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Clarke County had unemployment rate of 3.3% in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Clarke County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 153 people out of the 9,736 living in Clarke County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Clarke County has increased compared to the 2.1% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 4,466 people who had a job during that time, 25 were employed in the Armed Forces and 4,441 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Clarke County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1533.3%
Employed4,46696.7%
Employed in civilian labor force4,44196.1%
Employed in armed forces250.5%

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