What is the population of County Mayo?

The population of County Mayo was 137,970 in Census 2022. IrelandInsights maps population at electoral division level — hover any area on the map to see its exact figure.

What is the home ownership rate in County Mayo?

80.6% of households in County Mayo are owner-occupied, according to Census 2022. The national average is approximately 66%. High ownership rates are typical in rural and commuter counties; Dublin city has lower rates due to rental market pressure.

County Profile · Census 2022

County Mayo — Census 2022 Data, Demographics & Area Guide

A large, sparsely populated western county undergoing demographic change. Mayo offers very affordable housing, dramatic landscape, and improving broadband connectivity making it attractive for remote workers.

Key statistics — County Mayo

Employment Rate

51.6

County avg · Census 2022

Third Level Edu.

48.2%

County avg · Census 2022

Home Ownership

80.6%

County avg · Census 2022

Private Renting

8.6

County avg · Census 2022

Unemployment

48.4%

County avg · Census 2022

Population

137970

County avg · Census 2022

Top electoral divisions by employment — Mayo

The electoral divisions within County Mayo with the highest employment rates, from Census 2022.

Electoral Division	Employment Rate
1. OWENNADORNAUN/BUNDORRAGHA	64.9%
2. BURREN	62.8%
3. CROSSBOYNE	61.3%
4. SLIEVEMAHANAGH	61.2%
5. CARAUN	59.9%
6. CASTLEBAR RURAL	59.8%

Explore Mayo on the map

See every electoral division in Mayo — hover to inspect Census 2022 figures. Ask the AI analyst about any area for a plain-language explanation of what the data means.

Census map — Mayo Housing costs — Mayo Education — Mayo

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Data: CSO Census 2022 · County Mayo · Electoral Division averages · cso.ie/census