South Ayrshire Demographic
Latest official statistics for South Ayrshire
South Ayrshire is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in Scotland, home to 112,260 residents with a density of 91 people per km². The area has seen a population decline of -0.6% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 50.19 years (9.5 above) the UK average.
Population112,260▲ 320 (0.3%)
Area1,222 km²
Density91
Median Age50.19+9.5 on UK avg age
Female58,39052.0%
Male53,87048.0%
Births8140.7%
Deaths1,6991.5%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▼ -0.6%
Religion share in South Ayrshire
Ethnic official statistics in South Ayrshire
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 97.7% |
Asian | 1.1% |
Mixed | 0.6% |
Black | 0.2% |
Other Group | 0.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in South Ayrshire
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 48.6% |
Never Married | 30.8% |
Divorced | 9.3% |
Widowed | 8.8% |
Separated | 2.5% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in South Ayrshire
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 69.9% |
Social Rented | 17.9% |
Private Rented | 10.6% |
Rent Free | 1.5% |
Shared Ownership | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in South Ayrshire
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Lot | 12.1% |
Disabled Limited | 14.4% |
Not Disabled | 73.5% |
| Total | 100% |