Manchester Demographic

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

Latest official statistics for Manchester

Manchester is a vibrant and densely populated district typical of major urban centers in North West, home to 589,670 residents with a density of 5,099 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 17.3% over the last decade, and features a very young population, with a median age of 30.4 years (-10.3 above) the UK average.

Population589,670▲ 8,368 (1.4%)
Area116 km²
Density5,099
Median Age30.4-10.3 on UK avg age
Female295,45450.1%
Male294,21649.9%
Births6,6341.1%
Deaths3,5960.6%

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

Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 17.3%
Religion share in Manchester
Ethnic official statistics in Manchester
EthnicShare
White
56.8%
Asian
20.9%
Black
11.9%
Mixed
5.3%
Other Group
5.1%
Total100%
Civil Status latest data in Manchester
StatusShare
Never Married
55.8%
Married
31.4%
Divorced
6.6%
Widowed
3.8%
Separated
2.4%
Total100%
Tenure distribution in Manchester
TenureShare
Owns
37.2%
Private Rented
32.3%
Social Rented
29.5%
Shared Ownership
0.8%
Rent Free
0.2%
Total100%
Disability distribution in Manchester
DisabilityShare
Not Disabled
77.7%
Disabled Limited
10.9%
Disabled Lot
11.4%
Total100%