County Profile · Census 2022
County Wexford — Census 2022 Data, Demographics & Area Guide
A coastal county in the sunny southeast with a strong agricultural and tourism economy. Wexford offers comparatively affordable housing, a slower pace of life, and one of the country's most favourable climates.
Key statistics — County Wexford
Employment Rate
52.87%
County avg · Census 2022
Third Level Edu.
36.99%
County avg · Census 2022
Home Ownership
69.77%
County avg · Census 2022
Private Renting
14%
County avg · Census 2022
Unemployment rate
9.84%
County avg · Census 2022
Population
163919
County avg · Census 2022
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Top electoral divisions by employment — Wexford
The electoral divisions within County Wexford with the highest employment rates, from Census 2022.
| Electoral Division | Employment Rate |
|---|---|
| 1. KILBRIDE | 63.2% |
| 2. ROSSMINOGE | 62.9% |
| 3. AUGHWILLIAM | 61.2% |
| 4. OLD ROSS | 61% |
| 5. LIMERICK | 60.9% |
| 6. KILNAHUE | 60.4% |
Explore Wexford on the map
See every electoral division in Wexford — 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 Wexford · Electoral Division averages
· cso.ie/census
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of County Wexford?
The population of County Wexford was 163,919 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 Wexford?
The employment rate in County Wexford was 52.87% 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 Wexford.
What is the home ownership rate in County Wexford?
69.77% of households in County Wexford 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.