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2021 has 4.6% of Wayne County residents unemployed

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Wayne County recorded an unemployment rate of 4.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,466 people out of the 66,588 living in Wayne County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Wayne County has increased compared to the 4.5% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Wayne County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 4.7%.

Of the 30,313 people who had a job during that time, 21 were employed in the Armed Forces and 30,292 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Wayne County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,4664.6%
Employed30,31395.4%
Employed in civilian labor force30,29295.3%
Employed in armed forces210.1%

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