Wakefield Demographic
Latest official statistics for Wakefield
Wakefield is a well-populated urban area with steady residential concentration in Yorkshire and The Humber, home to 367,666 residents with a density of 1,086 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 12.6% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 41 years (0.3 above) the UK average.
Population367,666▲ 4,653 (1.3%)
Area339 km²
Density1,086
Median Age41+0.3 on UK avg age
Female186,30250.7%
Male181,36449.3%
Births3,6521.0%
Deaths3,6971.0%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 12.6%
Religion share in Wakefield
Ethnic official statistics in Wakefield
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 93% |
Asian | 3.6% |
Mixed | 1.4% |
Black | 1.3% |
Other Group | 0.7% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Wakefield
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 44.5% |
Never Married | 36% |
Divorced | 10.5% |
Widowed | 6.6% |
Separated | 2.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Wakefield
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 62.5% |
Social Rented | 21.7% |
Private Rented | 14.9% |
Shared Ownership | 0.8% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Wakefield
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 79.5% |
Disabled Limited | 11.1% |
Disabled Lot | 9.4% |
| Total | 100% |