East of England Demographic
Latest official statistics for East of England
East of England, home to 6,576,306 residents with a density of 344 people per km².The area has seen a strong population rise of 12.2% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 41.6 years (0.9 above) the UK average of 40.7.
Population6,576,306▲ 82,958 (1.3%)
Area19,116 km²
Density344
Median Age41.6+0.9 on UK avg age
Female3,351,67451.0%
Male3,224,63249.0%
Births63,7161.0%
Deaths60,0080.9%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 13 years: ▲ 12.2%
Religion share in East of England
Ethnic official statistics in East of England
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 86.5% |
Asian | 6.4% |
Black | 2.9% |
Mixed | 2.8% |
Other Group | 1.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in East of England
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 47.2% |
Never Married | 34.8% |
Divorced | 9.5% |
Widowed | 6.3% |
Separated | 2.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in East of England
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 65.2% |
Private Rented | 18.2% |
Social Rented | 15.5% |
Shared Ownership | 1% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in East of England
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 83.4% |
Disabled Limited | 10% |
Disabled Lot | 6.6% |
| Total | 100% |