Demographics
Regional Population:
South-East Region: 526,861
40 mile radius: 434,205
Source: Census 2006
Kilkenny Population:
- Kilkenny City population: 26,501
- Kilkenny County population: 87,558
- Population in Kilkenny increased by 9% (2002-2006)
- 30% of the population is aged between 25-44 yrs.
- 20% of the Kilkenny workforce is at Employer/Own account worker level
Source: Census 2006
Changing trends:
More people are moving to Kilkenny, especially re-locating from Dublin, for improved quality of life, great hospitality, a wealth of arts and cultural activities, a clean environment and excellent educational facilities.
Re-Locators:
A burgeoning population segment in Kilkenny is the "Re-Locators", people in their early-twenties to mid-forties, who telework from home using the internet or have started their own business. While several large multinationals are located here, Kilkenny is also a hub for small entrepreneurs, employing 3-4 people. A recent survey of residential property found that over 50% of sales in one area was to re-locators, either returning to Kilkenny or choosing to move here from Dublin/Kildare.
