Merthyr Tydfil Demographic

Country: Wales|Region: Wales|District Type: Unitary Authority

Latest official statistics for Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil is a moderately populated area with small-town density in Wales, home to 58,972 residents with a density of 529 people per km². The area has seen a modest increase of 0.2% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 41.2 years (0.5 above) the UK average.

Population58,972▲ 131 (0.2%)
Area111 km²
Density529
Median Age41.2+0.5 on UK avg age
Female30,12251.1%
Male28,85048.9%
Births5901.0%
Deaths7171.2%

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

Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 0.2%
Religion share in Merthyr Tydfil
Ethnic official statistics in Merthyr Tydfil
EthnicShare
White
97%
Asian
1.5%
Mixed
0.9%
Black
0.2%
Other Group
0.4%
Total100%
Civil Status latest data in Merthyr Tydfil
StatusShare
Married
41.8%
Never Married
39.3%
Divorced
9.5%
Widowed
7.2%
Separated
2.2%
Total100%
Tenure distribution in Merthyr Tydfil
TenureShare
Owns
62.5%
Social Rented
21.8%
Private Rented
15.4%
Rent Free
0.2%
Shared Ownership
0.1%
Total100%
Disability distribution in Merthyr Tydfil
DisabilityShare
Not Disabled
75.8%
Disabled Limited
11.1%
Disabled Lot
13.1%
Total100%