Overview
CSO Census 2022 · Small Area Population Statistics
Population
285
Census 2022
Owner occupied
78.1%
National: 65.9%
Crime rate per 1,000
24.8
National avg: 54.1
Ballygawley has a population of 285 according to Census 2022. Compared to national averages, it stands out for a higher-than-average third-level education rate (47.4% vs 39.2% nationally); a higher-than-average Catholic proportion (83.5% vs 68.8% nationally); a higher-than-average White Irish ethnicity share (87.3% vs 76.6% nationally).
Age Profile
CSO Census 2022 · Table 1 population by age
Age distribution
Ballygawley vs national average (%)
Ballygawley
National
Age profile: Ballygawley's age distribution closely reflects the national average, with 21.1% aged 0–14 and 15.1% aged 65 and over.
Under 14
21.1%
National: 19.7%
65 and over
15.1%
National: 15.1%
Male / Female
44.6% / 55.4%
National: 49.4% / 50.6%
Economic Status
CSO Census 2022 · Table 8 principal economic status (aged 15+)
Economic status
Ballygawley vs National (%)
Ballygawley
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: Ballygawley has a third-level rate of 47.4%, close to the national average of 39.24%.
Crime & Safety
CSO Recorded Crime Statistics · Garda subdistrict level · 2024
Crime rate per 1,000
24.8
National avg: 54.1
vs national average
54% below national average
2024 recorded crime
3-year avg rate
22.9
Per 1,000 · 2022–2024
Lower than average crime: The Collooney Garda subdistrict, which covers Ballygawley, records a crime rate of 24.8 per 1,000 — 54% below the national average of 54.06.
Crime rate is based on recorded incidents in the Collooney Garda subdistrict (population 7,210), which covers Ballygawley and surrounding areas. Data: CSO Recorded Crime Statistics.
Commuting
CSO Census 2022 · Table 11 departure times & travel mode
Departure time for work / school
Ballygawley vs National (%)
Ballygawley
National
How people travel to work
Ballygawley vs National (%)
Ballygawley
National
vs national average
Work from home
Public transport
Car / van
Nationality & Ethnicity
CSO Census 2022 · Table 2 nationality and ethnicity
Citizenship / nationality
Ballygawley vs National (%)
Ballygawley
National
Ethnicity
Ballygawley vs National (%)
Ballygawley
National
vs national average
Irish citizen
White Irish ethnicity
Religion
CSO Census 2022 · Table 4 religion
Religion
Ballygawley vs National (%)
Ballygawley
National
vs national average
Catholic
No religion
Irish Language
CSO Census 2022 · Table 3 Irish speakers aged 3 and over
Can speak Irish
47.5%
National: 39.83%
Speak Irish daily outside school
3.3%
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
78.1%
National: 65.9%
Private renting
18.1%
National: 18.0%
Social housing
—%
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
92.3%
National: 82.9%
Fair health
4.2%
National: 8.6%
Bad or very bad health
2.5%
National: 1.7%
Smokers
6.0%
National: 17.03%
Self-reported health
Ballygawley vs National (%)
Ballygawley
National
Health: 92.3% of residents in Ballygawley report good or very good health, above the national average of 82.89%.