Waterford
Census 2006
In 2006 the Census recorded 2,387 lone parent households in Waterford City; 88% were lone mothers, with 12% lone fathers.
There were 2,384 lone parent households in Waterford County; 83% were lone mothers, with 17% lone fathers.
There were a total of 4,771 lone parent households in Waterford; 85% were lone mothers, with 15% lone fathers.
One parent families made up 12% of all households in Waterford.
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
Waterford County Council
In 2005 there were 67 one parent families on the housing list in Co. Waterford.
Lone parents made up 31% of the total households on the waiting list.
Waterford City Council
In 2005 there were 256 one parent families on the housing list in Waterford City.
Lone parents made up 21% of the total households on the waiting list.
Dungarvan Town Council
In 2005 there were 49 one parent families on the housing list in Dungarvan.
Lone parents made up 25% of the total households on the waiting list.
Waterford Total
In 2005 there were 372 one parent families on the housing list in Waterford.
Lone parents made up 23% of the total households on the waiting list.
Statistical Information on Social Welfare Services 2005
There were 2,582 recipients of the One-Parent Family Payment in Waterford in 2005.
This page was updated on 29th June, 2007