County Profile · Census 2022
County Kildare — Census 2022 Data, Demographics & Area Guide
A prosperous commuter county west of Dublin with one of the highest employment rates in the country. Horse industry, manufacturing, and Dublin commuter belt employment.
Key statistics — County Kildare
Employment Rate
59.07%
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
48.7%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
71.35%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
14.95%
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment rate
7.27%
County avg · Census 2022
Population
247774
County avg · Census 2022
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Top electoral divisions by employment — Kildare
The electoral divisions within County Kildare with the highest employment rates, from Census 2022.
| Electoral Division | Employment Rate |
|---|---|
| 1. NAAS RURAL | 67.8% |
| 2. KILLASHEE | 67% |
| 3. KILCOCK | 65.2% |
| 4. NEWTOWN | 63.9% |
| 5. QUINSBOROUGH | 63.8% |
| 6. CLANE | 63.8% |
Explore Kildare on the map
See every electoral division in Kildare — 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 Kildare · Electoral Division averages
· cso.ie/census
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of County Kildare?
The population of County Kildare was 247,774 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 Kildare?
The employment rate in County Kildare was 59.07% 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 Kildare.
What is the home ownership rate in County Kildare?
71.35% of households in County Kildare 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.