Falkirk Demographic
Latest official statistics for Falkirk
Falkirk is a moderately populated area with small-town density in Scotland, home to 160,020 residents with a density of 538 people per km². The area has seen a modest increase of 2.4% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 43.87 years (3.2 above) the UK average.
Population160,020▲ 1,000 (0.6%)
Area297 km²
Density538
Median Age43.87+3.2 on UK avg age
Female82,25651.4%
Male77,76448.6%
Births1,3160.8%
Deaths1,8771.2%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 2.4%
Religion share in Falkirk
Ethnic official statistics in Falkirk
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 96.6% |
Asian | 2% |
Mixed | 0.7% |
Black | 0.4% |
Other Group | 0.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Falkirk
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 46.8% |
Never Married | 34.4% |
Divorced | 8.7% |
Widowed | 7.4% |
Separated | 2.7% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Falkirk
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 65.3% |
Social Rented | 24.9% |
Private Rented | 8.3% |
Rent Free | 1.3% |
Shared Ownership | 0.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Falkirk
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Lot | 11.2% |
Disabled Limited | 13.4% |
Not Disabled | 75.4% |
| Total | 100% |