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 home ownership rate in County Cavan?

79.4% of households in County Cavan are owner-occupied, according to Census 2022. The national average is approximately 66%. High ownership rates are typical in rural and commuter counties; Dublin city has lower rates due to rental market pressure.

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

County avg · Census 2022

Third Level Edu.

51%

County avg · Census 2022

Home Ownership

79.4%

County avg · Census 2022

Private Renting

9.3

County avg · Census 2022

Unemployment

45%

County avg · Census 2022

Population

81704

County avg · Census 2022

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