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Leslie County had unemployment rate of 7.4% 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

Leslie County recorded an unemployment rate of 7.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 278 people out of the 10,622 living in Leslie County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Leslie County has increased compared to the 5.7% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Leslie 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 Leslie County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed2787.4%
Employed3,46092.6%
Employed in civilian labor force3,46092.6%
Employed in armed forces00%

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