County Profile · Census 2022

County Roscommon — Area Data & Demographics

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
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
51.5%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
82.5%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment
County avg · Census 2022
Median Age
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 DivisionEmployment Rate
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Data: CSO Census 2022 · County Roscommon · Electoral Division averages · cso.ie/census