Chorley Demographic
Latest official statistics for Chorley
Chorley is a moderately populated area with small-town density in North West, home to 120,839 residents with a density of 596 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 12.3% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 43.8 years (3.1 above) the UK average.
Population120,839▲ 1,016 (0.8%)
Area203 km²
Density596
Median Age43.8+3.1 on UK avg age
Female60,36850.0%
Male60,47150.0%
Births9760.8%
Deaths1,3401.1%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 12.3%
Religion share in Chorley
Ethnic official statistics in Chorley
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 95.6% |
Asian | 1.9% |
Mixed | 1.5% |
Black | 0.6% |
Other Group | 0.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Chorley
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 47.8% |
Never Married | 33.4% |
Divorced | 10.4% |
Widowed | 6.2% |
Separated | 2.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Chorley
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 72.2% |
Private Rented | 13.9% |
Social Rented | 13.2% |
Shared Ownership | 0.7% |
Rent Free | 0% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Chorley
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 81.6% |
Disabled Limited | 10.7% |
Disabled Lot | 7.7% |
| Total | 100% |