What is the population of County Wicklow?

The population of County Wicklow was 155,851 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 Wicklow?

76.8% of households in County Wicklow 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 Wicklow — Census 2022 Data, Demographics & Area Guide

Known as the "Garden of Ireland" — Wicklow combines scenic quality with Dublin commuter access. High home ownership, strong education levels, and relatively affluent demographics.

Key statistics — County Wicklow

Employment Rate

56.5

County avg · Census 2022

Third Level Edu.

55.8%

County avg · Census 2022

Home Ownership

76.8%

County avg · Census 2022

Private Renting

10.1

County avg · Census 2022

Unemployment

43.5%

County avg · Census 2022

Population

155851

County avg · Census 2022

Top electoral divisions by employment — Wicklow

The electoral divisions within County Wicklow with the highest employment rates, from Census 2022.

Electoral Division	Employment Rate
1. IMAEL NORTH	67%
2. HARTSTOWN	65.9%
3. BALLINGLEN	64.6%
4. KILCOOLE	63.4%
5. IMAEL SOUTH	62.9%
6. KILPIPE	62.6%

Explore Wicklow on the map

See every electoral division in Wicklow — 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 Wicklow · Electoral Division averages · cso.ie/census