Forest of Dean Demographic
Latest official statistics for Forest of Dean
Forest of Dean is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in South West, home to 89,753 residents with a density of 171 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 9.2% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 48.3 years (7.6 above) the UK average.
Population89,753▲ 703 (0.8%)
Area526 km²
Density171
Median Age48.3+7.6 on UK avg age
Female45,78851.0%
Male43,96549.0%
Births7460.8%
Deaths1,0161.1%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 9.2%
Religion share in Forest of Dean
Ethnic official statistics in Forest of Dean
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 97.5% |
Mixed | 1.1% |
Asian | 0.7% |
Black | 0.3% |
Other Group | 0.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Forest of Dean
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 49.6% |
Never Married | 31.4% |
Divorced | 9.9% |
Widowed | 7.1% |
Separated | 2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Forest of Dean
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 72.6% |
Private Rented | 13.5% |
Social Rented | 13% |
Shared Ownership | 0.9% |
Rent Free | 0% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Forest of Dean
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 82.1% |
Disabled Limited | 10.8% |
Disabled Lot | 7.1% |
| Total | 100% |