Swale Demographic
Latest official statistics for Swale
Swale is a sparsely populated area with a rural character in South East, home to 158,379 residents with a density of 424 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 16.2% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 41.1 years (0.4 above) the UK average.
Population158,379▲ 2,199 (1.4%)
Area373 km²
Density424
Median Age41.1+0.4 on UK avg age
Female80,08450.6%
Male78,29549.4%
Births1,5671.0%
Deaths1,4320.9%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 16.2%
Religion share in Swale
Ethnic official statistics in Swale
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 93.9% |
Black | 2.3% |
Mixed | 1.8% |
Asian | 1.5% |
Other Group | 0.5% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Swale
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 44.8% |
Never Married | 36.2% |
Divorced | 10% |
Widowed | 6.4% |
Separated | 2.6% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Swale
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 66.9% |
Private Rented | 18.4% |
Social Rented | 13.3% |
Shared Ownership | 1.4% |
Rent Free | 0% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Swale
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Limited | 11.3% |
Not Disabled | 80.1% |
Disabled Lot | 8.6% |
| Total | 100% |