Dumfries and Galloway Demographic
Latest official statistics for Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries and Galloway is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in Scotland, home to 145,860 residents with a density of 22 people per km².The area has seen a population decline of -3.7% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 51.51 years (10.8 above) the UK average of 40.7.
Population145,860▼ -30 (-0.0%)
Area6,425 km²
Density22
Median Age51.51+10.8 on UK avg age
Female75,28951.6%
Male70,57148.4%
Births1,1050.8%
Deaths2,0951.4%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 13 years: ▼ -3.7%
Religion share in Dumfries and Galloway
Ethnic official statistics in Dumfries and Galloway
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 98.1% |
Asian | 0.7% |
Mixed | 0.6% |
Black | 0.3% |
Other Group | 0.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Dumfries and Galloway
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 48.5% |
Never Married | 30.6% |
Divorced | 9.8% |
Widowed | 8.8% |
Separated | 2.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Dumfries and Galloway
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 64.8% |
Social Rented | 19.1% |
Private Rented | 13.5% |
Rent Free | 2.4% |
Shared Ownership | 0.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Dumfries and Galloway
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Lot | 12% |
Disabled Limited | 15.2% |
Not Disabled | 72.8% |
| Total | 100% |