Swansea Demographic
Latest official statistics for Swansea
Swansea is a moderately populated area with small-town density in Wales, home to 251,304 residents with a density of 666 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 5.3% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 40.2 years (-0.5 above) the UK average.
Population251,304▲ 2,345 (0.9%)
Area378 km²
Density666
Median Age40.2-0.5 on UK avg age
Female126,99150.5%
Male124,31349.5%
Births2,0300.8%
Deaths2,6931.1%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 5.3%
Religion share in Swansea
Ethnic official statistics in Swansea
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 91.4% |
Asian | 4.4% |
Mixed | 1.6% |
Black | 1.2% |
Other Group | 1.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Swansea
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 41.2% |
Never Married | 39.9% |
Divorced | 9.7% |
Widowed | 7% |
Separated | 2.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Swansea
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 62.3% |
Social Rented | 19.1% |
Private Rented | 18% |
Shared Ownership | 0.3% |
Rent Free | 0.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Swansea
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 77.8% |
Disabled Limited | 11.2% |
Disabled Lot | 11% |
| Total | 100% |