Southampton Demographic

Country: England|Region: South East|District Type: Unitary Authority

Latest official statistics for Southampton

Southampton is a vibrant and densely populated district typical of major urban centers in South East, home to 259,424 residents with a density of 5,201 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 10.0% over the last decade, and features a very young population, with a median age of 34.3 years (-6.4 above) the UK average.

Population259,424▲ 2,037 (0.8%)
Area50 km²
Density5,201
Median Age34.3-6.4 on UK avg age
Female130,56550.3%
Male128,85949.7%
Births2,5571.0%
Deaths1,9900.8%

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.

Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 10.0%
Religion share in Southampton
Ethnic official statistics in Southampton
EthnicShare
White
80.8%
Asian
10.6%
Mixed
3.3%
Black
3%
Other Group
2.3%
Total100%
Civil Status latest data in Southampton
StatusShare
Never Married
47.5%
Married
36.4%
Divorced
9.1%
Widowed
4.7%
Separated
2.3%
Total100%
Tenure distribution in Southampton
TenureShare
Owns
47.8%
Private Rented
29.2%
Social Rented
21.9%
Shared Ownership
1%
Rent Free
0.1%
Total100%
Disability distribution in Southampton
DisabilityShare
Not Disabled
80.4%
Disabled Limited
11.3%
Disabled Lot
8.3%
Total100%