County Profile · Census 2022
County Kerry — Census 2022 Data, Demographics & Area Guide
Ireland's most scenic county, with a tourism-dominated economy along the Wild Atlantic Way. Lower employment rates than the national average, but high quality of life and very affordable housing outside the main towns.
Key statistics — County Kerry
Employment Rate
52.89%
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
41.28%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
69.89%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
14.4%
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment rate
9.02%
County avg · Census 2022
Population
156458
County avg · Census 2022
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Top electoral divisions by employment — Kerry
The electoral divisions within County Kerry with the highest employment rates, from Census 2022.
| Electoral Division | Employment Rate |
|---|---|
| 1. HEADFORT | 64.9% |
| 2. KNOCKNAHOE | 64.1% |
| 3. COOLIES | 64.1% |
| 4. BREWSTERFIELD | 63.7% |
| 5. RATHMORE | 62% |
| 6. KINARD | 61.9% |
Explore Kerry on the map
See every electoral division in Kerry — 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 Kerry · Electoral Division averages
· cso.ie/census
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of County Kerry?
The population of County Kerry was 156,458 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 Kerry?
The employment rate in County Kerry was 52.89% 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 Kerry.
What is the home ownership rate in County Kerry?
69.89% of households in County Kerry 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.