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15.8% of Logan County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Logan County recorded an unemployment rate of 15.8% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,697 people out of the 32,786 living in Logan County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Logan County has increased compared to the 14.1% registered in 2020.

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

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

Employment Status in Logan County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,69715.8%
Employed9,04184.2%
Employed in civilian labor force9,04184.2%
Employed in armed forces00%

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