County Profile · Census 2022
County Longford — Census 2022 Data, Demographics & Area Guide
One of Ireland's smaller midland counties with a diverse population and very affordable housing. Longford town is the main centre, with road and rail links to Dublin.
Key statistics — County Longford
Employment Rate
53.2%
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
34.16%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
60.75%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
17.32%
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment rate
10.73%
County avg · Census 2022
Population
46751
County avg · Census 2022
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Top electoral divisions by employment — Longford
The electoral divisions within County Longford with the highest employment rates, from Census 2022.
| Electoral Division | Employment Rate |
|---|---|
| 1. FORGNEY | 64.6% |
| 2. DOORY | 61% |
| 3. GRANARD RURAL | 60.6% |
| 4. MOATFARRELL | 60.2% |
| 5. GELSHAGH | 60% |
| 6. ARDAGH WEST | 59.8% |
Explore Longford on the map
See every electoral division in Longford — 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 Longford · Electoral Division averages
· cso.ie/census
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of County Longford?
The population of County Longford was 46,751 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 Longford?
The employment rate in County Longford was 53.2% 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 Longford.
What is the home ownership rate in County Longford?
60.75% of households in County Longford 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.