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2021 has 9.1% of Washington County residents unemployed

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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

Washington County recorded an unemployment rate of 9.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 401 people out of the 11,183 living in Washington County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Washington County has increased compared to the 7.2% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Washington County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.2%.

Of the 3,995 people who had a job during that time, 31 were employed in the Armed Forces and 3,964 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Washington County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed4019.1%
Employed3,99590.9%
Employed in civilian labor force3,96490.2%
Employed in armed forces310.7%

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