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10.6% of Decatur County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Office of Program, Performance and Stakeholder Integration | United States Census Bureau

Decatur County recorded an unemployment rate of 10.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 508 people out of the 11,460 living in Decatur County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Decatur County has increased compared to the 8% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 4,293 people who had a job during that time, 9 were employed in the Armed Forces and 4,284 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Decatur County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed50810.6%
Employed4,29389.4%
Employed in civilian labor force4,28489.2%
Employed in armed forces90.2%

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