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Thursday, November 7, 2024

4.4% of citizens unemployed in Union County in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Union County recorded an unemployment rate of 4.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 713 people out of the 39,262 living in Union County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Union County has increased compared to the 3.9% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Union County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.3%.

Everyone who had a job at the time belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Union County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed7134.4%
Employed15,57295.6%
Employed in civilian labor force15,57295.6%
Employed in armed forces00%

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