Wiltshire Demographic
Latest official statistics for Wiltshire
Wiltshire is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in South West, home to 523,700 residents with a density of 161 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 10.4% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 44.8 years (4.1 above) the UK average.
Population523,700▲ 3,921 (0.8%)
Area3,255 km²
Density161
Median Age44.8+4.1 on UK avg age
Female265,68750.7%
Male258,01349.3%
Births4,3160.8%
Deaths5,1271.0%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 10.4%
Religion share in Wiltshire
Ethnic official statistics in Wiltshire
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 94.4% |
Asian | 2.1% |
Mixed | 1.7% |
Black | 1.1% |
Other Group | 0.7% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Wiltshire
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 51.1% |
Never Married | 30.3% |
Divorced | 10% |
Widowed | 6.4% |
Separated | 2.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Wiltshire
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 66.8% |
Private Rented | 17.4% |
Social Rented | 14.5% |
Shared Ownership | 1.2% |
Rent Free | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Wiltshire
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Limited | 10.4% |
Not Disabled | 83.6% |
Disabled Lot | 6% |
| Total | 100% |