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6.7% of citizens unemployed in Wexford County in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Communications Ditas M. Katague | United States Census Bureau

Wexford County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,017 people out of the 33,552 living in Wexford County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Wexford County has increased compared to the 6.1% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 14,173 people who had a job during that time, 27 were employed in the Armed Forces and 14,146 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Wexford County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,0176.7%
Employed14,17393.3%
Employed in civilian labor force14,14693.1%
Employed in armed forces270.2%

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