New Forest Demographic
Latest official statistics for New Forest
New Forest is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in South East, home to 176,116 residents with a density of 234 people per km². The area has seen a population decline of -0.4% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 52.4 years (11.7 above) the UK average.
Population176,116▲ 392 (0.2%)
Area752 km²
Density234
Median Age52.4+11.7 on UK avg age
Female91,28551.8%
Male84,83148.2%
Births1,1610.7%
Deaths2,4091.4%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▼ -0.4%
Religion share in New Forest
Ethnic official statistics in New Forest
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 96.7% |
Mixed | 1.3% |
Asian | 1.2% |
Black | 0.4% |
Other Group | 0.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in New Forest
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 52.4% |
Never Married | 26.9% |
Divorced | 10.4% |
Widowed | 8.3% |
Separated | 2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in New Forest
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 74.2% |
Private Rented | 14.3% |
Social Rented | 10.8% |
Shared Ownership | 0.6% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in New Forest
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Limited | 10.2% |
Not Disabled | 83.7% |
Disabled Lot | 6.1% |
| Total | 100% |