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14.3% of citizens unemployed in Lee County in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Lee County recorded an unemployment rate of 14.3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 425 people out of the 8,832 living in Lee County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Lee County has increased compared to the 13.8% registered in 2020.

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

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

Employment Status in Lee County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed42514.3%
Employed2,55785.7%
Employed in civilian labor force2,55785.7%
Employed in armed forces00%

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