Mid Devon: population and statistics
Mid Devon has a population of 85,593 (2025) across 912.9 km², or 93.8 people per km². It ranks 332 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +8.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 85,593 residents
- 912.9 km²
- 94 people/km²
Mid Devon in numbers
Population of Mid Devon over time
Mid Devon had 79,167 residents in 2015 and 85,593 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 82,130 |
| 2021 | 83,171 |
| 2022 | 83,864 |
| 2023 | 84,405 |
| 2024 | 85,102 |
| 2025 | 85,593 |
All indicators for Mid Devon
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Mid Devon | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.3% | 23.2% | 20.4% | ranked 71 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.8% | 16.2% | 17.4% | ranked 225 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mid Devon | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 38,910 dwellings | 2,721,250 | 27,429,300 | ranked 291 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 31.0% | 31.7% | 31.6% | ranked 166 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 23.0% | 20.6% | 18.1% | ranked 67 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 35,631 households | 143,797 | 61,440 | ranked 291 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 89.8% | 80.6% | 84.7% | ranked 62 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 9.5% | 18.6% | 14.8% | ranked 256 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 68.7% | 66.9% | 67.3% | ranked 126 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 18.6% | 19.7% | 17.6% | ranked 129 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 12.6% | 13.3% | 14.3% | ranked 230 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £281,450 | £307,411 | £272,474 | ranked 172 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 0.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | ranked 258 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mid Devon | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.2% | ranked 13 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 52.0% | 67.1% | 76.7% | ranked 301 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 9.6% | 10.3% | 7.8% | ranked 92 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 15.9% | 7.0% | 0.9% | ranked 22 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mid Devon | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,060 sites | 278,765 | 3,232,440 | ranked 256 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 59.1 per 1,000 | 47.2 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 43 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,600 businesses | 237,935 | 2,786,975 | ranked 237 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £36,994 | £37,598 | £38,490 | ranked 226 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Mid Devon | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 86.2% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 9 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% | ranked 288 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Mid Devon | South West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 13.1% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 252 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 27 local authorities in South West, Mid Devon ranks 24 by population.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: 86.2% in Mid Devon, compared with an average of 79.1% in South West and 75.6% across the UK.
Households without central heating: 2.6% in Mid Devon, compared with an average of 1.7% in South West and 1.5% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 26.2% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: higher than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Households without central heating”: higher than in 96% of local authorities.
- “Dwellings (Council Tax stock)”: lower than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 127,860 football pitches.
- 3.0 times less dense than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Exeter, 20.4 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Exeter (137,894 residents), 20 km away.
Business sectors: Mid Devon
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing26.2% ×5.9
- Construction13.0% ×1.0
- Wholesale and retail trade13.0% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical9.1% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services5.8% ×0.7
- Manufacturing5.7% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.7
- Health and social work3.5% ×0.6
Where is Mid Devon?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mid Devon?
Mid Devon has 85,593 residents (2025), ranking 332 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Mid Devon?
Mid Devon covers 912.9 km², with a density of 94 people per km².
Is the population of Mid Devon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mid Devon went from 79,167 to 85,593, a change of +8.1%.
Where is Mid Devon?
Mid Devon is in South West (region). Latitude 50.900, longitude −3.490.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: what is the figure for Mid Devon?
In Mid Devon, “Employment rate, aged 16-64” stands at 86.2% (2025-2026), ranking 9 of 347 local authorities; the UK median is 76.3%.
Households without central heating: what is the figure for Mid Devon?
In Mid Devon, “Households without central heating” stands at 2.6% (2021), ranking 13 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 1.2%.
Which local authorities border Mid Devon?
The nearest to Mid Devon are Exeter (20 km), East Devon (30 km), Teignbridge (37 km), North Devon (45 km), Somerset (47 km).