Barnsley Demographic
Latest official statistics for Barnsley
Barnsley is a moderately populated area with small-town density in Yorkshire and The Humber, home to 251,770 residents with a density of 765 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 8.6% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 42 years (1.3 above) the UK average.
Population251,770▲ 2,626 (1.1%)
Area329 km²
Density765
Median Age42+1.3 on UK avg age
Female127,91650.8%
Male123,85449.2%
Births2,4491.0%
Deaths2,7391.1%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 8.6%
Religion share in Barnsley
Ethnic official statistics in Barnsley
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 97% |
Asian | 0.9% |
Mixed | 0.9% |
Black | 0.7% |
Other Group | 0.5% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Barnsley
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 43.6% |
Never Married | 36.6% |
Divorced | 10.6% |
Widowed | 6.8% |
Separated | 2.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Barnsley
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 62.3% |
Social Rented | 19.7% |
Private Rented | 17.2% |
Shared Ownership | 0.5% |
Rent Free | 0.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Barnsley
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 77.9% |
Disabled Limited | 11.5% |
Disabled Lot | 10.6% |
| Total | 100% |