County Profile · Census 2022
County Westmeath — Area Data & Demographics
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
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County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
52.8%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
81.2%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
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County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment
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County avg · Census 2022
Median Age
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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 |
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Data: CSO Census 2022 · County Westmeath · Electoral Division averages
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