Wolverhampton Demographic

Country: England|Region: West Midlands|District Type: Metropolitan District

Latest official statistics for Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton is a vibrant and densely populated district typical of major urban centers in West Midlands, home to 281,251 residents with a density of 4,050 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 12.6% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 37.4 years (-3.3 above) the UK average.

Population281,251▲ 5,650 (2.1%)
Area69 km²
Density4,050
Median Age37.4-3.3 on UK avg age
Female142,15050.5%
Male139,10149.5%
Births3,4501.2%
Deaths2,7561.0%

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.

Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 12.6%
Religion share in Wolverhampton
Ethnic official statistics in Wolverhampton
EthnicShare
White
60.6%
Asian
21.2%
Black
9.3%
Mixed
5.3%
Other Group
3.6%
Total100%
Civil Status latest data in Wolverhampton
StatusShare
Married
42.7%
Never Married
39.8%
Divorced
8.4%
Widowed
6.7%
Separated
2.4%
Total100%
Tenure distribution in Wolverhampton
TenureShare
Owns
55%
Social Rented
25.2%
Private Rented
19%
Shared Ownership
0.4%
Rent Free
0.4%
Total100%
Disability distribution in Wolverhampton
DisabilityShare
Not Disabled
80.5%
Disabled Limited
10.4%
Disabled Lot
9.1%
Total100%