Quantcast

NW Georgia News

Friday, September 20, 2024

2021 has 6.6% of Whitfield County residents unemployed

Webp nickorsini300x375

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Economic Programs Nick Orsini | United States Census Bureau

Whitfield County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 3,272 people out of the 103,076 living in Whitfield County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Whitfield County has increased compared to the 6% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 46,496 people who had a job during that time, 7 were employed in the Armed Forces and 46,489 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Whitfield County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed3,2726.6%
Employed46,49693.4%
Employed in civilian labor force46,48993.4%
Employed in armed forces70%

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.
Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.
Donate