Leeds Demographic
Latest official statistics for Leeds
Leeds is a well-populated urban area with steady residential concentration in Yorkshire and The Humber, home to 845,189 residents with a density of 1,532 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 12.6% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 36.1 years (-4.6 above) the UK average.
Population845,189▲ 11,673 (1.4%)
Area552 km²
Density1,532
Median Age36.1-4.6 on UK avg age
Female433,33751.3%
Male411,85248.7%
Births8,4681.0%
Deaths6,8460.8%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 12.6%
Religion share in Leeds
Ethnic official statistics in Leeds
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 79% |
Asian | 9.7% |
Black | 5.6% |
Mixed | 3.4% |
Other Group | 2.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Leeds
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Never Married | 44.6% |
Married | 39.6% |
Divorced | 8.1% |
Widowed | 5.5% |
Separated | 2.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Leeds
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 57% |
Private Rented | 21.8% |
Social Rented | 20.4% |
Shared Ownership | 0.6% |
Rent Free | 0.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Leeds
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 82% |
Disabled Limited | 10.4% |
Disabled Lot | 7.6% |
| Total | 100% |