Blaenau Gwent Demographic
Latest official statistics for Blaenau Gwent
Blaenau Gwent is a moderately populated area with small-town density in Wales, home to 67,873 residents with a density of 624 people per km². The area has seen a population decline of -2.8% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 42.9 years (2.2 above) the UK average.
Population67,873▲ 350 (0.5%)
Area109 km²
Density624
Median Age42.9+2.2 on UK avg age
Female34,49650.8%
Male33,37749.2%
Births6430.9%
Deaths8401.2%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▼ -2.8%
Religion share in Blaenau Gwent
Ethnic official statistics in Blaenau Gwent
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 97.8% |
Asian | 0.9% |
Mixed | 0.9% |
Black | 0.2% |
Other Group | 0.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Blaenau Gwent
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 41% |
Never Married | 38.7% |
Divorced | 10.4% |
Widowed | 7.6% |
Separated | 2.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Blaenau Gwent
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 60.1% |
Social Rented | 23.7% |
Private Rented | 16% |
Shared Ownership | 0.1% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Blaenau Gwent
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 75.4% |
Disabled Limited | 11.5% |
Disabled Lot | 13.1% |
| Total | 100% |