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7.3% of citizens unemployed in Fayette County 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

Fayette County recorded an unemployment rate of 7.3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,139 people out of the 41,056 living in Fayette County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Fayette County has remained fairly stable compared to the 7.3% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Fayette County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.4%.

Of the 14,489 people who had a job during that time, 20 were employed in the Armed Forces and 14,469 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Fayette County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,1397.3%
Employed14,48992.7%
Employed in civilian labor force14,46992.6%
Employed in armed forces200.1%

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