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Monroe County had unemployment rate of 3.2% in 2021

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USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Financial Officer James T. Christy | United States Census Bureau

Monroe County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 121 people out of the 7,589 living in Monroe County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Monroe County has decreased compared to the 4.9% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Monroe County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 3.9%.

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

Employment Status in Monroe County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1213.2%
Employed3,66796.8%
Employed in civilian labor force3,66796.8%
Employed in armed forces00%

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