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5.6% of citizens unemployed in Pottawatomie County in 2021

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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

Pottawatomie County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,806 people out of the 72,331 living in Pottawatomie County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Pottawatomie County has decreased compared to the 6.3% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Pottawatomie County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5%.

Of the 30,447 people who had a job during that time, 49 were employed in the Armed Forces and 30,398 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Pottawatomie County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,8065.6%
Employed30,44794.4%
Employed in civilian labor force30,39894.2%
Employed in armed forces490.2%

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