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 home ownership rate in County Wexford?

78% of households in County Wexford 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 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

54.4

County avg · Census 2022

Third Level Edu.

49.9%

County avg · Census 2022

Home Ownership

78%

County avg · Census 2022

Private Renting

9.6

County avg · Census 2022

Unemployment

45.6%

County avg · Census 2022

Population

163919

County avg · Census 2022

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