Derry City and Strabane Demographic
Latest official statistics for Derry City and Strabane
Derry City and Strabane is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in Northern Ireland, home to 152,304 residents with a density of 116 people per km². The area has seen a modest increase of 3.1% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 37.1 years (-3.6 above) the UK average.
Population152,304▲ 592 (0.4%)
Area1,298 km²
Density116
Median Age37.1-3.6 on UK avg age
Female76,79550.4%
Male73,96148.6%
Births1,5371.0%
Deaths1,4370.9%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 3.1%
Religion share in Derry City and Strabane
Ethnic official statistics in Derry City and Strabane
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 97.7% |
Asian | 1.2% |
Mixed | 0.6% |
Black | 0.2% |
Other Group | 0.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Derry City and Strabane
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 45.8% |
Never Married | 38.1% |
Widowed | 6.2% |
Divorced | 6% |
Separated | 3.9% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Derry City and Strabane
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 61.6% |
Social Rented | 20.1% |
Private Rented | 16% |
Rent Free | 1.8% |
Shared Ownership | 0.5% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Derry City and Strabane
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Lot | 14.6% |
Disabled Limited | 12.5% |
Not Disabled | 72.9% |
| Total | 100% |