County Profile · Census 2022
County Limerick — Area Data & Demographics
A city undergoing significant regeneration, with a strong higher education sector (University of Limerick) and growing tech/pharma employment base. Housing remains among the more affordable of Ireland's cities.
Key statistics — County Limerick
Employment Rate
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County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
51.7%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
81.1%
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 — Limerick
The electoral divisions within County Limerick with the highest employment rates, from Census 2022.
| Electoral Division | Employment Rate |
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See every electoral division in Limerick — 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 Limerick · Electoral Division averages
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