County Profile · Census 2022
County Limerick — Census 2022 Data, Demographics & Area Guide
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
51.3%
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
46.1%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
63.9%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
15.6%
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment
6.1%
County avg · Census 2022
Population
209536
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 |
|---|---|
| 1. SHANNON A | 68.8% |
| 2. KILFINNY | 68.4% |
| 3. DARRAGH | 66.1% |
| 4. CLONKEEN | 65.2% |
| 5. BOOLA | 63.5% |
| 6. AUGHINISH | 62.8% |
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Data: CSO Census 2022 · County Limerick · Electoral Division averages
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