Leicester Demographic
Latest official statistics for Leicester
Leicester is a vibrant and densely populated district typical of major urban centers in East Midlands, home to 388,348 residents with a density of 5,295 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 17.8% over the last decade, and features a very young population, with a median age of 32.9 years (-7.8 above) the UK average.
Population388,348▲ 5,652 (1.5%)
Area73 km²
Density5,295
Median Age32.9-7.8 on UK avg age
Female193,72549.9%
Male194,62350.1%
Births4,4941.2%
Deaths2,6490.7%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 17.8%
Religion share in Leicester
Ethnic official statistics in Leicester
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
Asian | 43.4% |
White | 40.9% |
Black | 7.8% |
Mixed | 3.8% |
Other Group | 4.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Leicester
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 43.3% |
Never Married | 43.1% |
Divorced | 6.5% |
Widowed | 5.1% |
Separated | 2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Leicester
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 46.6% |
Private Rented | 29.4% |
Social Rented | 23.2% |
Shared Ownership | 0.5% |
Rent Free | 0.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Leicester
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 81.3% |
Disabled Limited | 9.8% |
Disabled Lot | 8.9% |
| Total | 100% |