County Profile · Census 2022
County Laois — Census 2022 Data, Demographics & Area Guide
A commuter county in the midlands, within easy reach of Dublin via the M7. Portlaoise has grown rapidly as a result. Strong home ownership rates and affordable housing compared to the greater Dublin area.
Key statistics — County Laois
Employment Rate
55.88%
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
39.34%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
71.07%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
12.87%
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment rate
8.9%
County avg · Census 2022
Population
91877
County avg · Census 2022
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Top electoral divisions by employment — Laois
The electoral divisions within County Laois with the highest employment rates, from Census 2022.
| Electoral Division | Employment Rate |
|---|---|
| 1. KILDELLIG | 68.2% |
| 2. LACKA | 67.6% |
| 3. CAHER | 67.4% |
| 4. CARDTOWN | 65.9% |
| 5. TIMAHOE | 65.6% |
| 6. CLONDARRIG | 65% |
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See every electoral division in Laois — 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 Laois · Electoral Division averages
· cso.ie/census
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of County Laois?
The population of County Laois was 91,877 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 Laois?
The employment rate in County Laois was 55.88% 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 Laois.
What is the home ownership rate in County Laois?
71.07% of households in County Laois 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.