Sligo
Census 2006
In 2006 the Census recorded 2,283 lone parent households in Sligo; 85% were lone mothers, with 15% lone fathers.
One parent families made up 11% of all households in Sligo.
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
Sligo County Council
In 2005 there were 126 one parent families on the housing list in Co. Sligo.
Lone parents made up 31% of the total households on the waiting list.
Sligo Borough Council
In 2005 there were 126 one parent families on the housing list in Sligo Borough.
Lone parents made up 30% of the total households on the waiting list.
Sligo Total
In 2005 there were 252 one parent families on the housing list in Sligo.
Lone parents made up 31% of the total households on the waiting list.
Statistical Information on Social Welfare Services 2005
There were 879 recipients of the One-Parent Family Payment in Sligo in 2005.
This page was updated on 29th June, 2007