Walsall Demographic
Latest official statistics for Walsall
Walsall is a well-populated urban area with steady residential concentration in West Midlands, home to 295,678 residents with a density of 2,843 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 9.7% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 38.1 years (-2.6 above) the UK average.
Population295,678▲ 4,441 (1.5%)
Area104 km²
Density2,843
Median Age38.1-2.6 on UK avg age
Female150,26050.8%
Male145,41849.2%
Births3,4251.2%
Deaths2,8871.0%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 9.7%
Religion share in Walsall
Ethnic official statistics in Walsall
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 71.3% |
Asian | 18.7% |
Black | 4.6% |
Mixed | 3.3% |
Other Group | 2.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Walsall
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 44.8% |
Never Married | 37.5% |
Divorced | 8.3% |
Widowed | 7% |
Separated | 2.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Walsall
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 59.4% |
Social Rented | 23.7% |
Private Rented | 16.3% |
Shared Ownership | 0.5% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Walsall
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 79.9% |
Disabled Limited | 10.7% |
Disabled Lot | 9.4% |
| Total | 100% |