Wigan Demographic
Latest official statistics for Wigan
Wigan is a well-populated urban area with steady residential concentration in North West, home to 344,922 residents with a density of 1,833 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 8.4% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 41.3 years (0.6 above) the UK average.
Population344,922▲ 4,714 (1.4%)
Area188 km²
Density1,833
Median Age41.3+0.6 on UK avg age
Female173,90850.4%
Male171,01449.6%
Births3,3071.0%
Deaths3,4751.0%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 8.4%
Religion share in Wigan
Ethnic official statistics in Wigan
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 95% |
Asian | 1.8% |
Mixed | 1.3% |
Black | 1.2% |
Other Group | 0.7% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Wigan
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 43.9% |
Never Married | 37.2% |
Divorced | 9.8% |
Widowed | 6.8% |
Separated | 2.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Wigan
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 66.3% |
Social Rented | 17% |
Private Rented | 15.9% |
Shared Ownership | 0.5% |
Rent Free | 0.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Wigan
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 79.8% |
Disabled Limited | 10.8% |
Disabled Lot | 9.4% |
| Total | 100% |