Westmeath
Census 2006
In 2006 the Census recorded 3,086 lone parent households in Westmeath; 85% were lone mothers, with 15% lone fathers.
One parent families made up 11% of all households in Westmeath.
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
Westmeath County Council
In 2005 there were 186 one parent families on the housing list in Co. Westmeath.
Lone parents made up 46% of the total households on the waiting list.
Athlone Town Council
In 2005 there were 76 one parent families on the housing list in Athlone.
Lone parents made up 37% of the total households on the waiting list.
Westmeath Total
In 2005 there were 262 one parent families on the housing list in Westmeath.
Lone parents made up 43% of the total households on the waiting list.
Statistical Information on Social Welfare Services 2005
There were 1,473 recipients of the One-Parent Family Payment in Westmeath in 2005.
This page was updated on 29th June, 2007