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6.7% of citizens unemployed in Clarke County in 2021

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Clarke County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 459 people out of the 15,678 living in Clarke County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Clarke County has increased compared to the 6.3% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Clarke County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.8%.

Of the 6,345 people who had a job during that time, 46 were employed in the Armed Forces and 6,299 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Clarke County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed4596.7%
Employed6,34593.3%
Employed in civilian labor force6,29992.6%
Employed in armed forces460.7%

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