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
55.04%
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
41.74%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
67.61%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
18%
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment rate
9.48%
County avg · Census 2022
Population
96221
County avg · Census 2022
See the full Westmeath Census 2022 profile →
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% |
Explore Westmeath on the map
See every electoral division in Westmeath — 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 Westmeath · Electoral Division averages
· cso.ie/census
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of County Westmeath?
The population of County Westmeath was 96,221 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 Westmeath?
The employment rate in County Westmeath was 55.04% 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 Westmeath.
What is the home ownership rate in County Westmeath?
67.61% of households in County Westmeath 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.