Hackney Demographic
Latest official statistics for Hackney
Hackney is a vibrant and densely populated district typical of major urban centers in London, home to 266,758 residents with a density of 14,007 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 7.9% over the last decade, and features a very young population, with a median age of 32.6 years (-8.1 above) the UK average.
Population266,758▲  1,347 (0.5%) 
Area19 km²
Density14,007
Median Age32.6-8.1 on UK avg age
Female139,60352.3%
Male127,15547.7%
Births3,5351.3%
Deaths1,1520.4%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 7.9%
Religion share in Hackney 
Ethnic official statistics in Hackney
| Ethnic | Share | 
|---|---|
| White | 53.1% | 
| Black | 21.1% | 
| Asian | 10.4% | 
| Mixed | 6.7% | 
| Other Group | 8.7% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Civil Status latest data in Hackney
| Status | Share | 
|---|---|
| Never Married | 60.2% | 
| Married | 27.2% | 
| Divorced | 6.9% | 
| Separated | 2.9% | 
| Widowed | 2.8% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Tenure distribution in Hackney
| Tenure | Share | 
|---|---|
| Social Rented | 40.5% | 
| Private Rented | 32.2% | 
| Owns | 24.6% | 
| Shared Ownership | 2.5% | 
| Rent Free | 0.2% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Disability distribution in Hackney
| Disability | Share | 
|---|---|
| Not Disabled | 80.8% | 
| Disabled Limited | 9.6% | 
| Disabled Lot | 9.6% | 
| Total | 100% | 
