Merthyr Tydfil Demographic
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 of 40.7.
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 13 years: ▲ 0.2%
Religion share in Merthyr Tydfil
Ethnic official statistics in Merthyr Tydfil
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 97% |
Asian | 1.5% |
Mixed | 0.9% |
Black | 0.2% |
Other Group | 0.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Merthyr Tydfil
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 41.8% |
Never Married | 39.3% |
Divorced | 9.5% |
Widowed | 7.2% |
Separated | 2.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Merthyr Tydfil
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 62.5% |
Social Rented | 21.8% |
Private Rented | 15.4% |
Rent Free | 0.2% |
Shared Ownership | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Merthyr Tydfil
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 75.8% |
Disabled Limited | 11.1% |
Disabled Lot | 13.1% |
| Total | 100% |