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2021 has 5.4% of Hamilton County residents unemployed

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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

Hamilton County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 192 people out of the 8,021 living in Hamilton County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Hamilton County has increased compared to the 3.5% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Hamilton County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.2%.

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

Employment Status in Hamilton County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1925.4%
Employed3,33994.6%
Employed in civilian labor force3,33994.6%
Employed in armed forces00%

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