Plymouth Demographic

Country: England|Region: South West|District Type: Unitary Authority

Latest official statistics for Plymouth

Plymouth is a vibrant and densely populated district typical of major urban centers in South West, home to 272,067 residents with a density of 3,407 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 6.0% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 39.3 years (-1.4 above) the UK average.

Population272,067▲ 1,462 (0.5%)
Area80 km²
Density3,407
Median Age39.3-1.4 on UK avg age
Female138,49750.9%
Male133,57049.1%
Births2,3210.9%
Deaths2,6581.0%

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

Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 6.0%
Religion share in Plymouth
Ethnic official statistics in Plymouth
EthnicShare
White
93.9%
Asian
2.2%
Mixed
1.8%
Black
1.1%
Other Group
1%
Total100%
Civil Status latest data in Plymouth
StatusShare
Married
40.3%
Never Married
40.2%
Divorced
10.8%
Widowed
6.1%
Separated
2.6%
Total100%
Tenure distribution in Plymouth
TenureShare
Owns
57.7%
Private Rented
22.6%
Social Rented
18.4%
Shared Ownership
1.2%
Rent Free
0.1%
Total100%
Disability distribution in Plymouth
DisabilityShare
Disabled Limited
12.3%
Not Disabled
78%
Disabled Lot
9.7%
Total100%