Chichester Demographic
Latest official statistics for Chichester
Chichester is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in South East, home to 128,934 residents with a density of 164 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 13.1% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 48.6 years (7.9 above) the UK average.
Population128,934▲  1,394 (1.1%) 
Area786 km²
Density164
Median Age48.6+7.9 on UK avg age
Female67,17052.1%
Male61,76447.9%
Births9120.7%
Deaths1,6471.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 13.1%
Religion share in Chichester 
Ethnic official statistics in Chichester
| Ethnic | Share | 
|---|---|
| White | 95.6% | 
| Asian | 1.7% | 
| Mixed | 1.6% | 
| Black | 0.6% | 
| Other Group | 0.5% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Civil Status latest data in Chichester
| Status | Share | 
|---|---|
| Married | 49.2% | 
| Never Married | 30.8% | 
| Divorced | 10.1% | 
| Widowed | 7.8% | 
| Separated | 2.1% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Tenure distribution in Chichester
| Tenure | Share | 
|---|---|
| Owns | 65.3% | 
| Private Rented | 18.1% | 
| Social Rented | 15.1% | 
| Shared Ownership | 1.4% | 
| Rent Free | 0.1% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Disability distribution in Chichester
| Disability | Share | 
|---|---|
| Disabled Limited | 9.8% | 
| Not Disabled | 84.8% | 
| Disabled Lot | 5.4% | 
| Total | 100% | 
