Folkestone and Hythe Demographic

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

Latest official statistics for Folkestone and Hythe

Folkestone and Hythe is a sparsely populated area with a rural character in South East, home to 112,411 residents with a density of 315 people per km². The area has seen a modest increase of 3.9% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 47.3 years (6.6 above) the UK average.

Population112,411▲ 925 (0.8%)
Area357 km²
Density315
Median Age47.3+6.6 on UK avg age
Female57,88351.5%
Male54,52848.5%
Births9300.8%
Deaths1,3961.2%

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

Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 3.9%
Religion share in Folkestone and Hythe
Ethnic official statistics in Folkestone and Hythe
EthnicShare
White
92.6%
Asian
3.9%
Mixed
1.9%
Black
0.6%
Other Group
1%
Total100%
Civil Status latest data in Folkestone and Hythe
StatusShare
Married
45.5%
Never Married
33.1%
Divorced
11.3%
Widowed
7.7%
Separated
2.4%
Total100%
Tenure distribution in Folkestone and Hythe
TenureShare
Owns
65.7%
Private Rented
22.5%
Social Rented
10.9%
Shared Ownership
0.8%
Rent Free
0.1%
Total100%
Disability distribution in Folkestone and Hythe
DisabilityShare
Disabled Limited
11.8%
Not Disabled
79.5%
Disabled Lot
8.7%
Total100%