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
53.96%
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
39.3%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
64.77%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
16.16%
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment rate
9.46%
County avg · Census 2022
Population
61968
County avg · Census 2022
See the full Carlow Census 2022 profile →
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.
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Data: CSO Census 2022 · County Carlow · Electoral Division averages
· cso.ie/census
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of County Carlow?
The population of County Carlow was 61,968 in Census 2022. IrelandInsights maps population at electoral division level — hover any area on the map to see its exact figure.
What is the employment rate in County Carlow?
The employment rate in County Carlow was 53.96% in Census 2022, measuring the share of people aged 15 and over who are at work. The national employment rate was 56.09%. IrelandInsights maps employment rates for every electoral division in Carlow.
What is the home ownership rate in County Carlow?
64.77% of households in County Carlow are owner-occupied, according to Census 2022. The national owner-occupancy rate was 65.93%. High ownership rates are typical in rural and commuter counties; Dublin city has lower rates due to rental market pressure.