Medway Demographic
Latest official statistics for Medway
Medway is a well-populated urban area with steady residential concentration in South East, home to 292,655 residents with a density of 1,511 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 10.5% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 38.6 years (-2.1 above) the UK average.
Population292,655▲ 4,652 (1.6%)
Area194 km²
Density1,511
Median Age38.6-2.1 on UK avg age
Female149,51551.1%
Male143,14048.9%
Births3,2021.1%
Deaths2,5040.9%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 10.5%
Religion share in Medway
Ethnic official statistics in Medway
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 84.3% |
Asian | 5.9% |
Black | 5.6% |
Mixed | 2.8% |
Other Group | 1.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Medway
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 43.9% |
Never Married | 37.8% |
Divorced | 9.7% |
Widowed | 5.9% |
Separated | 2.7% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Medway
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 64.6% |
Private Rented | 20.2% |
Social Rented | 13.6% |
Shared Ownership | 1.5% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Medway
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 81.6% |
Disabled Limited | 10.6% |
Disabled Lot | 7.8% |
| Total | 100% |