Dorset Demographic
Latest official statistics for Dorset
Dorset is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in South West, home to 389,947 residents with a density of 157 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 6.6% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 52.2 years (11.5 above) the UK average.
Population389,947▲ 3,796 (1.0%)
Area2,491 km²
Density157
Median Age52.2+11.5 on UK avg age
Female201,00351.5%
Male188,94448.5%
Births2,5120.6%
Deaths5,1701.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 6.6%
Religion share in Dorset
Ethnic official statistics in Dorset
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 97% |
Mixed | 1.2% |
Asian | 1.1% |
Black | 0.3% |
Other Group | 0.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Dorset
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 51.5% |
Never Married | 27.4% |
Divorced | 10.8% |
Widowed | 8.2% |
Separated | 2.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Dorset
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 70.4% |
Private Rented | 16.3% |
Social Rented | 12.3% |
Shared Ownership | 1% |
Rent Free | 0% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Dorset
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Limited | 11% |
Not Disabled | 82.4% |
Disabled Lot | 6.6% |
| Total | 100% |