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Scott County had unemployment rate of 9.9% in 2021

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USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

Scott County recorded an unemployment rate of 9.9% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 889 people out of the 21,855 living in Scott County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Scott County has increased compared to the 8.2% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Scott 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 Scott County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed8899.9%
Employed8,08590.1%
Employed in civilian labor force8,08590.1%
Employed in armed forces00%

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