County Profile · Census 2022
County Offaly — Census 2022 Data, Demographics & Area Guide
A midlands county with Tullamore as its county town and a strong pharma and food industry employment base. Affordable housing, improving transport links, and proximity to Dublin and Galway.
Key statistics — County Offaly
Employment Rate
53.42%
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
36.96%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
71.56%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
13.09%
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment rate
9.39%
County avg · Census 2022
Population
83150
County avg · Census 2022
See the full Offaly Census 2022 profile →
Top electoral divisions by employment — Offaly
The electoral divisions within County Offaly with the highest employment rates, from Census 2022.
| Electoral Division | Employment Rate |
|---|---|
| 1. TULLAMORE RURAL | 64.7% |
| 2. BALLYCOMMON | 64.4% |
| 3. KILCOLMAN | 63.8% |
| 4. DOON | 63.2% |
| 5. GORTEEN | 62.5% |
| 6. SEIRKIERAN | 62.2% |
Explore Offaly on the map
See every electoral division in Offaly — 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 Offaly · Electoral Division averages
· cso.ie/census
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of County Offaly?
The population of County Offaly was 83,150 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 Offaly?
The employment rate in County Offaly was 53.42% 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 Offaly.
What is the home ownership rate in County Offaly?
71.56% of households in County Offaly 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.