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4.7% of Perry County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Perry County recorded an unemployment rate of 4.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 390 people out of the 21,158 living in Perry County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Perry County has decreased compared to the 5.7% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Perry County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.2%.

Of the 7,934 people who had a job during that time, 2 were employed in the Armed Forces and 7,932 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Perry County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed3904.7%
Employed7,93495.3%
Employed in civilian labor force7,93295.3%
Employed in armed forces20%

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