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3.9% of Wayne County residents considered unemployed 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

Wayne County recorded an unemployment rate of 3.9% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 286 people out of the 16,250 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 3.7% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 7,033 people who had a job during that time, 21 were employed in the Armed Forces and 7,012 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Wayne County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed2863.9%
Employed7,03396.1%
Employed in civilian labor force7,01295.8%
Employed in armed forces210.3%

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