Newport Demographic

Country: Wales|Region: Wales|District Type: Unitary Authority

Latest official statistics for Newport

Newport is a moderately populated area with small-town density in Wales, home to 167,899 residents with a density of 882 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 15.2% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 38.5 years (-2.2 above) the UK average.

Population167,899▲ 2,787 (1.7%)
Area190 km²
Density882
Median Age38.5-2.2 on UK avg age
Female84,78650.5%
Male83,11349.5%
Births1,9031.1%
Deaths1,5710.9%

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.

Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 15.2%
Religion share in Newport
Ethnic official statistics in Newport
EthnicShare
White
85.6%
Asian
7.6%
Mixed
2.8%
Black
2.3%
Other Group
1.7%
Total100%
Civil Status latest data in Newport
StatusShare
Married
43.8%
Never Married
38.5%
Divorced
9.4%
Widowed
6.1%
Separated
2.2%
Total100%
Tenure distribution in Newport
TenureShare
Owns
62.9%
Social Rented
19.5%
Private Rented
16.7%
Shared Ownership
0.7%
Rent Free
0.2%
Total100%
Disability distribution in Newport
DisabilityShare
Not Disabled
79.2%
Disabled Limited
10.8%
Disabled Lot
10%
Total100%