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Carlow

Census 2006

In 2006 the Census recorded 2,077 lone parent households in Carlow; 85% were lone mothers, with 15% lone fathers.
One parent families made up 12% of all households in Carlow.

The Census does not provide a figure for the number of one parent families in the county, but nationally, Census data shows that over 10% of all one parent families live in multi-family households, for example, they live with their own parents.. more information

2005 Assessment of Housing Need

Carlow County Council
In 2005 there were 96 one parent families on the housing list in Co. Carlow.
Lone parents made up 35% of the total households on the waiting list.

Carlow Town Council
In 2005 there were 157 one parent families on the housing list in Carlow Town.
Lone parents made up 41% of the total households on the waiting list.

Carlow Total
In 2005 there were 253 one parent families on the housing list in Carlow.
Lone parents made up 38% of the total households on the waiting list.

Statistical Information on Social Welfare Services 2005

There were 1,192 recipients of the One-Parent Family Payment in Carlow in 2005.

This page was updated on 29th June, 2007



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