Overview
CSO Census 2022 · Small Area Population Statistics
Population
4,058
Census 2022
Owner occupied
77.5%
National: 65.9%
Crime rate per 1,000
81.2
National avg: 54.1
Riverstown has a population of 4,058 according to Census 2022. Compared to national averages, it stands out for a lower-than-average share of over-65s (9.0% vs 15.1% nationally); a higher-than-average White Irish ethnicity share (85.4% vs 76.6% nationally).
Age Profile
CSO Census 2022 · Table 1 population by age
Age distribution
Riverstown vs national average (%)
Riverstown
National
Age profile: Riverstown's age distribution closely reflects the national average, with 21.4% aged 0–14 and 9.0% aged 65 and over.
Under 14
21.4%
National: 19.7%
65 and over
9.0%
National: 15.1%
Male / Female
49.2% / 50.8%
National: 49.4% / 50.6%
Economic Status
CSO Census 2022 · Table 8 principal economic status (aged 15+)
Economic status
Riverstown vs National (%)
Riverstown
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: Riverstown has a third-level rate of 47.0%, close to the national average of 39.24%.
Crime & Safety
CSO Recorded Crime Statistics · Garda subdistrict level · 2024
Crime rate per 1,000
81.2
National avg: 54.1
vs national average
50% above national average
2024 recorded crime
3-year avg rate
67.9
Per 1,000 · 2022–2024
Higher than average crime: The Riverstown Garda subdistrict records a crime rate of 81.2 per 1,000 — 50% 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 Riverstown Garda subdistrict (population 1,453), which covers Riverstown and surrounding areas. Data: CSO Recorded Crime Statistics.
Commuting
CSO Census 2022 · Table 11 departure times & travel mode
Departure time for work / school
Riverstown vs National (%)
Riverstown
National
How people travel to work
Riverstown vs National (%)
Riverstown
National
vs national average
Work from home
Public transport
Car / van
Nationality & Ethnicity
CSO Census 2022 · Table 2 nationality and ethnicity
Citizenship / nationality
Riverstown vs National (%)
Riverstown
National
Ethnicity
Riverstown vs National (%)
Riverstown
National
vs national average
Irish citizen
White Irish ethnicity
Religion
CSO Census 2022 · Table 4 religion
Religion
Riverstown vs National (%)
Riverstown
National
vs national average
Catholic
No religion
Irish Language
CSO Census 2022 · Table 3 Irish speakers aged 3 and over
Can speak Irish
47.7%
National: 39.83%
Speak Irish daily outside school
1.3%
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
77.5%
National: 65.9%
Private renting
15.1%
National: 18.0%
Social housing
4.2%
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
89.4%
National: 82.9%
Fair health
6.9%
National: 8.6%
Bad or very bad health
1.3%
National: 1.7%
Smokers
11.7%
National: 17.03%
Self-reported health
Riverstown vs National (%)
Riverstown
National
Health: 89.4% of residents in Riverstown report good or very good health, above the national average of 82.89%.