% of all citizens
47.5%
44.9%
% Irish Citizens
47.3%
45.2%
% All Countries excluding Ireland
60.9%
53.9%
Cork City is home to just under 4% of Ireland’s Irish Travellers, with 5.6 per 1,000 population (6.5 average across Ireland).
This equates to 1,245 Irish Travellers living in Cork City out of a total 32,949 nationally.
Health and Disability
Most people, 81%, believe their general health is good or better, slightly lower than the 83% for the state as a whole. There
are 52,964 people (24% of the overall population) with some form of disability of whom almost 2 in 5 (39%) would suggest
this is to a greater extent. This means that 9% (20,465 people) of the total population of Cork City have a disability to a
greater extent. Those with a disability to a greater extent are most likely to have problems with:
1. Working at a job or business or attending school or college to a greater extent – 8,914
2. Participating in other activities, for example leisure or sport to a greater extent – 7,926
3. A difficulty with pain, breathing or any other chronic illness or condition to a greater extent – 7,055
15% of people smoke compared to 13% for Ireland.
6.2% of Cork City & County’s population are carers compared to 5.8% nationally. This is up from 4.3% a decade ago in the
2011 Census. Almost 3 in 10 (28.8%) carers in Cork City & County provide 43 or more hours unpaid help per week.
Housing and Connectivity
Just over half of households (56.3%) own their own home (with/without a mortgage). 38% of the 83,328 households live
in rented accommodation, significantly higher than the national average (28%). 24% rent from a private landlord (18%
Ireland) 7.4% have no internet connection (8.7% Ireland)
Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action
73% of households have no renewable energy source (Ireland 66%)
35% of people work from home (32% Ireland)
Average distance to work for Cork City residents aged 15+ is 12km compared to 16.8 for Ireland.
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