County Profile · Census 2022
County Sligo — Census 2022 Data, Demographics & Area Guide
A northwest county with a vibrant arts and surfing culture anchored by Sligo town. IT Sligo (Atlantic Technological University) provides an educated workforce. Housing is affordable relative to national averages.
Key statistics — County Sligo
Employment Rate
53.43%
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
44.5%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
67.05%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
16.52%
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment rate
8.43%
County avg · Census 2022
Population
70198
County avg · Census 2022
See the full Sligo Census 2022 profile →
Top electoral divisions by employment — Sligo
The electoral divisions within County Sligo with the highest employment rates, from Census 2022.
| Electoral Division | Employment Rate |
|---|---|
| 1. COOLANEY | 64.2% |
| 2. BALLINTOGHER EAST | 62.4% |
| 3. BALLYNAKILL | 62.2% |
| 4. COLLOONEY | 62.1% |
| 5. DRUMFIN | 61.4% |
| 6. SHANCOUGH | 61.3% |
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See every electoral division in Sligo — 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 Sligo · Electoral Division averages
· cso.ie/census
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of County Sligo?
The population of County Sligo was 70,198 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 Sligo?
The employment rate in County Sligo was 53.43% 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 Sligo.
What is the home ownership rate in County Sligo?
67.05% of households in County Sligo 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.