County Profile · Census 2022
County Roscommon — Census 2022 Data, Demographics & Area Guide
A rural midlands county with a low population density and very affordable housing. Roscommon town and Boyle are the main centres. Strong agricultural tradition and improving connectivity to Galway and Dublin.
Key statistics — County Roscommon
Employment Rate
53.6
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
51.5%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
82.5%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
8.2
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment
46.4%
County avg · Census 2022
Population
70259
County avg · Census 2022
Top electoral divisions by employment — Roscommon
The electoral divisions within County Roscommon with the highest employment rates, from Census 2022.
| Electoral Division | Employment Rate |
|---|---|
| 1. CARNAGH | 64% |
| 2. CREGGA | 63.2% |
| 3. KILBRIDE SOUTH | 62.8% |
| 4. RUSHFIELD | 62.5% |
| 5. ATHLONE WEST RURAL | 61.8% |
| 6. KILCAR | 61.6% |
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See every electoral division in Roscommon — 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 Roscommon · Electoral Division averages
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