Sunderland Demographic
Latest official statistics for Sunderland
Sunderland is a well-populated urban area with steady residential concentration in North East, home to 288,606 residents with a density of 2,100 people per km². The area has seen a modest increase of 4.8% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 41.9 years (1.2 above) the UK average.
Population288,606▲ 5,000 (1.8%)
Area137 km²
Density2,100
Median Age41.9+1.2 on UK avg age
Female147,64451.2%
Male140,96248.8%
Births2,6970.9%
Deaths3,2131.1%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 4.8%
Religion share in Sunderland
Ethnic official statistics in Sunderland
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 94.6% |
Asian | 3% |
Black | 1% |
Mixed | 0.9% |
Other Group | 0.5% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Sunderland
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 42.6% |
Never Married | 38.7% |
Divorced | 9% |
Widowed | 7.2% |
Separated | 2.5% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Sunderland
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 58.2% |
Social Rented | 26.6% |
Private Rented | 14.8% |
Shared Ownership | 0.4% |
Rent Free | 0% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Sunderland
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 76.9% |
Disabled Limited | 11.9% |
Disabled Lot | 11.2% |
| Total | 100% |