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5.2% of citizens unemployed in Anderson 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

Anderson County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,805 people out of the 76,683 living in Anderson County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Anderson County has decreased compared to the 5.5% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Anderson County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.3%.

Of the 32,850 people who had a job during that time, 77 were employed in the Armed Forces and 32,773 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Anderson County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,8055.2%
Employed32,85094.8%
Employed in civilian labor force32,77394.6%
Employed in armed forces770.2%

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