Colchester Demographic
Latest official statistics for Colchester
Colchester is a moderately populated area with small-town density in East of England, home to 200,222 residents with a density of 610 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 15.3% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 39.4 years (-1.3 above) the UK average.
Population200,222▲ 1,725 (0.9%)
Area328 km²
Density610
Median Age39.4-1.3 on UK avg age
Female101,87050.9%
Male98,35249.1%
Births2,0251.0%
Deaths1,6080.8%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 15.3%
Religion share in Colchester
Ethnic official statistics in Colchester
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 87% |
Asian | 5.1% |
Black | 3.5% |
Mixed | 2.9% |
Other Group | 1.5% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Colchester
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 44.9% |
Never Married | 37.5% |
Divorced | 9.7% |
Widowed | 5.6% |
Separated | 2.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Colchester
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 64.6% |
Private Rented | 21.5% |
Social Rented | 13.3% |
Shared Ownership | 0.5% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Colchester
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Limited | 10.7% |
Not Disabled | 82.6% |
Disabled Lot | 6.7% |
| Total | 100% |