Merton Demographic
Latest official statistics for Merton
Merton is a vibrant and densely populated district typical of major urban centers in London, home to 218,539 residents with a density of 5,808 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 9.0% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 37.8 years (-2.9 above) the UK average.
Population218,539▲ 1,404 (0.6%)
Area38 km²
Density5,808
Median Age37.8-2.9 on UK avg age
Female112,45551.5%
Male106,08448.5%
Births2,5031.1%
Deaths1,3020.6%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 9.0%
Religion share in Merton
Ethnic official statistics in Merton
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 60.3% |
Asian | 18.6% |
Black | 10.6% |
Mixed | 5.9% |
Other Group | 4.6% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Merton
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 44.9% |
Never Married | 41.8% |
Divorced | 7.1% |
Widowed | 4.2% |
Separated | 2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Merton
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 55.5% |
Private Rented | 29.1% |
Social Rented | 14.2% |
Shared Ownership | 1.1% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Merton
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 85.9% |
Disabled Limited | 8.2% |
Disabled Lot | 5.9% |
| Total | 100% |