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Who lives in SY20 9

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in SY20 9, set against Wales as a whole.

Council
Gwynedd
Region
Wales
Population
7,293 (2024)
Population

Who lives in SY20 9

Residents
7,293
2024 estimate
Households
3,345
Census
Median age
54
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
12% / 29%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 10% of residents. 12% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 18.4% across Wales. 29.2% are 65 or over, above the Wales figure of 21.3%.

SY20 9Wales
0%
5%
10%
15%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

50.2% of residents are female and 49.8% male.

SY20 9
50%
50%
Wales
  • Female50.2%51.1%
  • Male49.8%48.9%
Relationships

Relationship status

51.2% of adults in SY20 9 are married or in a civil partnership, above the Wales average of 43.8%. 29.9% have never married.

SY20 9Wales
Married or civil partnership51.2%43.8%
Never married29.9%37.2%
Divorced or dissolved10%9.9%
Separated1.8%2%
Widowed7.1%7.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

80% of residents in SY20 9 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the Wales average of 78.6%.

SY20 9
47%
33%
14%
Wales
  • Very good46.8%46.2%
  • Good33.3%32.4%
  • Fair14.5%14.5%
  • Bad4.2%5.3%
  • Very bad1.2%1.7%

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

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