County Profile · Census 2022
County Westmeath — Census 2022 Data, Demographics & Area Guide
A midlands county anchored by Athlone — one of Ireland's fastest-growing inland towns. Athlone's central location (equidistant from Dublin, Galway, and Limerick) makes it an increasingly popular choice.
Key statistics — County Westmeath
Employment Rate
56.5
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
52.8%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
81.2%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
8.7
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment
43.5%
County avg · Census 2022
Population
96221
County avg · Census 2022
Top electoral divisions by employment — Westmeath
The electoral divisions within County Westmeath with the highest employment rates, from Census 2022.
| Electoral Division | Employment Rate |
|---|---|
| 1. GAYBROOK | 67.4% |
| 2. KILLINURE | 64.1% |
| 3. DRUMRANEY | 63.4% |
| 4. UMMA | 63.4% |
| 5. CLOGHAN | 63.3% |
| 6. KILPATRICK | 63% |
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Data: CSO Census 2022 · County Westmeath · Electoral Division averages
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