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2021 has 6.1% of Wayne County residents unemployed

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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

Wayne County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 473 people out of the 19,743 living in Wayne County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Wayne County has increased compared to the 5.7% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Wayne County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.3%.

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

Employment Status in Wayne County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed4736.1%
Employed7,31993.9%
Employed in civilian labor force7,31993.9%
Employed in armed forces00%

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