Equality Scheme: 2020-2024

Population

In mid 2019 Torridge's resident population was 68,267 (the 2011 census had a population of 63,839, showing a 6.9% increase over the past 8 years).

Gender

51.1% of residents are female; 48.9% are male. There is gender pay imbalance - in 2019 the average female weekly earnings by workplace are £422; for males £493.

Race

In the 2011 Census 97.1% of the Torridge population are White British and 1.6% are White Other. 0.7% are Mixed Race; 0.4% are Asian; 0.1% are black; and 0.1% are Ethnic Other. 

Disability

In 2016, 2,480 people (6.5% of those aged 16-64) are claiming ESA and incapacity benefits. 370 (1% of those aged 16-64) are registered as disabled.

Ageing Population

Between 2016 and 2041 the population of Torridge is expected to shift dramatically towards the oldest groups, with the residents aged 65 or over increasing by 52% (with the greatest increase in the 85 or over group (+123%).

Working Age Group

By 2041 the number of 19-64 year olds is forecast to increase by only 0.3%.

Young People

It is estimated that the numbers of 10-19 year olds in Torridge is increasing. Between 2016 and 2041 the number of young people aged 0-15 is forecast to increase by 10%.

Age Profile

In 2019 it is estimated that 16% of the Torridge population are aged 0-15; 27% are aged 16-44; 29% are aged 45-64; and 28% are aged 65 or over.