City of Edinburgh Demographic
Latest official statistics for City of Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh is a well-populated urban area with steady residential concentration in Scotland, home to 530,680 residents with a density of 2,014 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 11.0% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 37.12 years (-3.6 above) the UK average.
Population530,680▲ 6,540 (1.2%)
Area263 km²
Density2,014
Median Age37.12-3.6 on UK avg age
Female275,35851.9%
Male255,32248.1%
Births4,3000.8%
Deaths4,5480.9%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 11.0%
Religion share in City of Edinburgh
Ethnic official statistics in City of Edinburgh
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 84.9% |
Asian | 8.6% |
Mixed | 2.5% |
Black | 2.1% |
Other Group | 1.9% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in City of Edinburgh
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Never Married | 48.3% |
Married | 37.7% |
Divorced | 7% |
Widowed | 5.1% |
Separated | 1.9% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in City of Edinburgh
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 59.7% |
Private Rented | 23.1% |
Social Rented | 15.7% |
Rent Free | 1.1% |
Shared Ownership | 0.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in City of Edinburgh
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Lot | 7.6% |
Disabled Limited | 11.9% |
Not Disabled | 80.5% |
| Total | 100% |