South West Demographic
Latest official statistics for South West
South West, home to 5,889,695 residents with a density of 247 people per km².The area has seen a strong population rise of 11.1% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 43.7 years (3.0 above) the UK average of 40.7.
Population5,889,695▲ 59,543 (1.0%)
Area23,836 km²
Density247
Median Age43.7+3.0 on UK avg age
Female3,008,21951.1%
Male2,881,47648.9%
Births47,6930.8%
Deaths61,3441.0%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 13 years: ▲ 11.1%
Religion share in South West
Ethnic official statistics in South West
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 93.1% |
Asian | 2.8% |
Mixed | 2% |
Black | 1.2% |
Other Group | 0.9% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in South West
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 46.5% |
Never Married | 34.7% |
Divorced | 10.1% |
Widowed | 6.6% |
Separated | 2.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in South West
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 65.8% |
Private Rented | 19.7% |
Social Rented | 13.3% |
Shared Ownership | 1.1% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in South West
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Limited | 10.8% |
Not Disabled | 82.2% |
Disabled Lot | 7% |
| Total | 100% |