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6.2% of citizens unemployed in Monongalia County 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

Monongalia County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 3,574 people out of the 105,695 living in Monongalia County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Monongalia County has decreased compared to the 6.6% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 54,178 people who had a job during that time, 169 were employed in the Armed Forces and 54,009 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Monongalia County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed3,5746.2%
Employed54,17893.8%
Employed in civilian labor force54,00993.5%
Employed in armed forces1690.3%

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