Blackburn with Darwen Demographic
Latest official statistics for Blackburn with Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen is a well-populated urban area with steady residential concentration in North West, home to 162,540 residents with a density of 1,186 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 10.1% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 36.2 years (-4.5 above) the UK average.
Population162,540▲ 3,351 (2.1%)
Area137 km²
Density1,186
Median Age36.2-4.5 on UK avg age
Female81,46050.1%
Male81,08049.9%
Births1,9111.2%
Deaths1,3940.9%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 10.1%
Religion share in Blackburn with Darwen
Ethnic official statistics in Blackburn with Darwen
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 60.3% |
Asian | 35.7% |
Mixed | 1.7% |
Black | 0.9% |
Other Group | 1.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Blackburn with Darwen
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 45.4% |
Never Married | 37.8% |
Divorced | 8.5% |
Widowed | 5.8% |
Separated | 2.5% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Blackburn with Darwen
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 60.4% |
Private Rented | 20.2% |
Social Rented | 18.8% |
Shared Ownership | 0.5% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Blackburn with Darwen
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 79.3% |
Disabled Limited | 10.3% |
Disabled Lot | 10.4% |
| Total | 100% |