Shropshire Demographic
Latest official statistics for Shropshire
Shropshire is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in West Midlands, home to 332,455 residents with a density of 104 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 8.3% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 48.9 years (8.2 above) the UK average.
Population332,455▲ 2,897 (0.9%)
Area3,197 km²
Density104
Median Age48.9+8.2 on UK avg age
Female168,79850.8%
Male163,65749.2%
Births2,4540.7%
Deaths3,8691.2%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 8.3%
Religion share in Shropshire
Ethnic official statistics in Shropshire
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 96.8% |
Asian | 1.3% |
Mixed | 1.2% |
Black | 0.3% |
Other Group | 0.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Shropshire
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 49.6% |
Never Married | 31.2% |
Divorced | 9.9% |
Widowed | 7.3% |
Separated | 2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Shropshire
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 68.6% |
Private Rented | 17.5% |
Social Rented | 13% |
Shared Ownership | 0.8% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Shropshire
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 83% |
Disabled Limited | 10.2% |
Disabled Lot | 6.8% |
| Total | 100% |