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 home ownership rate in County Waterford?

64.3% of households in County Waterford are owner-occupied, according to Census 2022. The national average is approximately 66%. High ownership rates are typical in rural and commuter counties; Dublin city has lower rates due to rental market pressure.

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

52.8%

County avg · Census 2022

Third Level Edu.

48.7%

County avg · Census 2022

Home Ownership

64.3%

County avg · Census 2022

Private Renting

16.5%

County avg · Census 2022

Unemployment

5.8%

County avg · Census 2022

Population

127363

County avg · Census 2022

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