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5.4% of Somerset County residents considered unemployed in 2021

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USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Scientist and Associate Director for Research and Methodology Dr. Sallie A. Keller | United States Census Bureau

Somerset County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,875 people out of the 74,331 living in Somerset County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Somerset County has increased compared to the 4.8% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 32,914 people who had a job during that time, 13 were employed in the Armed Forces and 32,901 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Somerset County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,8755.4%
Employed32,91494.6%
Employed in civilian labor force32,90194.6%
Employed in armed forces130%

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