Overview
CSO Census 2022 · Small Area Population Statistics
Population
351
Census 2022
Owner occupied
63.7%
National: 65.9%
Crime rate per 1,000
69.1
National avg: 54.1
Ballintogher has a population of 351 according to Census 2022. Compared to national averages, it stands out for a lower-than-average share of over-65s (8.8% vs 15.1% nationally); a higher-than-average Catholic proportion (84.9% vs 68.8% nationally); a higher-than-average White Irish ethnicity share (86.5% vs 76.6% nationally).
Age Profile
CSO Census 2022 · Table 1 population by age
Age distribution
Ballintogher vs national average (%)
Ballintogher
National
What the age data tells us: Ballintogher has a notably young population, with 23.6% aged 0–14 compared to 19.66% nationally. This suggests a high proportion of young families — often associated with newer housing developments and strong school provision.
Under 14
23.6%
National: 19.7%
65 and over
8.8%
National: 15.1%
Male / Female
53.3% / 46.7%
National: 49.4% / 50.6%
Economic Status
CSO Census 2022 · Table 8 principal economic status (aged 15+)
Economic status
Ballintogher vs National (%)
Ballintogher
National
vs national average
At work
Retired
Student
Looking after home/family
Third Level Education
CSO Census 2022 · Table 10 highest level of education completed
vs national average
Third level education
Education: Ballintogher has a third-level rate of 31.5%, close to the national average of 39.24%.
Crime & Safety
CSO Recorded Crime Statistics · Garda subdistrict level · 2024
Crime rate per 1,000
69.1
National avg: 54.1
vs national average
28% above national average
2024 recorded crime
3-year avg rate
64.5
Per 1,000 · 2022–2024
Higher than average crime: The Sligo Garda subdistrict records a crime rate of 69.1 per 1,000 — 28% above the national average of 54.06. This is typical of busy urban or commercial areas where higher footfall drives more recorded incidents.
Crime rate is based on recorded incidents in the Sligo Garda subdistrict (population 25,604), which covers Ballintogher and surrounding areas. Data: CSO Recorded Crime Statistics.
Commuting
CSO Census 2022 · Table 11 departure times & travel mode
Departure time for work / school
Ballintogher vs National (%)
Ballintogher
National
How people travel to work
Ballintogher vs National (%)
Ballintogher
National
vs national average
Work from home
Public transport
Car / van
Nationality & Ethnicity
CSO Census 2022 · Table 2 nationality and ethnicity
Citizenship / nationality
Ballintogher vs National (%)
Ballintogher
National
Ethnicity
Ballintogher vs National (%)
Ballintogher
National
vs national average
Irish citizen
White Irish ethnicity
Religion
CSO Census 2022 · Table 4 religion
Religion
Ballintogher vs National (%)
Ballintogher
National
vs national average
Catholic
No religion
Irish Language
CSO Census 2022 · Table 3 Irish speakers aged 3 and over
Can speak Irish
40.5%
National: 39.83%
Speak Irish daily outside school
—%
National: 4.11%
vs national average
Can speak Irish
Daily outside school
Housing & Tenure
CSO Census 2022 · Table 6 type of occupancy and accommodation
Owner occupied
63.7%
National: 65.9%
Private renting
12.9%
National: 18.0%
Social housing
18.5%
National: 10.0%
Ownership breakdown
Owned with mortgage
Owned outright
Dwelling type
House/Bungalow
Flat/Apartment
Cars per household
No car
Two or more cars
Health
CSO Census 2022 · Table 12 self-reported general health
Good or very good health
86.6%
National: 82.9%
Fair health
8.3%
National: 8.6%
Bad or very bad health
2.6%
National: 1.7%
Smokers
16.8%
National: 17.03%
Self-reported health
Ballintogher vs National (%)
Ballintogher
National
Health: 86.6% of residents in Ballintogher report good or very good health, broadly in line with the national average of 82.89%.