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10.2% of Clay 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

Clay County recorded an unemployment rate of 10.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 626 people out of the 20,484 living in Clay County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Clay County has increased compared to the 9.5% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Clay 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 Clay County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed62610.2%
Employed5,48689.8%
Employed in civilian labor force5,48689.8%
Employed in armed forces00%

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