County Profile · Census 2022

County Sligo — Area Data & Demographics

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
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
53%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
79.1%
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 — Sligo

The electoral divisions within County Sligo with the highest employment rates, from Census 2022.

Electoral DivisionEmployment Rate
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Data: CSO Census 2022 · County Sligo · Electoral Division averages · cso.ie/census