Burnley Demographic

Country: England|Region: North West|District Type: Non-metropolitan District

Latest official statistics for Burnley

Burnley is a moderately populated area with small-town density in North West, home to 99,233 residents with a density of 897 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 14.0% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 38.8 years (-1.9 above) the UK average.

Population99,233▲ 1,808 (1.9%)
Area111 km²
Density897
Median Age38.8-1.9 on UK avg age
Female49,92350.3%
Male49,31049.7%
Births1,0701.1%
Deaths1,0591.1%

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

Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 14.0%
Religion share in Burnley
Ethnic official statistics in Burnley
EthnicShare
White
82.6%
Asian
14.7%
Mixed
1.6%
Black
0.3%
Other Group
0.8%
Total100%
Civil Status latest data in Burnley
StatusShare
Married
42.1%
Never Married
38.3%
Divorced
10.2%
Widowed
6.7%
Separated
2.7%
Total100%
Tenure distribution in Burnley
TenureShare
Owns
59.8%
Private Rented
24.3%
Social Rented
15.6%
Shared Ownership
0.2%
Rent Free
0.1%
Total100%
Disability distribution in Burnley
DisabilityShare
Not Disabled
78.5%
Disabled Limited
11.2%
Disabled Lot
10.3%
Total100%