Westmorland and Furness Demographic
Latest official statistics for Westmorland and Furness
Westmorland and Furness is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in North West, home to 230,185 residents with a density of 61 people per km². The area has seen a modest increase of 2.2% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 49.5 years (8.8 above) the UK average.
Population230,185▲ 1,539 (0.7%)
Area3,756 km²
Density61
Median Age49.5+8.8 on UK avg age
Female116,80750.7%
Male113,37849.3%
Births1,6080.7%
Deaths2,6961.2%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 2.2%
Religion share in Westmorland and Furness
Ethnic official statistics in Westmorland and Furness
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 97.4% |
Asian | 1.1% |
Mixed | 0.8% |
Black | 0.3% |
Other Group | 0.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Westmorland and Furness
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 47.7% |
Never Married | 33.4% |
Divorced | 9.5% |
Widowed | 7.3% |
Separated | 2.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Westmorland and Furness
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 69.1% |
Private Rented | 15.8% |
Social Rented | 14.4% |
Shared Ownership | 0.7% |
Rent Free | 0% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Westmorland and Furness
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Lot | 7.5% |
Disabled Limited | 10.2% |
Not Disabled | 82.3% |
| Total | 100% |