East Devon Demographic
Latest official statistics for East Devon
East Devon is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in South West, home to 158,239 residents with a density of 194 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 18.7% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 50.9 years (10.2 above) the UK average.
Population158,239▲  1,861 (1.2%) 
Area814 km²
Density194
Median Age50.9+10.2 on UK avg age
Female82,00051.8%
Male76,23948.2%
Births1,1460.7%
Deaths1,9531.2%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 18.7%
Religion share in East Devon 
Ethnic official statistics in East Devon
| Ethnic | Share | 
|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 
| Mixed | 1.1% | 
| Asian | 1% | 
| Black | 0.2% | 
| Other Group | 0.3% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Civil Status latest data in East Devon
| Status | Share | 
|---|---|
| Married | 51.8% | 
| Never Married | 27.7% | 
| Divorced | 10.4% | 
| Widowed | 8.1% | 
| Separated | 2% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Tenure distribution in East Devon
| Tenure | Share | 
|---|---|
| Owns | 72.2% | 
| Private Rented | 16% | 
| Social Rented | 10.3% | 
| Shared Ownership | 1.4% | 
| Rent Free | 0.1% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Disability distribution in East Devon
| Disability | Share | 
|---|---|
| Disabled Limited | 10.8% | 
| Disabled Lot | 6.3% | 
| Not Disabled | 82.9% | 
| Total | 100% | 
