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Friday, November 15, 2024

6.9% of citizens unemployed in Greene 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

Greene County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.9% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 600 people out of the 20,524 living in Greene County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Greene County has increased compared to the 5.6% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Greene County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.2%.

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

Employment Status in Greene County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed6006.9%
Employed8,11893.1%
Employed in civilian labor force8,11893.1%
Employed in armed forces00%