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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

6.5% of citizens unemployed in Pike County in 2021

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USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

USCB Associate Director for Field Operations Timothy P. Olson | United States Census Bureau

Pike County recorded an unemployment rate of 6.5% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 1,013 people out of the 40,262 living in Pike County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The unemployment rate in Pike County has decreased compared to the 7.1% registered in 2020.

The percentage of people unemployed in Pike County was less than the statewide unemployment rate of 6.8%.

Everyone who had a job at the time belonged to the civilian labor force.

Employment Status in Pike County During 2021

Employment statusNumber of peoplePercentage of population
Unemployed1,0136.5%
Employed14,60593.5%
Employed in civilian labor force14,60593.5%
Employed in armed forces00%

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