Rotherham Demographic
Latest official statistics for Rotherham
Rotherham is a moderately populated area with small-town density in Yorkshire and The Humber, home to 276,595 residents with a density of 965 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 7.3% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 41 years (0.3 above) the UK average.
Population276,595▲ 3,947 (1.4%)
Area287 km²
Density965
Median Age41+0.3 on UK avg age
Female140,39450.8%
Male136,20149.2%
Births2,7561.0%
Deaths2,9401.1%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 7.3%
Religion share in Rotherham
Ethnic official statistics in Rotherham
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 91.1% |
Asian | 5.3% |
Mixed | 1.4% |
Black | 1.1% |
Other Group | 1.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Rotherham
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 45.3% |
Never Married | 36% |
Divorced | 9.6% |
Widowed | 6.9% |
Separated | 2.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Rotherham
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 63.6% |
Social Rented | 20.7% |
Private Rented | 15% |
Shared Ownership | 0.4% |
Rent Free | 0.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Rotherham
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 78.8% |
Disabled Limited | 11.4% |
Disabled Lot | 9.8% |
| Total | 100% |