Overview
CSO Census 2022 · Small Area Population Statistics
Population
235
Census 2022
Owner occupied
49.1%
National: 65.9%
Crime rate per 1,000
12.1
National avg: 54.1
Easky has a population of 235 according to Census 2022. Compared to national averages, it stands out for a lower-than-average third-level education rate (27.1% vs 39.2% nationally); a lower-than-average share of under-14s (12.3% vs 19.7% nationally); a higher-than-average share of over-65s (24.3% vs 15.1% nationally).
Age Profile
CSO Census 2022 · Table 1 population by age
Age distribution
Easky vs national average (%)
Easky
National
What the age data tells us: Easky has fewer children than the national average (12.3% vs 19.66% aged 0–14) and a higher share of older residents (24.3% aged 65+, vs 15.08% nationally). This is typical of established areas where younger families face difficulty entering the housing market.
Under 14
12.3%
National: 19.7%
65 and over
24.3%
National: 15.1%
Male / Female
44.3% / 55.7%
National: 49.4% / 50.6%
Economic Status
CSO Census 2022 · Table 8 principal economic status (aged 15+)
Economic status
Easky vs National (%)
Easky
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: Third-level attainment in Easky (27.1%) is below the national average of 39.24%. This reflects a different occupational mix — a larger share of skilled trades, services and manual employment.
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 Easky, 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 Easky and surrounding areas. Data: CSO Recorded Crime Statistics.
Commuting
CSO Census 2022 · Table 11 departure times & travel mode
Departure time for work / school
Easky vs National (%)
Easky
National
How people travel to work
Easky vs National (%)
Easky
National
vs national average
Work from home
Public transport
Car / van
Nationality & Ethnicity
CSO Census 2022 · Table 2 nationality and ethnicity
Citizenship / nationality
Easky vs National (%)
Easky
National
Ethnicity
Easky vs National (%)
Easky
National
vs national average
Irish citizen
White Irish ethnicity
Religion
CSO Census 2022 · Table 4 religion
Religion
Easky vs National (%)
Easky
National
vs national average
Catholic
No religion
Irish Language
CSO Census 2022 · Table 3 Irish speakers aged 3 and over
Can speak Irish
32.9%
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
49.1%
National: 65.9%
Private renting
12.9%
National: 18.0%
Social housing
36.2%
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
82.6%
National: 82.9%
Fair health
11.9%
National: 8.6%
Bad or very bad health
4.7%
National: 1.7%
Smokers
14.9%
National: 17.03%
Self-reported health
Easky vs National (%)
Easky
National
Health: 4.7% of residents report bad or very bad health, slightly above the national average of 1.74%.