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 home ownership rate in County Clare?

78.5% of households in County Clare 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 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

54.6

County avg · Census 2022

Third Level Edu.

53.4%

County avg · Census 2022

Home Ownership

78.5%

County avg · Census 2022

Private Renting

9.3

County avg · Census 2022

Unemployment

45.4%

County avg · Census 2022

Population

127938

County avg · Census 2022

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