County Profile · Census 2022
County Carlow — Census 2022 Data, Demographics & Area Guide
Ireland's second smallest county, offering Dublin commuter access at a fraction of the capital's housing costs. Carlow town has a growing tech and education sector, with IT Carlow (South East Technological University).
Key statistics — County Carlow
Employment Rate
56.6
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
51.8%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
78.5%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
8.5
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment
43.4%
County avg · Census 2022
Population
61968
County avg · Census 2022
Top electoral divisions by employment — Carlow
The electoral divisions within County Carlow with the highest employment rates, from Census 2022.
| Electoral Division | Employment Rate |
|---|---|
| 1. AGHA | 64.9% |
| 2. RATHANNA | 63.4% |
| 3. KINEAGH | 62.9% |
| 4. BURTON HALL | 61.5% |
| 5. CLOGRENAN | 61.2% |
| 6. COONOGUE | 61.1% |
Explore Carlow on the map
See every electoral division in Carlow — hover to inspect Census 2022 figures. Ask the AI analyst about any area for a plain-language explanation of what the data means.
Ireland area guides
→ Where to live in Ireland
→ Housing crisis by area
→ Deprivation map
→ Population growth
→ Cheapest areas to buy
Explore neighbouring counties
← Compare all areas of Ireland
Data: CSO Census 2022 · County Carlow · Electoral Division averages
· cso.ie/census