Melton Demographic
Latest official statistics for Melton
Melton is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in East Midlands, home to 54,052 residents with a density of 112 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 7.0% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 47.5 years (6.8 above) the UK average.
Population54,052▲ 761 (1.4%)
Area481 km²
Density112
Median Age47.5+6.8 on UK avg age
Female27,70551.3%
Male26,34748.7%
Births4000.7%
Deaths5491.0%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 7.0%
Religion share in Melton
Ethnic official statistics in Melton
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 96.8% |
Mixed | 1.3% |
Asian | 1.2% |
Black | 0.4% |
Other Group | 0.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Melton
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 51.1% |
Never Married | 29.7% |
Divorced | 10% |
Widowed | 7% |
Separated | 2.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Melton
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 70.9% |
Private Rented | 17.2% |
Social Rented | 10.7% |
Shared Ownership | 1.1% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Melton
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Limited | 10.3% |
Not Disabled | 84% |
Disabled Lot | 5.7% |
| Total | 100% |