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Monday, November 18, 2024

9.8% of Escambia County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Escambia County recorded an unemployment rate of 9.8% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,402 people out of the 36,879 living in Escambia County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Escambia County has decreased compared to the 10.1% registered in 2020.

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

Everyone who had a job at the time belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Escambia County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,4029.8%
Employed12,96290.2%
Employed in civilian labor force12,96290.2%
Employed in armed forces00%

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