Authority → Carmarthenshire

Carmarthenshire Population

Here are the latest population statistics on Carmarthenshire in the United Kingdom. The data is updated regularly per the latest population statistics releases.

Last update: October 01, 2024

188,200

Population

8.3%

Unqualified

3.6%

Unemployment

£30,852

Salary

£189,311

Property

Quick answer: Carmarthenshire is a local authority in Wales. The population of Carmarthenshire is 188,200. The population per square mile of Carmarthenshire is 203. The average salary in Carmarthenshire is £30,852 per year. The average property price in Carmarthenshire is £189,311.


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Carmarthenshire Demographics


The population of Carmarthenshire is 188,200. The population per square mile of Carmarthenshire is 203. The population has decreased by 1,900 in the past year. The population has increased by 23,100 since 1981.


There are more females in Carmarthenshire. They account for 51.2% of the population.


Carmarthenshire Employment


69.8% of the people in Carmarthenshire are in employment. There are more males in employment. The definition of employment is being employed or self-employed and aged 16 to 64.


The unemployment rate in Carmarthenshire is 3.6%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


Carmarthenshire Student Population


The student population of Carmarthenshire is 8,400. Students account for 27.6% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


87.9% of the people in Carmarthenshire have an NVQ1 qualification. 79.0% have an NVQ2 qualification. 59.0% have an NVQ3 qualification. 35.3% have an NVQ4 qualification.


8.3% of the people in Carmarthenshire have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


Carmarthenshire Economy


There are 8,200 businesses in Carmarthenshire. 91.7% are micro businesses. 7.2% are small businesses. 0.9% are medium businesses. 0.2% are large businesses.


The biggest industry employers in Carmarthenshire are human health and social work activities businesses.


Carmarthenshire Salary


The average salary in Carmarthenshire is £30,852 per year. Males earn 10.2% more.


Salaries in Carmarthenshire are 7.59% less than the national average of £33,384.


Carmarthenshire Property


The average property price in Carmarthenshire is £189,311. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in Carmarthenshire: £292,798 for detached houses. £189,726 for semi-detached houses. £154,633 for terrace houses. £120,087 for flats.