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2021 has 13.7% of Jasper County residents unemployed

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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

Jasper County recorded an unemployment rate of 13.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,929 people out of the 33,369 living in Jasper County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Jasper County has increased compared to the 10% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 12,194 people who had a job during that time, 61 were employed in the Armed Forces and 12,133 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Jasper County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,92913.7%
Employed12,19486.3%
Employed in civilian labor force12,13385.9%
Employed in armed forces610.4%

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

City of Browndell• City of Jasper, TX• Sam Rayburn• Evadale• Buna• City of Kirbyville

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