County Profile · Census 2022
County Kilkenny — Census 2022 Data, Demographics & Area Guide
A heritage city county with strong tourism, food, and craft industries. Kilkenny city is consistently ranked among Ireland's most liveable smaller cities, with good services and high quality of life.
Key statistics — County Kilkenny
Employment Rate
55.61%
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
43.84%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
71.57%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
12.67%
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment rate
7.98%
County avg · Census 2022
Population
104160
County avg · Census 2022
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Top electoral divisions by employment — Kilkenny
The electoral divisions within County Kilkenny with the highest employment rates, from Census 2022.
| Electoral Division | Employment Rate |
|---|---|
| 1. LISDOWNEY | 69.5% |
| 2. KILKEASY | 66.4% |
| 3. MUCKALEE | 66.2% |
| 4. CASTLEGANNON | 66.1% |
| 5. CASTLEBANNY | 65.3% |
| 6. BALLINAMARA | 65.2% |
Explore Kilkenny on the map
See every electoral division in Kilkenny — 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 Kilkenny · Electoral Division averages
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of County Kilkenny?
The population of County Kilkenny was 104,160 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 Kilkenny?
The employment rate in County Kilkenny was 55.61% 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 Kilkenny.
What is the home ownership rate in County Kilkenny?
71.57% of households in County Kilkenny 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.