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10% of citizens unemployed in Barbour County in 2021

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USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Information Officer Luis J. Cano | United States Census Bureau

Barbour County recorded an unemployment rate of 10% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 640 people out of the 15,600 living in Barbour County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Barbour County has increased compared to the 8.4% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Barbour County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.4%.

Everyone who had a job at the time belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Barbour County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed64010%
Employed5,77790%
Employed in civilian labor force5,77790%
Employed in armed forces00%

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