West Midlands Demographic
Latest official statistics for West Midlands
West Midlands, home to 6,187,204 residents with a density of 476 people per km².The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 10.3% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 39.8 years (-0.9 below) the UK average of 40.7.
Population6,187,204▲ 81,248 (1.3%)
Area12,998 km²
Density476
Median Age39.8-0.9 on UK avg age
Female3,134,89850.7%
Male3,052,30649.3%
Births63,1541.0%
Deaths59,1691.0%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 13 years: ▲ 10.3%
Religion share in West Midlands
Ethnic official statistics in West Midlands
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 77.1% |
Asian | 13.3% |
Black | 4.5% |
Mixed | 3% |
Other Group | 2.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in West Midlands
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 45.3% |
Never Married | 37.1% |
Divorced | 8.8% |
Widowed | 6.5% |
Separated | 2.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in West Midlands
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 62.9% |
Social Rented | 18.2% |
Private Rented | 17.9% |
Shared Ownership | 0.8% |
Rent Free | 0.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in West Midlands
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 81.5% |
Disabled Limited | 10.4% |
Disabled Lot | 8.1% |
| Total | 100% |