South Hams Demographic
Latest official statistics for South Hams
South Hams is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in South West, home to 92,148 residents with a density of 104 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 10.3% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 51.3 years (10.6 above) the UK average.
Population92,148▲ 1,211 (1.3%)
Area887 km²
Density104
Median Age51.3+10.6 on UK avg age
Female47,82351.9%
Male44,32548.1%
Births5710.6%
Deaths9861.1%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 10.3%
Religion share in South Hams
Ethnic official statistics in South Hams
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 97.5% |
Mixed | 1.2% |
Asian | 0.7% |
Black | 0.2% |
Other Group | 0.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in South Hams
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 52.3% |
Never Married | 27.5% |
Divorced | 10.9% |
Widowed | 7.3% |
Separated | 2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in South Hams
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 70.5% |
Private Rented | 16.1% |
Social Rented | 11.8% |
Shared Ownership | 1.6% |
Rent Free | 0% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in South Hams
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Limited | 10.4% |
Not Disabled | 82.9% |
Disabled Lot | 6.7% |
| Total | 100% |