Powys Demographic
Latest official statistics for Powys
Powys is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in Wales, home to 135,059 residents with a density of 26 people per km². The area has seen a modest increase of 1.5% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 51.5 years (10.8 above) the UK average.
Population135,059▲ 414 (0.3%)
Area5,181 km²
Density26
Median Age51.5+10.8 on UK avg age
Female68,42050.7%
Male66,63949.3%
Births9390.7%
Deaths1,7201.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 1.5%
Religion share in Powys
Ethnic official statistics in Powys
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 97.7% |
Asian | 0.9% |
Mixed | 0.9% |
Black | 0.2% |
Other Group | 0.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Powys
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 48.9% |
Never Married | 30.8% |
Divorced | 10.2% |
Widowed | 8% |
Separated | 2.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Powys
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 67.5% |
Private Rented | 17.9% |
Social Rented | 14.1% |
Shared Ownership | 0.3% |
Rent Free | 0.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Powys
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 81.9% |
Disabled Limited | 10.5% |
Disabled Lot | 7.6% |
| Total | 100% |