Lancaster Demographic
Latest official statistics for Lancaster
Lancaster is a sparsely populated area with a rural character in North West, home to 145,006 residents with a density of 256 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 5.2% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 41.1 years (0.4 above) the UK average.
Population145,006▼ -50 (-0.0%)
Area567 km²
Density256
Median Age41.1+0.4 on UK avg age
Female73,49850.7%
Male71,50849.3%
Births1,1660.8%
Deaths1,6561.1%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 5.2%
Religion share in Lancaster
Ethnic official statistics in Lancaster
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 93.1% |
Asian | 3.6% |
Mixed | 1.5% |
Black | 0.9% |
Other Group | 0.9% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Lancaster
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 41.5% |
Never Married | 40.4% |
Divorced | 9.5% |
Widowed | 6.5% |
Separated | 2.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Lancaster
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 67.1% |
Private Rented | 21.7% |
Social Rented | 10.3% |
Shared Ownership | 0.8% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Lancaster
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Limited | 11.7% |
Not Disabled | 80% |
Disabled Lot | 8.3% |
| Total | 100% |