Somerset Demographic
Latest official statistics for Somerset
Somerset is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in South West, home to 588,328 residents with a density of 100 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 6.0% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 47.9 years (7.2 above) the UK average.
Population588,328▲ 5,366 (0.9%)
Area5,502 km²
Density100
Median Age47.9+7.2 on UK avg age
Female301,65951.3%
Male286,66948.7%
Births4,8760.8%
Deaths8,7021.5%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 6.0%
Religion share in Somerset
Ethnic official statistics in Somerset
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 96.4% |
Asian | 1.5% |
Mixed | 1.2% |
Black | 0.4% |
Other Group | 0.5% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Somerset
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 48.8% |
Never Married | 31% |
Divorced | 10.7% |
Widowed | 7.2% |
Separated | 2.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Somerset
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 67.4% |
Private Rented | 17.8% |
Social Rented | 13.7% |
Shared Ownership | 1% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Somerset
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Lot | 6.7% |
Disabled Limited | 10.7% |
Not Disabled | 82.6% |
| Total | 100% |