Offaly
Census 2006
In 2006 the Census recorded 2,629 lone parent households in Offaly; 84% were lone mothers, with 16% lone fathers.
One parent families made up 11% of all households in Offaly.
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
Offaly County Council
In 2005 there were 157 one parent families on the housing list in Co. Offaly.
Lone parents made up 49% of the total households on the waiting list.
Birr Town Council
In 2005 there were 30 one parent families on the housing list in Birr.
Lone parents made up 33% of the total households on the waiting list.
Tullamore Town Council
In 2005 there were 92 one parent families on the housing list in Tullamore.
Lone parents made up 37% of the total households on the waiting list.
Offaly Total
In 2005 there were 279 one parent families on the housing list in Offaly.
Lone parents made up 42% of the total households on the waiting list.
Statistical Information on Social Welfare Services 2005
There were 1,132 recipients of the One-Parent Family Payment in Offaly in 2005.
This page was updated on 29th June, 2007