County Profile · Census 2022
County Monaghan — Census 2022 Data, Demographics & Area Guide
A small border county with a strong agri-food industry. Monaghan town and Carrickmacross are the main centres. Housing is very affordable and the county has one of the higher rural employment rates.
Key statistics — County Monaghan
Employment Rate
56.07%
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
36.58%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
70.64%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
14.96%
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment rate
8.15%
County avg · Census 2022
Population
65288
County avg · Census 2022
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Top electoral divisions by employment — Monaghan
The electoral divisions within County Monaghan with the highest employment rates, from Census 2022.
| Electoral Division | Employment Rate |
|---|---|
| 1. St. TIERNEY | 65.1% |
| 2. DRUMMULLY | 63.6% |
| 3. FIGULLAR | 63.4% |
| 4. GLASLOUGH | 63% |
| 5. ANKETELL GROVE | 62.6% |
| 6. BRAGAN | 62.6% |
Explore Monaghan on the map
See every electoral division in Monaghan — 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 Monaghan · Electoral Division averages
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of County Monaghan?
The population of County Monaghan was 65,288 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 Monaghan?
The employment rate in County Monaghan was 56.07% 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 Monaghan.
What is the home ownership rate in County Monaghan?
70.64% of households in County Monaghan 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.