Overview
CSO Census 2022 · Small Area Population Statistics
Population
1,982
Census 2022
Owner occupied
70.9%
National: 65.9%
Crime rate per 1,000
69.1
National avg: 54.1
Strandhill has a population of 1,982 according to Census 2022. Compared to national averages, it stands out for a higher-than-average third-level education rate (56.8% vs 39.2% nationally); a higher-than-average no-religion rate (22.8% vs 14.7% nationally); a higher-than-average White Irish ethnicity share (84.8% vs 76.6% nationally).
Age Profile
CSO Census 2022 · Table 1 population by age
Age distribution
Strandhill vs national average (%)
Strandhill
National
Age profile: Strandhill's age distribution closely reflects the national average, with 20.4% aged 0–14 and 14.4% aged 65 and over.
Under 14
20.4%
National: 19.7%
65 and over
14.4%
National: 15.1%
Male / Female
47.2% / 52.8%
National: 49.4% / 50.6%
Economic Status
CSO Census 2022 · Table 8 principal economic status (aged 15+)
Economic status
Strandhill vs National (%)
Strandhill
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
Notable: Strandhill has a significantly higher third-level qualification rate than the national average — 56.8% vs 39.24%. This points to a highly educated, knowledge-economy workforce.
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 Strandhill and surrounding areas. Data: CSO Recorded Crime Statistics.
Commuting
CSO Census 2022 · Table 11 departure times & travel mode
Departure time for work / school
Strandhill vs National (%)
Strandhill
National
How people travel to work
Strandhill vs National (%)
Strandhill
National
vs national average
Work from home
Public transport
Car / van
Nationality & Ethnicity
CSO Census 2022 · Table 2 nationality and ethnicity
Citizenship / nationality
Strandhill vs National (%)
Strandhill
National
Ethnicity
Strandhill vs National (%)
Strandhill
National
vs national average
Irish citizen
White Irish ethnicity
Religion
CSO Census 2022 · Table 4 religion
Religion
Strandhill vs National (%)
Strandhill
National
vs national average
Catholic
No religion
Irish Language
CSO Census 2022 · Table 3 Irish speakers aged 3 and over
Can speak Irish
42.2%
National: 39.83%
Speak Irish daily outside school
0.6%
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
70.9%
National: 65.9%
Private renting
17.5%
National: 18.0%
Social housing
5.5%
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
86.0%
National: 82.9%
Fair health
6.2%
National: 8.6%
Bad or very bad health
1.1%
National: 1.7%
Smokers
10.6%
National: 17.03%
Self-reported health
Strandhill vs National (%)
Strandhill
National
Health: 86.0% of residents in Strandhill report good or very good health, broadly in line with the national average of 82.89%.