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2021 has 12.1% of Kemper County residents unemployed

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USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

Kemper County recorded an unemployment rate of 12.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 488 people out of the 9,211 living in Kemper County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Kemper County has decreased compared to the 15.4% registered in 2020.

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

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

Employment Status in Kemper County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed48812.1%
Employed3,53087.9%
Employed in civilian labor force3,53087.9%
Employed in armed forces00%

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