Overview
CSO Census 2022 · Small Area Population Statistics
Population
2,307
Census 2022
Owner occupied
47.7%
National: 65.9%
Crime rate per 1,000
nan
National avg: 54.1
Tubbercurry has a population of 2,307 according to Census 2022. Compared to national averages, it stands out for a lower-than-average Irish citizenship rate (77.9% vs 84.2% nationally); a lower-than-average White Irish ethnicity share (66.8% vs 76.6% nationally).
Age Profile
CSO Census 2022 · Table 1 population by age
Age distribution
Tubbercurry vs national average (%)
Tubbercurry
National
What the age data tells us: Tubbercurry has a notably young population, with 22.8% 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
22.8%
National: 19.7%
65 and over
15.0%
National: 15.1%
Male / Female
47.3% / 52.7%
National: 49.4% / 50.6%
Economic Status
CSO Census 2022 · Table 8 principal economic status (aged 15+)
Economic status
Tubbercurry vs National (%)
Tubbercurry
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: Tubbercurry has a third-level rate of 31.8%, close to the national average of 39.24%.
Crime & Safety
CSO Recorded Crime Statistics · Garda subdistrict level · 2024
Crime rate per 1,000
nan
National avg: 54.1
vs national average
Near the national average
2024 recorded crime
3-year avg rate
nan
Per 1,000 · 2022–2024
Crime & safety: The Tobercurry Garda subdistrict records a crime rate of nan per 1,000, broadly in line with the national average of 54.06.
Crime rate is based on recorded incidents in the Tobercurry Garda subdistrict (population 3,669), which covers Tubbercurry and surrounding areas. Data: CSO Recorded Crime Statistics.
Commuting
CSO Census 2022 · Table 11 departure times & travel mode
Departure time for work / school
Tubbercurry vs National (%)
Tubbercurry
National
How people travel to work
Tubbercurry vs National (%)
Tubbercurry
National
vs national average
Work from home
Public transport
Car / van
Nationality & Ethnicity
CSO Census 2022 · Table 2 nationality and ethnicity
Citizenship / nationality
Tubbercurry vs National (%)
Tubbercurry
National
Ethnicity
Tubbercurry vs National (%)
Tubbercurry
National
vs national average
Irish citizen
White Irish ethnicity
Religion
CSO Census 2022 · Table 4 religion
Religion
Tubbercurry vs National (%)
Tubbercurry
National
vs national average
Catholic
No religion
Irish Language
CSO Census 2022 · Table 3 Irish speakers aged 3 and over
Can speak Irish
31.9%
National: 39.83%
Speak Irish daily outside school
0.4%
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
47.7%
National: 65.9%
Private renting
27.6%
National: 18.0%
Social housing
18.8%
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
75.9%
National: 82.9%
Fair health
12.1%
National: 8.6%
Bad or very bad health
2.0%
National: 1.7%
Smokers
15.4%
National: 17.03%
Self-reported health
Tubbercurry vs National (%)
Tubbercurry
National
Health: 75.9% of residents report good or very good health, below the national average of 82.89%. Areas with older populations or higher deprivation tend to report lower health scores.