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Benzie County had unemployment rate of 5.2% in 2021

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USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

USCB Director Roberto L. Santos | United States Census Bureau

Benzie County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.2% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 437 people out of the 17,926 living in Benzie County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Benzie County has increased compared to the 4.9% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Benzie County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.2%.

Of the 7,973 people who had a job during that time, 24 were employed in the Armed Forces and 7,949 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Benzie County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed4375.2%
Employed7,97394.8%
Employed in civilian labor force7,94994.5%
Employed in armed forces240.3%

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