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5.9% of citizens unemployed in Bureau County in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Demographic Programs Dr. Victoria A. Velkoff | United States Census Bureau

Bureau County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.9% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,000 people out of the 33,338 living in Bureau County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Bureau County has increased compared to the 5% registered in 2020.

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

Of the 15,877 people who had a job during that time, 9 were employed in the Armed Forces and 15,868 belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Bureau County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,0005.9%
Employed15,87794.1%
Employed in civilian labor force15,86894%
Employed in armed forces90.1%

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