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Monroe County had unemployment rate of 11.4% 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

Monroe County recorded an unemployment rate of 11.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 595 people out of the 12,492 living in Monroe County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Monroe County has increased compared to the 10% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Monroe 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 Monroe County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed59511.4%
Employed4,60688.6%
Employed in civilian labor force4,60688.6%
Employed in armed forces00%

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