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
57.3
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
49.2%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
78.8%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
10.3
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment
42.7%
County avg · Census 2022
Population
65288
County avg · Census 2022
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% |
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Data: CSO Census 2022 · County Monaghan · Electoral Division averages
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