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4.5% of Houston County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Houston County recorded an unemployment rate of 4.5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 343 people out of the 22,288 living in Houston County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Houston County has increased compared to the 3% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Houston County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.3%.

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

Employment Status in Houston County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed3434.5%
Employed7,35095.5%
Employed in civilian labor force7,35095.5%
Employed in armed forces00%

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