East Hertfordshire Demographic
Latest official statistics for East Hertfordshire
East Hertfordshire is a sparsely populated area with a rural character in East of England, home to 156,875 residents with a density of 330 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 13.5% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 42.3 years (1.6 above) the UK average.
Population156,875▲  2,978 (1.9%) 
Area476 km²
Density330
Median Age42.3+1.6 on UK avg age
Female80,49251.3%
Male76,38348.7%
Births1,5461.0%
Deaths1,2340.8%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 13.5%
Religion share in East Hertfordshire 
Ethnic official statistics in East Hertfordshire
| Ethnic | Share | 
|---|---|
| White | 92.3% | 
| Mixed | 2.8% | 
| Asian | 2.7% | 
| Black | 1.3% | 
| Other Group | 0.9% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Civil Status latest data in East Hertfordshire
| Status | Share | 
|---|---|
| Married | 49.8% | 
| Never Married | 33.9% | 
| Divorced | 8.7% | 
| Widowed | 5.7% | 
| Separated | 1.9% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Tenure distribution in East Hertfordshire
| Tenure | Share | 
|---|---|
| Owns | 69.3% | 
| Private Rented | 16.1% | 
| Social Rented | 13.1% | 
| Shared Ownership | 1.5% | 
| Rent Free | 0% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Disability distribution in East Hertfordshire
| Disability | Share | 
|---|---|
| Not Disabled | 86.1% | 
| Disabled Limited | 8.9% | 
| Disabled Lot | 5% | 
| Total | 100% | 
