People in Aberdeen

Population

231,751

Density /km²

1,127.25

Median age

38.8

In good health

82%

Disabled (Equality Act)

20%

In work (16+)

60%

Unemployed (of those working or looking)

6%

Degree or above

51%

A-level equivalent

11%

GCSE-level

19%

Apprenticeship

6.9%

Other

0.0%

No qualifications

13%

Families w/ children

15%

One-person homes

43%

Owned outright

29%

Private renting

21%

Married or civil partnered (16+)

40%

White

87%

Asian or Asian British

6%

Black or Black British

4%

Mixed or multiple

2%

Other ethnic groups

2%

Higher managerial & professional

13%

Lower managerial & professional

20%

Intermediate

11%

Self-employed & small employers

6%

Routine & manual

30%

Never worked / long-term unemployed

5.7%

Full-time students

13.8%

Christian

31%

Muslim

2.9%

Hindu

1.3%

Sikh

0.1%

Jewish

0.1%

Buddhist

0.4%

No religion

58%

Other religion

0.7%

Data last updated: 15 August 2026