County Profile · Census 2022
County Laois — Area Data & Demographics
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
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County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
51.2%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
83.1%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
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County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment
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County avg · Census 2022
Median Age
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County avg · Census 2022
Top electoral divisions by employment — Laois
The electoral divisions within County Laois with the highest employment rates, from Census 2022.
| Electoral Division | Employment Rate |
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Data: CSO Census 2022 · County Laois · Electoral Division averages
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