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7.5% of Edmonson County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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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

Edmonson County recorded an unemployment rate of 7.5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 362 people out of the 12,165 living in Edmonson County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Edmonson County has decreased compared to the 8.6% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 4,480 people who had a job during that time, 3 were employed in the Armed Forces and 4,477 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Edmonson County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed3627.5%
Employed4,48092.5%
Employed in civilian labor force4,47792.5%
Employed in armed forces30.1%

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