Cardiff Demographic
Latest official statistics for Cardiff
Cardiff is a well-populated urban area with steady residential concentration in Wales, home to 383,919 residents with a density of 2,724 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 11.1% over the last decade, and features a very young population, with a median age of 34.4 years (-6.3 above) the UK average.
Population383,919▲ 4,180 (1.1%)
Area141 km²
Density2,724
Median Age34.4-6.3 on UK avg age
Female195,60350.9%
Male188,31649.1%
Births3,5660.9%
Deaths2,9740.8%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 11.1%
Religion share in Cardiff
Ethnic official statistics in Cardiff
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 79.2% |
Asian | 9.7% |
Mixed | 4% |
Black | 3.8% |
Other Group | 3.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Cardiff
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Never Married | 48.6% |
Married | 36.8% |
Divorced | 7.8% |
Widowed | 5% |
Separated | 1.8% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Cardiff
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 57.9% |
Private Rented | 24.3% |
Social Rented | 17.2% |
Shared Ownership | 0.3% |
Rent Free | 0.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Cardiff
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 79.6% |
Disabled Limited | 11% |
Disabled Lot | 9.4% |
| Total | 100% |