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2021 has 6.7% of Presque Isle County residents unemployed

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USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

USCB Chief Administrative Officer Laura K. Furgione | United States Census Bureau

Presque Isle County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 331 people out of the 12,976 living in Presque Isle County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Presque Isle County has increased compared to the 6.4% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Presque Isle County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.2%.

Of the 4,609 people who had a job during that time, 2 were employed in the Armed Forces and 4,607 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Presque Isle County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed3316.7%
Employed4,60993.3%
Employed in civilian labor force4,60793.3%
Employed in armed forces20%