West Lothian Demographic
Latest official statistics for West Lothian
West Lothian is a sparsely populated area with a rural character in Scotland, home to 186,440 residents with a density of 435 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 6.4% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 41.97 years (1.3 above) the UK average.
Population186,440▲ 2,170 (1.2%)
Area427 km²
Density435
Median Age41.97+1.3 on UK avg age
Female95,30851.1%
Male91,13248.9%
Births1,7490.9%
Deaths1,8141.0%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 6.4%
Religion share in West Lothian
Ethnic official statistics in West Lothian
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 94.7% |
Asian | 2.8% |
Mixed | 1.1% |
Black | 0.9% |
Other Group | 0.5% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in West Lothian
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 46.9% |
Never Married | 34.9% |
Divorced | 8.7% |
Widowed | 6.7% |
Separated | 2.8% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in West Lothian
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 65.2% |
Social Rented | 24.5% |
Private Rented | 9.2% |
Rent Free | 1% |
Shared Ownership | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in West Lothian
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Lot | 10.8% |
Disabled Limited | 13.4% |
Not Disabled | 75.8% |
| Total | 100% |