Authority → Doncaster

Doncaster Population

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

Last update: October 01, 2024

308,700

Population

9.4%

Unqualified

4.5%

Unemployment

£29,604

Salary

£161,893

Property

Quick answer: Doncaster is a local authority in England. The population of Doncaster is 308,700. The population per square mile of Doncaster is 18,375. The average salary in Doncaster is £29,604 per year. The average property price in Doncaster is £161,893.


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Doncaster Demographics


The population of Doncaster is 308,700. The population per square mile of Doncaster is 18,375. The population has decreased by 4,100 in the past year. The population has increased by 17,900 since 1981.


There are more females in Doncaster. They account for 50.4% of the population.


Doncaster Employment


70.3% of the people in Doncaster 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 Doncaster is 4.5%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


Doncaster Student Population


The student population of Doncaster is 12,500. Students account for 25.7% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


83.5% of the people in Doncaster have an NVQ1 qualification. 73.6% have an NVQ2 qualification. 52.4% have an NVQ3 qualification. 27.2% have an NVQ4 qualification.


9.4% of the people in Doncaster have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


Doncaster Economy


There are 9,870 businesses in Doncaster. 90.1% are micro businesses. 7.9% are small businesses. 1.6% are medium businesses. 0.5% are large businesses.


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


Doncaster Salary


The average salary in Doncaster is £29,604 per year. Males earn 18.2% more.


Salaries in Doncaster are 11.32% less than the national average of £33,384.


Doncaster Property


The average property price in Doncaster is £161,893. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in Doncaster: £260,525 for detached houses. £162,609 for semi-detached houses. £129,337 for terrace houses. £95,102 for flats.