Cornwall Demographic
Latest official statistics for Cornwall
Cornwall is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in South West, home to 583,289 residents with a density of 165 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 9.3% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 48 years (7.3 above) the UK average.
Population583,289▲ 3,908 (0.7%)
Area3,545 km²
Density165
Median Age48+7.3 on UK avg age
Female300,41851.5%
Male282,87148.5%
Births4,2410.7%
Deaths6,8331.2%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 9.3%
Religion share in Cornwall
Ethnic official statistics in Cornwall
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 96.8% |
Mixed | 1.2% |
Asian | 0.7% |
Black | 0.2% |
Other Group | 1.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Cornwall
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 47.1% |
Never Married | 32.2% |
Divorced | 11.2% |
Widowed | 7.4% |
Separated | 2.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Cornwall
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 66.2% |
Private Rented | 19.7% |
Social Rented | 12.8% |
Shared Ownership | 1.2% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Cornwall
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Limited | 11.6% |
Not Disabled | 80.2% |
Disabled Lot | 8.2% |
| Total | 100% |