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2.6% of citizens unemployed in Monroe County 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

Monroe County recorded an unemployment rate of 2.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 580 people out of the 46,091 living in Monroe County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Monroe County has increased compared to the 2.2% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Monroe County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 3.5%.

Of the 22,136 people who had a job during that time, 423 were employed in the Armed Forces and 21,713 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Monroe County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed5802.6%
Employed22,13697.4%
Employed in civilian labor force21,71395.6%
Employed in armed forces4231.9%

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