East Midlands Demographic
Latest official statistics for East Midlands
East Midlands, home to 5,063,164 residents with a density of 324 people per km².The area has seen a strong population rise of 11.6% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 41.3 years (0.6 above) the UK average of 40.7.
Population5,063,164▲ 58,922 (1.2%)
Area15,623 km²
Density324
Median Age41.3+0.6 on UK avg age
Female2,569,49950.7%
Male2,493,66549.3%
Births45,9380.9%
Deaths49,2601.0%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 13 years: ▲ 11.6%
Religion share in East Midlands
Ethnic official statistics in East Midlands
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 85.6% |
Asian | 8% |
Black | 2.7% |
Mixed | 2.4% |
Other Group | 1.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in East Midlands
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 45.8% |
Never Married | 36.1% |
Divorced | 9.5% |
Widowed | 6.4% |
Separated | 2.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in East Midlands
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 65.4% |
Private Rented | 18.7% |
Social Rented | 14.9% |
Shared Ownership | 0.9% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in East Midlands
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 81.6% |
Disabled Limited | 10.7% |
Disabled Lot | 7.7% |
| Total | 100% |