Salford Demographic

Country: England|Region: North West|District Type: Metropolitan District

Latest official statistics for Salford

Salford is a vibrant and densely populated district typical of major urban centers in North West, home to 294,348 residents with a density of 3,028 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 25.5% over the last decade, and features a very young population, with a median age of 33.1 years (-7.6 above) the UK average.

Population294,348▲ 7,170 (2.5%)
Area97 km²
Density3,028
Median Age33.1-7.6 on UK avg age
Female146,55249.8%
Male147,79650.2%
Births3,4781.2%
Deaths2,2900.8%

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

Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 25.5%
Religion share in Salford
Ethnic official statistics in Salford
EthnicShare
White
82.4%
Black
6.1%
Asian
5.5%
Mixed
3.1%
Other Group
2.9%
Total100%
Civil Status latest data in Salford
StatusShare
Never Married
50.6%
Married
34.1%
Divorced
8%
Widowed
5%
Separated
2.3%
Total100%
Tenure distribution in Salford
TenureShare
Owns
46.9%
Private Rented
26.8%
Social Rented
25.4%
Shared Ownership
0.6%
Rent Free
0.3%
Total100%
Disability distribution in Salford
DisabilityShare
Not Disabled
78.9%
Disabled Limited
10.9%
Disabled Lot
10.2%
Total100%