Bolton Demographic

Country: England|Region: North West|District Type: Metropolitan District

Latest official statistics for Bolton

Bolton is a well-populated urban area with steady residential concentration in North West, home to 310,085 residents with a density of 2,218 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 11.8% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 38.2 years (-2.5 above) the UK average.

Population310,085▲ 4,510 (1.5%)
Area140 km²
Density2,218
Median Age38.2-2.5 on UK avg age
Female156,26150.4%
Male153,82449.6%
Births3,5611.1%
Deaths2,8750.9%

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.

Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 11.8%
Religion share in Bolton
Ethnic official statistics in Bolton
EthnicShare
White
72%
Asian
20.1%
Black
3.8%
Mixed
2.2%
Other Group
1.9%
Total100%
Civil Status latest data in Bolton
StatusShare
Married
45.5%
Never Married
36.6%
Divorced
9.1%
Widowed
6.4%
Separated
2.4%
Total100%
Tenure distribution in Bolton
TenureShare
Owns
61.6%
Social Rented
19.8%
Private Rented
18%
Shared Ownership
0.4%
Rent Free
0.2%
Total100%
Disability distribution in Bolton
DisabilityShare
Not Disabled
80.7%
Disabled Limited
10%
Disabled Lot
9.3%
Total100%