Barking and Dagenham Demographic
Latest official statistics for Barking and Dagenham
Barking and Dagenham is a vibrant and densely populated district typical of major urban centers in London, home to 232,747 residents with a density of 6,447 people per km².The area has seen a strong population rise of 24.4% over the last decade, and features a very young population, with a median age of 32.9 years (-7.8 below) the UK average of 40.7.
Population232,747▲ 6,446 (2.8%)
Area36 km²
Density6,447
Median Age32.9-7.8 on UK avg age
Female118,56250.9%
Male114,18549.1%
Births3,4771.5%
Deaths1,1430.5%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 13 years: ▲ 24.4%
Religion share in Barking and Dagenham
Ethnic official statistics in Barking and Dagenham
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 44.8% |
Asian | 25.9% |
Black | 21.4% |
Mixed | 4.3% |
Other Group | 3.6% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Barking and Dagenham
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 42.8% |
Never Married | 41.8% |
Divorced | 8.1% |
Widowed | 4.4% |
Separated | 2.9% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Barking and Dagenham
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 42.4% |
Social Rented | 31.5% |
Private Rented | 24.2% |
Shared Ownership | 1.7% |
Rent Free | 0.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Barking and Dagenham
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 82.1% |
Disabled Limited | 8.9% |
Disabled Lot | 9% |
| Total | 100% |