West Devon Demographic
Latest official statistics for West Devon
West Devon is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in South West, home to 58,923 residents with a density of 51 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 9.8% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 52.7 years (12.0 above) the UK average.
Population58,923▲ 3 (0.0%)
Area1,160 km²
Density51
Median Age52.7+12.0 on UK avg age
Female30,43751.7%
Male28,48648.3%
Births3860.7%
Deaths7151.2%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 9.8%
Religion share in West Devon
Ethnic official statistics in West Devon
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 97.8% |
Mixed | 1.1% |
Asian | 0.6% |
Black | 0.2% |
Other Group | 0.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in West Devon
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 52.5% |
Never Married | 27.3% |
Divorced | 10.5% |
Widowed | 7.6% |
Separated | 2.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in West Devon
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 71% |
Private Rented | 18.2% |
Social Rented | 10.1% |
Shared Ownership | 0.7% |
Rent Free | 0% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in West Devon
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Limited | 11.6% |
Disabled Lot | 7.3% |
Not Disabled | 81.1% |
| Total | 100% |