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Wapello County had unemployment rate of 5% in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Wapello County recorded an unemployment rate of 5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 865 people out of the 35,343 living in Wapello County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Wapello County has decreased compared to the 5.1% registered in 2020.

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

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed8655%
Employed16,31695%
Employed in civilian labor force16,31695%
Employed in armed forces00%

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