Swindon Demographic

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

Latest official statistics for Swindon

Swindon is a well-populated urban area with steady residential concentration in South West, home to 243,875 residents with a density of 1,060 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 16.3% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 39.8 years (-0.9 above) the UK average.

Population243,875▲ 3,657 (1.5%)
Area230 km²
Density1,060
Median Age39.8-0.9 on UK avg age
Female122,81150.4%
Male121,06449.6%
Births2,3911.0%
Deaths1,9110.8%

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

Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 16.3%
Religion share in Swindon
Ethnic official statistics in Swindon
EthnicShare
White
81.5%
Asian
11.6%
Mixed
2.8%
Black
2.6%
Other Group
1.5%
Total100%
Civil Status latest data in Swindon
StatusShare
Married
48.6%
Never Married
34.1%
Divorced
9.6%
Widowed
5.4%
Separated
2.3%
Total100%
Tenure distribution in Swindon
TenureShare
Owns
63.6%
Private Rented
19.3%
Social Rented
15.6%
Shared Ownership
1.3%
Rent Free
0.2%
Total100%
Disability distribution in Swindon
DisabilityShare
Not Disabled
83.1%
Disabled Limited
10%
Disabled Lot
6.9%
Total100%