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
57.1
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
55.2%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
82.3%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
7.3
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment
42.9%
County avg · Census 2022
Population
104160
County avg · Census 2022
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% |
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Data: CSO Census 2022 · County Kilkenny · Electoral Division averages
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