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Tuesday, February 25, 2025

6.8% of citizens unemployed in Murray County in 2021

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USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

Murray County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.8% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,272 people out of the 39,853 living in Murray County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Murray County has increased compared to the 6.5% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Murray County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 5.5%.

Of the 17,526 people who had a job during that time, 18 were employed in the Armed Forces and 17,508 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Murray County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,2726.8%
Employed17,52693.2%
Employed in civilian labor force17,50893.1%
Employed in armed forces180.1%