County Profile · Census 2022
County Cork — Area Data & Demographics
Ireland's second city and largest county by area. Cork balances a vibrant urban core with rural communities, tech industry employment (Apple, Amazon), and relatively affordable housing compared to Dublin.
Key statistics — County Cork
Employment Rate
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County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
56.2%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
79.3%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
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County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment
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County avg · Census 2022
Median Age
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County avg · Census 2022
Top electoral divisions by employment — Cork
The electoral divisions within County Cork with the highest employment rates, from Census 2022.
| Electoral Division | Employment Rate |
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Explore Cork on the map
See every electoral division in Cork — 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 Cork · Electoral Division averages
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