Sheffield Demographic
Latest official statistics for Sheffield
Sheffield is a well-populated urban area with steady residential concentration in Yorkshire and The Humber, home to 582,493 residents with a density of 1,583 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 5.6% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 36.6 years (-4.1 above) the UK average.
Population582,493▲ 6,907 (1.2%)
Area368 km²
Density1,583
Median Age36.6-4.1 on UK avg age
Female294,60450.6%
Male287,88949.4%
Births5,6701.0%
Deaths5,2340.9%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 5.6%
Religion share in Sheffield
Ethnic official statistics in Sheffield
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 79.1% |
Asian | 9.6% |
Black | 4.6% |
Mixed | 3.5% |
Other Group | 3.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Sheffield
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Never Married | 44.2% |
Married | 40.2% |
Divorced | 7.8% |
Widowed | 5.8% |
Separated | 2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Sheffield
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 58.3% |
Social Rented | 22.6% |
Private Rented | 18.7% |
Shared Ownership | 0.3% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Sheffield
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 79.4% |
Disabled Limited | 11.6% |
Disabled Lot | 9% |
| Total | 100% |