Newark and Sherwood Demographic
Latest official statistics for Newark and Sherwood
Newark and Sherwood is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in East Midlands, home to 127,886 residents with a density of 196 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 11.2% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 45 years (4.3 above) the UK average.
Population127,886▲ 1,514 (1.2%)
Area651 km²
Density196
Median Age45+4.3 on UK avg age
Female64,92750.8%
Male62,95949.2%
Births1,0880.9%
Deaths1,3341.0%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 11.2%
Religion share in Newark and Sherwood
Ethnic official statistics in Newark and Sherwood
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 96.3% |
Mixed | 1.5% |
Asian | 1.1% |
Black | 0.7% |
Other Group | 0.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Newark and Sherwood
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 47.6% |
Never Married | 32.6% |
Divorced | 10.4% |
Widowed | 7.1% |
Separated | 2.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Newark and Sherwood
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 69% |
Private Rented | 16.2% |
Social Rented | 13.9% |
Shared Ownership | 0.8% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Newark and Sherwood
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 80.9% |
Disabled Limited | 11% |
Disabled Lot | 8.1% |
| Total | 100% |