Telford and Wrekin Demographic

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

Latest official statistics for Telford and Wrekin

Telford and Wrekin is a moderately populated area with small-town density in West Midlands, home to 195,952 residents with a density of 675 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 17.5% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 39.8 years (-0.9 above) the UK average.

Population195,952▲ 3,535 (1.8%)
Area290 km²
Density675
Median Age39.8-0.9 on UK avg age
Female99,94251.0%
Male96,01049.0%
Births1,9291.0%
Deaths1,6800.9%

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

Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 17.5%
Religion share in Telford and Wrekin
Ethnic official statistics in Telford and Wrekin
EthnicShare
White
88.2%
Asian
5.4%
Black
2.9%
Mixed
2.6%
Other Group
0.9%
Total100%
Civil Status latest data in Telford and Wrekin
StatusShare
Married
44.8%
Never Married
36.5%
Divorced
10.3%
Widowed
5.9%
Separated
2.5%
Total100%
Tenure distribution in Telford and Wrekin
TenureShare
Owns
59.9%
Private Rented
21.2%
Social Rented
18%
Shared Ownership
0.8%
Rent Free
0.1%
Total100%
Disability distribution in Telford and Wrekin
DisabilityShare
Not Disabled
79.5%
Disabled Limited
11.4%
Disabled Lot
9.1%
Total100%