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5.6% of citizens unemployed in Erath County 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

Erath County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,168 people out of the 42,288 living in Erath County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Erath County has increased compared to the 5% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 19,864 people who had a job during that time, 27 were employed in the Armed Forces and 19,837 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Erath County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,1685.6%
Employed19,86494.4%
Employed in civilian labor force19,83794.3%
Employed in armed forces270.1%

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