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8.2% of Jackson County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Jackson County recorded an unemployment rate of 8.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 416 people out of the 11,626 living in Jackson County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Jackson County has increased compared to the 7.6% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Jackson County was greater 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 Jackson County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed4168.2%
Employed4,62991.8%
Employed in civilian labor force4,62991.8%
Employed in armed forces00%

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