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7.2% of citizens unemployed in Fayette County in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Fayette County recorded an unemployment rate of 7.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 4,247 people out of the 129,443 living in Fayette County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Fayette County has decreased compared to the 7.3% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Fayette County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.5%.

Of the 54,494 people who had a job during that time, 24 were employed in the Armed Forces and 54,470 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Fayette County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed4,2477.2%
Employed54,49492.8%
Employed in civilian labor force54,47092.7%
Employed in armed forces240%

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