County Profile · Census 2022
County Cavan — Census 2022 Data, Demographics & Area Guide
A border county in the Ulster midlands with a strong manufacturing and food processing employment base. Virginia and Cavan town are key centres. Very affordable housing and good road links to Dublin.
Key statistics — County Cavan
Employment Rate
55.28%
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
37.75%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
69.22%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
16.03%
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment rate
9.25%
County avg · Census 2022
Population
81704
County avg · Census 2022
See the full Cavan Census 2022 profile →
Top electoral divisions by employment — Cavan
The electoral divisions within County Cavan with the highest employment rates, from Census 2022.
| Electoral Division | Employment Rate |
|---|---|
| 1. TULLYVIN WEST | 64% |
| 2. SHERCOCK | 62.9% |
| 3. ENNISKEEN | 62% |
| 4. CLONERVY | 61.3% |
| 5. LARAH NORTH | 60.5% |
| 6. CROSSBANE | 60.4% |
Explore Cavan on the map
See every electoral division in Cavan — 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 Cavan · Electoral Division averages
· cso.ie/census
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of County Cavan?
The population of County Cavan was 81,704 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 Cavan?
The employment rate in County Cavan was 55.28% 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 Cavan.
What is the home ownership rate in County Cavan?
69.22% of households in County Cavan 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.