Overview
CSO Census 2022 · Small Area Population Statistics
Population
1,291
Census 2022
Owner occupied
58.9%
National: 65.9%
Crime rate per 1,000
12.1
National avg: 54.1
Enniscrone has a population of 1,291 according to Census 2022. Compared to national averages, it stands out for a higher-than-average share of over-65s (26.8% vs 15.1% nationally); a higher-than-average Catholic proportion (82.7% vs 68.8% nationally); a higher-than-average Irish citizenship rate (90.5% vs 84.2% nationally).
Age Profile
CSO Census 2022 · Table 1 population by age
Age distribution
Enniscrone vs national average (%)
Enniscrone
National
What the age data tells us: Enniscrone has fewer children than the national average (17.4% vs 19.66% aged 0–14) and a higher share of older residents (26.8% aged 65+, vs 15.08% nationally). This is typical of established areas where younger families face difficulty entering the housing market.
Under 14
17.4%
National: 19.7%
65 and over
26.8%
National: 15.1%
Male / Female
46.8% / 53.2%
National: 49.4% / 50.6%
Economic Status
CSO Census 2022 · Table 8 principal economic status (aged 15+)
Economic status
Enniscrone vs National (%)
Enniscrone
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: Enniscrone has a third-level rate of 37.5%, close to the national average of 39.24%.
Crime & Safety
CSO Recorded Crime Statistics · Garda subdistrict level · 2024
Crime rate per 1,000
12.1
National avg: 54.1
vs national average
78% below national average
2024 recorded crime
3-year avg rate
13.6
Per 1,000 · 2022–2024
Lower than average crime: The Enniscrone Garda subdistrict, which covers Enniscrone, records a crime rate of 12.1 per 1,000 — 78% below the national average of 54.06.
Crime rate is based on recorded incidents in the Enniscrone Garda subdistrict (population 5,776), which covers Enniscrone and surrounding areas. Data: CSO Recorded Crime Statistics.
Commuting
CSO Census 2022 · Table 11 departure times & travel mode
Departure time for work / school
Enniscrone vs National (%)
Enniscrone
National
How people travel to work
Enniscrone vs National (%)
Enniscrone
National
vs national average
Work from home
Public transport
Car / van
Nationality & Ethnicity
CSO Census 2022 · Table 2 nationality and ethnicity
Citizenship / nationality
Enniscrone vs National (%)
Enniscrone
National
Ethnicity
Enniscrone vs National (%)
Enniscrone
National
vs national average
Irish citizen
White Irish ethnicity
Religion
CSO Census 2022 · Table 4 religion
Religion
Enniscrone vs National (%)
Enniscrone
National
vs national average
Catholic
No religion
Irish Language
CSO Census 2022 · Table 3 Irish speakers aged 3 and over
Can speak Irish
33.6%
National: 39.83%
Speak Irish daily outside school
0.9%
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
58.9%
National: 65.9%
Private renting
23.1%
National: 18.0%
Social housing
13.3%
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
81.8%
National: 82.9%
Fair health
12.9%
National: 8.6%
Bad or very bad health
2.2%
National: 1.7%
Smokers
14.1%
National: 17.03%
Self-reported health
Enniscrone vs National (%)
Enniscrone
National
Health: 81.8% of residents in Enniscrone report good or very good health, broadly in line with the national average of 82.89%.