Equality and Diversity - Facts and Figures
General demographic information:
Bolton's joint strategic needs assessment (JSNA) website provides a wealth of information about the health and wellbeing of Bolton people and factors influencing it. The website provides statistical information on the Bolton population, data and information on Bolton as a place (including an indepth look at neighbourhoods), as well as information on population health.
Here are some statisitcs taken from the JNSA and the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Population
- Bolton's population is 310,085.
- 28% of the Bolton population live in an area that is among the 10% most deprived nationally.
- 31,000 / 42% of children live in low-income households.
Gender
- There are 153,824 men (50% of the population) and 156,261 women (50%).
Age
- 62,645 of the population are aged 0-14.
- 37,842 are 15-24.
- 40,794 are 25-34
- 116,448 are 35 - 64
- 52,356 are 65+.
Pregnancy and Maternity
- There were 3,649 live births in 2024.
- 10,500 residents are not in work as they stay at home to look after family/home (8,900 females and 1,600 males)
Race
The population is:
- 72% white
- 20% Asian / Asian British
- 4% Black/ Black British / Black Welsh / Caribbean / African
- 2% Mixed / Multiple Ethnic groups
- 2% other
- 28% are from communties facing racial inequality.
Marriage Civil Partnerships
- 46% of eligible residents are married or in a civil partnership.
- In 2023, 522 ceremonies took place in Bolton, of which 18 were to same sex couples
Sexual Orientation and Gender Indentity
- 5,695 LGBT+ Community
- 1,469 residents have a different sex than the one registered at birth
Religion
- 26% have no religion
- 47% are Christian
- 20% are Muslim
- 2% are Hindu
- 1% are other religions
Carers
- 25,980 residents are unpaid carers
- 8,601 residents provide 50+ hours of care per week.
- 610 Young carers (under 18yrs): Female: 318 Male: 292
- 236 care leavers
Disability
- 19% have a long term health condition or disability which limits their day to day activities
Armed Forces Veterans
- There are 7,345 veterans.
- There are 53 Armed Forces Reservists
- There are 151 Armed forces Cadets