Mid Sussex Demographic
Latest official statistics for Mid Sussex
Mid Sussex is a sparsely populated area with a rural character in South East, home to 161,755 residents with a density of 484 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 15.4% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 43.2 years (2.5 above) the UK average.
Population161,755▲  3,345 (2.1%) 
Area334 km²
Density484
Median Age43.2+2.5 on UK avg age
Female83,08151.4%
Male78,67448.6%
Births1,5130.9%
Deaths1,4370.9%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 15.4%
Religion share in Mid Sussex 
Ethnic official statistics in Mid Sussex
| Ethnic | Share | 
|---|---|
| White | 92.2% | 
| Asian | 3.6% | 
| Mixed | 2.5% | 
| Black | 0.9% | 
| Other Group | 0.8% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Civil Status latest data in Mid Sussex
| Status | Share | 
|---|---|
| Married | 51.9% | 
| Never Married | 30.6% | 
| Divorced | 9.2% | 
| Widowed | 6.3% | 
| Separated | 2% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Tenure distribution in Mid Sussex
| Tenure | Share | 
|---|---|
| Owns | 72.6% | 
| Private Rented | 15.3% | 
| Social Rented | 10.8% | 
| Shared Ownership | 1.3% | 
| Rent Free | 0% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Disability distribution in Mid Sussex
| Disability | Share | 
|---|---|
| Disabled Limited | 9.2% | 
| Not Disabled | 85.8% | 
| Disabled Lot | 5% | 
| Total | 100% | 
