Categories in Bray
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bray
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 118 | 45 years |
| Shopping | 98 | 34 years |
| Corporate management | 72 | 28 years |
| Electronics stores | 51 | 30 years |
| Beauty salons | 45 | — |
| Other accommodation | 45 | — |
| Education | 44 | 36 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 43 | — |
| Health and medical | 39 | — |
Bray Facts
| Area | 10.8 km² |
| Population | 37,020 |
| Male Population | 17,950 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 19,070 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +25.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +15.8% |
| Median Age | 36.1 years (Male: 35, Female: 37.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $105,952 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Bray, Ballymorris, Oldcourt, Ravenswell, Newcourt |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Irish Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 53.20278, -6.09833 |
| Postal Codes | A98 |
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Bray Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,477 | 32,012 | 31,972 | 32,223 | 37,020 | 39,168 | 41,233 |
| Population Density | 2,742 / km² | 2,977.9 / km² | 2,974.1 / km² | 2,997.5 / km² | 3,443.7 / km² | 3,643.5 / km² | 3,835.6 / km² |
Bray Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 15.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bray | +25.6% | +15.6% | +15.8% |
| Republic of Ireland | — | — | — |
Bray Median Age
Median Age: 36.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bray | 36.1 yrs | 37.2 yrs | 35 yrs |
| Republic of Ireland | 34.8 yrs | 35.2 yrs | 34.4 yrs |
Bray Population Density
Population Density: 3,444 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bray | 37,020 | 10.8 km² | 3,444 / km² |
| Republic of Ireland | 4.6 million | 70,286.7 km² | 65.9 / km² |
Bray Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Bray
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Bray
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Bray
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Bray
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Bray Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $27,392 | $31,929 | $55,913 | $55,244 | $40,554 | $55,242 | $85,145 | $105,952 |
| Total GDP | $1.6B | $1.9B | $3.4B | $3.4B | $2.5B | $3.5B | $5.8B | $7.4B |
Bray CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bray | 375,252 tn | 10.14 tn | 34,907.1 tons/km² |
| Republic of Ireland | 44,326,890 tn | 9.57 tn | 630.7 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 375,252 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.14 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 34,907.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/29/13 | 3:16 AM | 3.8 | 99.1 km | 10,000 m | 15km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/05 | 3:30 AM | 3.2 | 38 km | 10,000 m | Irish Sea | usgs.gov |
Bray
Bray (Irish: Bré, meaning "hill", formerly Brí Chualann) is a town in north County Wicklow, Ireland. It is a busy urban centre and seaside resort, with a population of 31,872 making it the ninth largest urban area in Ireland at the 2011 census. It is..
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