Chelmsford Demographic
Latest official statistics for Chelmsford
Chelmsford is a moderately populated area with small-town density in East of England, home to 188,803 residents with a density of 557 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 12.1% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 41.3 years (0.6 above) the UK average.
Population188,803▲ 2,743 (1.5%)
Area339 km²
Density557
Median Age41.3+0.6 on UK avg age
Female96,44351.1%
Male92,36048.9%
Births1,7810.9%
Deaths1,5710.8%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 12.1%
Religion share in Chelmsford
Ethnic official statistics in Chelmsford
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 88.6% |
Asian | 5.3% |
Black | 2.6% |
Mixed | 2.6% |
Other Group | 0.9% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Chelmsford
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 49% |
Never Married | 34% |
Divorced | 9.1% |
Widowed | 6% |
Separated | 1.9% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Chelmsford
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 70% |
Private Rented | 15.5% |
Social Rented | 13.3% |
Shared Ownership | 1.2% |
Rent Free | 0% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Chelmsford
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 85.5% |
Disabled Limited | 9.1% |
Disabled Lot | 5.4% |
| Total | 100% |