Exeter Demographic

Country: England|Region: South West|District Type: Non-metropolitan District

Latest official statistics for Exeter

Exeter is a well-populated urban area with steady residential concentration in South West, home to 138,399 residents with a density of 2,942 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 18.2% over the last decade, and features a very young population, with a median age of 35 years (-5.7 above) the UK average.

Population138,399▲ 2,691 (2.0%)
Area47 km²
Density2,942
Median Age35-5.7 on UK avg age
Female71,00951.3%
Male67,39048.7%
Births1,0830.8%
Deaths1,2220.9%

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.

Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 18.2%
Religion share in Exeter
Ethnic official statistics in Exeter
EthnicShare
White
90.3%
Asian
4.9%
Mixed
2.5%
Black
0.9%
Other Group
1.4%
Total100%
Civil Status latest data in Exeter
StatusShare
Never Married
48.7%
Married
35.7%
Divorced
8.8%
Widowed
5%
Separated
1.8%
Total100%
Tenure distribution in Exeter
TenureShare
Owns
57.3%
Private Rented
24.9%
Social Rented
16.6%
Shared Ownership
1.1%
Rent Free
0.1%
Total100%
Disability distribution in Exeter
DisabilityShare
Disabled Limited
11.6%
Not Disabled
81.1%
Disabled Lot
7.3%
Total100%