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Who lives in EX20 9

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in EX20 9, set against England as a whole.

Council
West Devon
Region
South West
Population
1,929 (2024)
Population

Who lives in EX20 9

Residents
1,929
2024 estimate
Households
926
Census
Median age
50
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
13% / 30%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 7.8% of residents. 12.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 19.6% across England. 30.1% are 65 or over, well above the England figure of 18.4%.

EX20 9England
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

49.8% of residents are female and 50.2% male.

EX20 9
50%
50%
England
  • Female49.8%51%
  • Male50.2%49%
Relationships

Relationship status

40% of adults in EX20 9 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the England average of 44.7%. 32.2% have never married.

EX20 9England
Married or civil partnership40%44.7%
Never married32.2%37.9%
Divorced or dissolved13.8%9.1%
Separated3.4%2.2%
Widowed10.6%6.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

74.1% of residents in EX20 9 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the England average of 82.2%.

EX20 9
38%
37%
19%
England
  • Very good37.6%48.5%
  • Good36.6%33.7%
  • Fair19.4%12.7%
  • Bad5.2%4%
  • Very bad1.3%1.2%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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