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6.3% of Union 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

Union County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 772 people out of the 26,255 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 5.4% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Union County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.6%.

Of the 11,420 people who had a job during that time, 33 were employed in the Armed Forces and 11,387 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Union County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed7726.3%
Employed11,42093.7%
Employed in civilian labor force11,38793.4%
Employed in armed forces330.3%

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

City of Union• City of LA Grande• City of Island• Town of Summerville• City of Cove• City of Imbler• City Of Elgin• City Of North Powder

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