County Profile · Census 2022
County Waterford — Census 2022 Data, Demographics & Area Guide
Ireland's oldest city, with a manufacturing and pharma employment base. Waterford offers city amenities at comparatively low housing costs.
Key statistics — County Waterford
Employment Rate
53.77%
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
40.99%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
64.61%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
15.93%
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment rate
9.17%
County avg · Census 2022
Population
127363
County avg · Census 2022
See the full Waterford Census 2022 profile →
Top electoral divisions by employment — Waterford
The electoral divisions within County Waterford with the highest employment rates, from Census 2022.
| Electoral Division | Employment Rate |
|---|---|
| 1. BALLYDURN | 65.6% |
| 2. TINNASAGGART | 63.5% |
| 3. GLEN | 63% |
| 4. KILBARRY | 62.4% |
| 5. COUMARAGLIN | 61.2% |
| 6. BALLYDUFF | 61.1% |
Explore Waterford on the map
See every electoral division in Waterford — 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 Waterford · Electoral Division averages
· cso.ie/census
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of County Waterford?
The population of County Waterford was 127,363 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 Waterford?
The employment rate in County Waterford was 53.77% 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 Waterford.
What is the home ownership rate in County Waterford?
64.61% of households in County Waterford 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.