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Lerwick, United Kingdom
Full City Profile
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
6,760
Population
5,541/sq mi density
45°F
Avg Temperature
7°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$59,089 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$245,422 home value, $1,477/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
6,760
Population Density
5,541
per square mile
Land Area
1.2
square miles (3.2 km²)
Median Age
40.6 yrs
4% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| Other | 100% |
City vs. U.S. Average
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90% US: 78.5% |
| Other Languages | 10% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
90%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
14.4%
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 6,760 |
| Population Density | 5,541 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.5% |
| Female | 50.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
Language
| English Only | 90.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 14.4% |