County Durham Demographic
Latest official statistics for County Durham
County Durham is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in North East, home to 538,011 residents with a density of 242 people per km². The area has seen a modest increase of 4.9% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 43.5 years (2.8 above) the UK average.
Population538,011▲ 4,014 (0.8%)
Area2,226 km²
Density242
Median Age43.5+2.8 on UK avg age
Female275,57951.2%
Male262,43248.8%
Births4,5410.8%
Deaths6,1371.1%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 4.9%
Religion share in County Durham
Ethnic official statistics in County Durham
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 96.9% |
Asian | 1.5% |
Mixed | 0.9% |
Black | 0.3% |
Other Group | 0.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in County Durham
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 43.4% |
Never Married | 36.9% |
Divorced | 10% |
Widowed | 7.2% |
Separated | 2.5% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in County Durham
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 62.5% |
Social Rented | 20% |
Private Rented | 17.1% |
Shared Ownership | 0.3% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in County Durham
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 77.6% |
Disabled Limited | 12% |
Disabled Lot | 10.4% |
| Total | 100% |