and North Down
Ethnic official statistics in Ards and North Down
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 97.6% |
Asian | 1.1% |
Mixed | 0.8% |
Black | 0.3% |
Other Group | 0.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Ards and North Down
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 45.8% |
Never Married | 38.1% |
Widowed | 6.2% |
Divorced | 6% |
Separated | 3.9% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Ards and North Down
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 73.7% |
Private Rented | 12.7% |
Social Rented | 11% |
Shared Ownership | 1.3% |
Rent Free | 1.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Ards and North Down
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Lot | 12% |
Disabled Limited | 13.3% |
Not Disabled | 74.7% |
| Total | 100% |