Meath
Census 2006
In 2006 the Census recorded 5,188 lone parent households in Meath; 83% were lone mothers, with 17% lone fathers.
One parent families made up 10% of all households in Meath.
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
Meath County Council
In 2005 there were 286 one parent families on the housing list in Co. Meath.
Lone parents made up 46% of the total households on the waiting list.
Kells Town Council
In 2005 there were 21 one parent families on the housing list in Kells.
Lone parents made up 43% of the total households on the waiting list.
Navan Town Council
In 2005 there were 27 one parent families on the housing list in Navan.
Lone parents made up 32% of the total households on the waiting list.
Trim Town Council
In 2005 there were 3 one parent families on the housing list in Trim.
Lone parents made up 21% of the total households on the waiting list.
Meath Total
In 2005 there were 337 one parent families on the housing list in Meath.
Lone parents made up 44% of the total households on the waiting list.
Statistical Information on Social Welfare Services 2005
There were 1,925 recipients of the One-Parent Family Payment in Meath in 2005.
This page was updated on 29th June, 2007