Isle of Wight Demographic
Latest official statistics for Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight is a sparsely populated area with a rural character in South East, home to 141,660 residents with a density of 373 people per km². The area has seen a modest increase of 2.4% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 52.1 years (11.4 above) the UK average.
Population141,660▲ 379 (0.3%)
Area380 km²
Density373
Median Age52.1+11.4 on UK avg age
Female73,03751.6%
Male68,62348.4%
Births9240.7%
Deaths1,8011.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 2.4%
Religion share in Isle of Wight
Ethnic official statistics in Isle of Wight
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 97% |
Asian | 1.2% |
Mixed | 1.2% |
Black | 0.3% |
Other Group | 0.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Isle of Wight
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 46.4% |
Never Married | 31% |
Divorced | 12% |
Widowed | 8.2% |
Separated | 2.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Isle of Wight
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 67.6% |
Private Rented | 20.7% |
Social Rented | 10.9% |
Shared Ownership | 0.8% |
Rent Free | 0% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Isle of Wight
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Limited | 12.5% |
Disabled Lot | 8.8% |
Not Disabled | 78.7% |
| Total | 100% |