County Profile · Census 2022
County Clare — Census 2022 Data, Demographics & Area Guide
A west coast county anchored by Ennis, with a strong tourism economy (Cliffs of Moher, Burren) and growing Shannon Airport employment zone. Affordable housing and high natural amenity.
Key statistics — County Clare
Employment Rate
54.54%
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
43.77%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
71.87%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
13.9%
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment rate
8.13%
County avg · Census 2022
Population
127938
County avg · Census 2022
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Top electoral divisions by employment — Clare
The electoral divisions within County Clare with the highest employment rates, from Census 2022.
| Electoral Division | Employment Rate |
|---|---|
| 1. TOBERBREEDA | 67.9% |
| 2. CRUSHEEN | 65.7% |
| 3. RATHBORNEY | 65.3% |
| 4. QUIN | 64.1% |
| 5. CASTLECRINE | 63.8% |
| 6. MUCKANAGH | 62.8% |
Explore Clare on the map
See every electoral division in Clare — 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 Clare · Electoral Division averages
· cso.ie/census
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of County Clare?
The population of County Clare was 127,938 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 Clare?
The employment rate in County Clare was 54.54% 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 Clare.
What is the home ownership rate in County Clare?
71.87% of households in County Clare 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.