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2021 has 10.3% of Monroe County residents unemployed

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USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Decennial Census Programs Delborah M.Tempowski | United States Census Bureau

Monroe County recorded an unemployment rate of 10.3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 290 people out of the 6,903 living in Monroe County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Monroe County has increased compared to the 6.2% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Monroe 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 Monroe County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed29010.3%
Employed2,52489.7%
Employed in civilian labor force2,52489.7%
Employed in armed forces00%

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