Luton Demographic

Country: England|Region: East of England|District Type: Unitary Authority

Latest official statistics for Luton

Luton is a vibrant and densely populated district typical of major urban centers in East of England, home to 239,090 residents with a density of 5,515 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 17.4% over the last decade, and features a very young population, with a median age of 33.5 years (-7.2 above) the UK average.

Population239,090▲ 5,450 (2.3%)
Area43 km²
Density5,515
Median Age33.5-7.2 on UK avg age
Female116,87848.9%
Male122,21251.1%
Births3,6391.5%
Deaths1,4340.6%

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

Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 17.4%
Religion share in Luton
Ethnic official statistics in Luton
EthnicShare
White
45.1%
Asian
37%
Black
10.1%
Mixed
4.3%
Other Group
3.5%
Total100%
Civil Status latest data in Luton
StatusShare
Married
46%
Never Married
38.9%
Divorced
7.5%
Widowed
5.1%
Separated
2.5%
Total100%
Tenure distribution in Luton
TenureShare
Owns
53.9%
Private Rented
29%
Social Rented
16.4%
Shared Ownership
0.5%
Rent Free
0.2%
Total100%
Disability distribution in Luton
DisabilityShare
Not Disabled
83.4%
Disabled Limited
8.9%
Disabled Lot
7.7%
Total100%