Isles of Scilly Demographic
Latest official statistics for Isles of Scilly
Isles of Scilly is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in South West, home to 2,366 residents with a density of 145 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 6.4% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 46.1 years (5.4 above) the UK average.
Population2,366▼ -67 (-2.8%)
Area16 km²
Density145
Median Age46.1+5.4 on UK avg age
Female1,19350.4%
Male1,17349.6%
Births140.6%
Deaths271.1%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 6.4%
Religion share in Isles of Scilly
Ethnic official statistics in Isles of Scilly
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 97.5% |
Mixed | 1.1% |
Asian | 0.3% |
Black | 0.2% |
Other Group | 0.9% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Isles of Scilly
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 53.6% |
Never Married | 27.3% |
Divorced | 9.1% |
Widowed | 8% |
Separated | 2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Isles of Scilly
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 44.5% |
Private Rented | 36.6% |
Social Rented | 17.3% |
Shared Ownership | 1.5% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Isles of Scilly
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Limited | 8.3% |
Not Disabled | 87.7% |
Disabled Lot | 4% |
| Total | 100% |