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Monday, November 18, 2024

Covington County had unemployment rate of 7% in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Covington County recorded an unemployment rate of 7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,145 people out of the 37,490 living in Covington County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Covington County has decreased compared to the 7.7% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Covington County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.4%.

Of the 15,139 people who had a job during that time, 28 were employed in the Armed Forces and 15,111 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Covington County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,1457%
Employed15,13993%
Employed in civilian labor force15,11192.8%
Employed in armed forces280.2%

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