Overview
CSO Census 2022 · Small Area Population Statistics
Population
1,711
Census 2022
Owner occupied
55.6%
National: 65.9%
Crime rate per 1,000
15.8
National avg: 54.1
Ballymote has a population of 1,711 according to Census 2022. Compared to national averages, it stands out for a lower-than-average third-level education rate (30.8% vs 39.2% nationally).
Age Profile
CSO Census 2022 · Table 1 population by age
Age distribution
Ballymote vs national average (%)
Ballymote
National
What the age data tells us: Ballymote has a notably young population, with 22.2% 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
22.2%
National: 19.7%
65 and over
18.2%
National: 15.1%
Male / Female
48.3% / 51.7%
National: 49.4% / 50.6%
Economic Status
CSO Census 2022 · Table 8 principal economic status (aged 15+)
Economic status
Ballymote vs National (%)
Ballymote
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: Ballymote has a third-level rate of 30.8%, close to the national average of 39.24%.
Crime & Safety
CSO Recorded Crime Statistics · Garda subdistrict level · 2024
Crime rate per 1,000
15.8
National avg: 54.1
vs national average
71% below national average
2024 recorded crime
3-year avg rate
13.7
Per 1,000 · 2022–2024
Lower than average crime: The Ballymote Garda subdistrict, which covers Ballymote, records a crime rate of 15.8 per 1,000 — 71% below the national average of 54.06.
Crime rate is based on recorded incidents in the Ballymote Garda subdistrict (population 8,236), which covers Ballymote and surrounding areas. Data: CSO Recorded Crime Statistics.
Commuting
CSO Census 2022 · Table 11 departure times & travel mode
Departure time for work / school
Ballymote vs National (%)
Ballymote
National
How people travel to work
Ballymote vs National (%)
Ballymote
National
vs national average
Work from home
Public transport
Car / van
Nationality & Ethnicity
CSO Census 2022 · Table 2 nationality and ethnicity
Citizenship / nationality
Ballymote vs National (%)
Ballymote
National
Ethnicity
Ballymote vs National (%)
Ballymote
National
vs national average
Irish citizen
White Irish ethnicity
Religion
CSO Census 2022 · Table 4 religion
Religion
Ballymote vs National (%)
Ballymote
National
vs national average
Catholic
No religion
Irish Language
CSO Census 2022 · Table 3 Irish speakers aged 3 and over
Can speak Irish
34.3%
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
55.6%
National: 65.9%
Private renting
20.7%
National: 18.0%
Social housing
17.8%
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
79.8%
National: 82.9%
Fair health
11.2%
National: 8.6%
Bad or very bad health
2.1%
National: 1.7%
Smokers
17.4%
National: 17.03%
Self-reported health
Ballymote vs National (%)
Ballymote
National
Health: 79.8% of residents in Ballymote report good or very good health, broadly in line with the national average of 82.89%.