County Profile · Census 2022
County Galway — Census 2022 Data, Demographics & Area Guide
A cultural and economic hub on the west coast. Galway city is known for its student population, tech sector, and arts scene. The wider county spans dramatic Atlantic coastline and Gaeltacht regions.
Key statistics — County Galway
Employment Rate
55.7
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
53.5%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
81.6%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
8.4
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment
44.3%
County avg · Census 2022
Population
193323
County avg · Census 2022
Top electoral divisions by employment — Galway
The electoral divisions within County Galway with the highest employment rates, from Census 2022.
| Electoral Division | Employment Rate |
|---|---|
| 1. KILTHOMAS | 70.5% |
| 2. RYEHILL | 66.7% |
| 3. KILCONIERIN | 66.3% |
| 4. RAFORD | 66% |
| 5. CLARINBRIDGE | 65.9% |
| 6. CASTLETAYLOR | 65.4% |
Explore Galway on the map
See every electoral division in Galway — 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 Galway · Electoral Division averages
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