Knowsley Demographic

Country: England|Region: North West|District Type: Metropolitan District

Latest official statistics for Knowsley

Knowsley is a well-populated urban area with steady residential concentration in North West, home to 162,565 residents with a density of 1,879 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 11.4% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 39 years (-1.7 above) the UK average.

Population162,565▲ 2,893 (1.8%)
Area87 km²
Density1,879
Median Age39-1.7 on UK avg age
Female84,62852.1%
Male77,93747.9%
Births1,8321.1%
Deaths1,5661.0%

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

Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 11.4%
Religion share in Knowsley
Ethnic official statistics in Knowsley
EthnicShare
White
95.3%
Mixed
1.7%
Asian
1.6%
Black
0.8%
Other Group
0.6%
Total100%
Civil Status latest data in Knowsley
StatusShare
Never Married
45.6%
Married
37.1%
Divorced
8.2%
Widowed
6.6%
Separated
2.5%
Total100%
Tenure distribution in Knowsley
TenureShare
Owns
59.5%
Social Rented
25.3%
Private Rented
14.3%
Shared Ownership
0.8%
Rent Free
0.1%
Total100%
Disability distribution in Knowsley
DisabilityShare
Not Disabled
76.4%
Disabled Limited
10.7%
Disabled Lot
12.9%
Total100%