Thanet Demographic
Latest official statistics for Thanet
Thanet is a well-populated urban area with steady residential concentration in South East, home to 142,691 residents with a density of 1,377 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 6.2% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 44.8 years (4.1 above) the UK average.
Population142,691▲ 1,642 (1.2%)
Area104 km²
Density1,377
Median Age44.8+4.1 on UK avg age
Female74,02051.9%
Male68,67148.1%
Births1,2600.9%
Deaths1,8681.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 6.2%
Religion share in Thanet
Ethnic official statistics in Thanet
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 93% |
Mixed | 2.4% |
Asian | 2.3% |
Black | 1.1% |
Other Group | 1.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Thanet
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 42.1% |
Never Married | 35.7% |
Divorced | 11.9% |
Widowed | 7.5% |
Separated | 2.8% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Thanet
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 61.3% |
Private Rented | 26.3% |
Social Rented | 11.9% |
Shared Ownership | 0.5% |
Rent Free | 0% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Thanet
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Limited | 12.3% |
Not Disabled | 78% |
Disabled Lot | 9.7% |
| Total | 100% |